PencilCase offers generous free tiers for both freelancers and studios. You only upgrade when you outgrow the limits.
💸 Plan overview
👩🎨 Freelancer plans
Freelancers start on the free tier with:
- Up to 5 studio connections
- Access to the full scheduling calendar
- Ability to receive and respond to pencils, challenges and confirms
When you reach 5 active studio connections, you will see a prompt to upgrade.
Freelancer Basic – £12 per month
Upgrading unlocks:
- Unlimited studio connections
- Full visibility across your expanded network
- No limits on who you can work with
- Faster job matching and greater calendar exposure
🏢 Studio plans
Studios start on the free tier with:
- 2 freelancer groups
- Access to the full Studio Booking Dashboard
- Ability to place pencils, challenges and confirms
- Ability to organise freelancers into your first two groups
When your team needs additional organisation, you can upgrade.
Studio Basic – £29 per month
Upgrading unlocks:
- Unlimited freelancer groups
- Create as many departments and lists as you need
- More powerful talent organisation
- Smoother project planning at any scale