The business tools around the code you ship
Send the proposal, sign the contract, have the client fund the job into milestone escrow, track billable hours, and invoice in Rand, so the admin side lives in one place with your work.
Business intelligence
Cash flow & per-client profit, live
One connected ecosystem
Every module, one login
Quick answer
KAZI gives freelance web and software developers the business tools around the code: proposals, contracts with e-signature, milestone escrow that funds the job up front, time tracking that rolls into invoices, and Paystack pay links in Rand. There is also an AI code builder with live preview inside the platform, so the client and billing side sits where you already work.
You solved the hard part; now chase the invoice
The scope lives in a doc, the contract in email, the hours in a notes file, and the payment on trust, you deliver a milestone and then wait, hoping the client pays. A big build shouldn't ride on whether an invoice gets opened after the work is already done.
Fund the milestone first, then bill the hours behind it
KAZI runs the commercial side end to end: an accepted proposal becomes a project, the contract e-signs in the browser, and the client funds the work into milestone escrow so the money is committed before you start. A drift-free timer tracks billable hours that roll straight into invoices, paid in Rand through Paystack. An AI code builder with live preview sits alongside for scaffolding and quick UI.
What you get
Built into KAZI, and connected to the rest of the work you run there.
Proposals that become projects
Send a scoped proposal the client accepts online, which converts into a project with a draft invoice, no re-keying.
Contracts with e-signature
The engagement contract is signed in the browser and kept on the record, so scope and terms are agreed before work starts.
Milestone escrow
The client funds the project into escrow up front and each milestone releases on approval, so a big build never rides on trust alone.
Billable time tracking
A drift-free, background-safe timer with an approval workflow captures hours that roll up straight into an invoice line.
Invoices paid in Rand
Every invoice carries a Paystack pay link, settled to you in ZAR, with VAT handled and reminders chasing overdue balances.
AI code builder with live preview
Scaffold and preview UI in-platform with a real code builder (WebContainer live preview and diff), so quick builds live next to the client work.
How it works
- 1
Scope and sign
Send a proposal the client accepts, then e-sign the contract; it becomes a project with milestones.
- 2
Fund the milestones
The client funds the work into escrow up front, and each milestone releases to you on approval.
- 3
Track hours and invoice
Billable time rolls into invoices paid in Rand through Paystack, with the whole engagement on one record.
Run this, and the rest of your business, from one place
Start free. Priced per business, not per seat.
Common questions
Is there a contract tool for developers with e-signature?
Yes. KAZI sends an engagement contract the client signs in the browser, kept on the project record, so scope and terms are agreed before code is written. Have your own contract terms reviewed for your jurisdiction.
How does milestone escrow protect me?
The client funds the project into escrow up front, so the money is committed before you start, and each milestone releases to you on approval. Escrow and payments run through Paystack; the PCI-DSS security certification belongs to Paystack as the processor.
Can I track billable hours and bill them?
Yes. A drift-free timer with an approval workflow captures billable time that rolls up into invoice lines, so hours you tracked become an invoice without re-typing.
Does KAZI have code tools?
Yes, an AI code builder with live preview (WebContainer-based, with diff) sits in the platform for scaffolding and quick UI. It complements your own dev environment; the point of KAZI is running the client, contract and billing side around your work, not replacing your IDE.
What does it cost?
There is a free plan, and paid plans start at $19/month priced per business, not per seat. The pricing page shows local-currency figures for South Africa.
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