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Freelance Web Design Studio

Design, build and invoice client websites from one desk, with the tools clients can review and comment on.

Software a month
≈A$85
Tools
4
Gear
2

All prices are in Australian dollars. Software billed in US dollars is converted at US$1 = A$1.43 (0.701 US dollars per A$1, 23 Oct 2026), so what you pay moves with the exchange rate. Each stack total is the cheapest paid plan needed, billed monthly, before GST and card fees. Converted prices are estimates and may not be 100% accurate. Prices checked 23 Oct 2026.

How this stack works

Who it is for. A freelancer who designs and launches small business websites and wants one clear process for every client.

How the pieces fit

  1. 1Design the pages in Figma and share a comment link with the client.
  2. 2Build and publish the approved design in Framer.
  3. 3Send the proposal, contract and invoices from Bonsai.
  4. 4Run client email and meetings on Google Workspace.

What to buy first

Figma and Framer on free plans while you land the first client, then Bonsai.

Cheaper swaps

Webflow can replace Framer if clients need a heavier CMS. Use a spreadsheet invoice until work is steady.

Australian notes

A .com.au domain needs an Australian presence such as an ABN, and Cloudflare Registrar does not sell .au domains. Pick accounting software that produces BAS-ready reports so your quarterly lodgement is a review, not a rebuild. You must register for GST once turnover reaches A$75,000 a year. Overseas software invoices often include Australian GST, so keep them for your BAS.

Software, in order

  1. Step 1

    Figma

    Interface design in the browser.

    Design tool for layouts and prototypes that clients can comment on. The Starter plan is free; the Professional full seat is A$23 a month (billing period not confirmed).

    • Free Starter plan
    • Clients can comment directly on designs
    A$23/mofreemium
    See pricing
  2. Step 2

    Framer

    Design and publish websites without code.

    Builds and hosts marketing sites from a visual editor. A free plan exists, and the Basic site plan is A$14 a month.

    • Free plan to build and preview
    • Publishes straight from the design tool
    A$14/mofreemium
    See pricing
  3. Step 3

    Bonsai

    All-in-one business management for freelancers and small agencies.

    Comprehensive operational portal replacing separate invoicing, contract signature, and client management tools.

    • Integrated contracts, proposals, and invoicing
    • Automated client payment reminders
    A$36/mopaid
    See pricing
  4. Step 4

    Google Workspace

    Business email, calendar and documents on your own domain.

    Gives you a business email address on your own domain with calendar, Meet and shared storage. Business Starter is about A$10 a user a month on a yearly commitment and A$12 on a flexible plan.

    • Professional email on your own domain
    • Calendar, Meet and Drive included
    A$12/user/mopaid
    See pricing

Gear to buy

  • Samsung 32" ViewFinity S8 4K Monitor

    A 4K monitor with room for a design file and a reference window side by side.

  • Logitech MX Master 4 Mouse (Graphite)

    A comfortable, programmable mouse for long editing and admin sessions.

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Price note: Prices are subject to change and may be out of date. Some prices are converted from other currencies, such as US dollars, to Australian dollars, so they may not be 100% accurate. Always confirm the final price with the seller before you buy.

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