LancerCollab

Enterprise-Grade Client Collaboration Platform for Freelancers & Agencies

LancerCollab is a comprehensive, multi-tenant SaaS platform designed to streamline client-facing project management. It enables freelancers, agencies, and creative teams to deliver exceptional client experiences through dedicated portals, real-time collaboration, and automated workflows — all without building custom infrastructure.

Screenshots

Landing & Authentication

Landing Page	Sign In	Sign Up

Freelancer / Agency Portal

Dashboard	Project View

Client Portal

Dashboard	Project View

Architecture & Technology Stack

• Backend: Laravel (PHP)
• Frontend: React 18
• Bridge: Inertia.js
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + Shadcn UI
• Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL

Core Features

• Multi-tenant Architecture: Isolated dashboards and access levels for Admins, Freelancers, and Clients.
• Client Management (CRM): Centralized directory, Magic Link onboarding, preference management.
• Project & Milestone Tracking: Deliverable breakdown, budget variance, visual project cards.
• Financial & Payment Module: Payment tracking, budget consumption alerts.
• Real-time Collaboration: Threaded messaging, secure file sharing, activity feeds.
• Security & Compliance: Audit logs, passwordless token expiry, and strict data isolation.

User Roles

1. Admin (/admin): Global platform oversight, user management, and system configuration.
2. Freelancer/Agency (/freelancer): Client and project management, milestone tracking, and financial reporting.
3. Client (/client): Project viewing, milestone approval, file access, and messaging.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Install dependencies:

   composer install
   npm install

3. Environment Setup:

   cp .env.example .env
   php artisan key:generate

4. Database & Migrations:

   php artisan migrate --seed

5. Run the application:

   php artisan serve
   npm run dev