Is ScopeLine free forever for 3 active projects?

Yes. The free plan covers 3 active projects with no card. You can log extras, send client approval links and copy reply lines. Pro ($12/mo when checkout is live) removes the project cap. Pricing does not publish a monthly change-order cap on the free plan.

Does my client need an account to approve a change order?

No. Clients approve or decline through a secure link with no login — same idea as EasyScope’s client approval links.

How is ScopeLine different from a Word change-order template?

A Word file is a one-off document. ScopeLine also tracks the original deal, logs each extra request against it and turns extras into change orders the client can approve. For a one-off document you can still use the free no-login /change-order-template or /change-request-form.

Does ScopeLine have AI scope detection like EasyScope?

No. ScopeLine does not claim AI detection. The free /scope-check tool is rule-based: paste the agreed scope and the new request to see in-scope, out-of-scope or unclear, with a copy-ready reply. It runs in the browser with no login.

What about MonoDesk as a scope-creep tool?

MonoDesk is a full creative workspace with AI features, not a dedicated change-order tracker. If you mainly need to price extras and get client approval on a link, a focused tool like ScopeLine or EasyScope is a closer fit. Check their site for current MonoDesk plans.

When should I pick EasyScope instead?

Choose EasyScope when you want AI paste-detect plus invoicing in one paid stack, EU Factur-X prep, signatures, or unlimited projects on Starter at $9/mo. Those are EasyScope strengths; ScopeLine’s wedge is the free tier without a published 3 CO/month cap plus no-login public tools.

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Comparison

An EasyScope alternative that stays free for the change-order habit

EasyScope free (Checked November 2026, easyscope.io): 3 active projects, 3 change orders/month, 5 AI scope detections/month; client approval links with no client account.

ScopeLine free: 3 active projects; log extras and send approval links with no published monthly change-order cap on the free plan; plus public no-login tools like /scope-check. No card.

What both tools are trying to solve

The "one small thing" ask that never gets priced. A client pings mid-project; you say yes to keep the relationship, and your effective rate quietly drops. Both EasyScope and ScopeLine help you name the gap, put a price on it and get written approval before you start. For the habit itself, see how to charge for extra work and the free change order template.

Scope creep / change-order tools compared

Checked November 2026. We list only what we confirmed on each product's own public pricing or pages; anything else says "Check their site", because plans change.

App	Free projects	Free change orders / month	AI detection limit	Client account to approve?	No-login public tools	Starting paid price
ScopeLine	3 active projects	No published monthly change-order cap on the free plan (3 active projects)	No AI detection (rule-based /scope-check)	No — client approves via link	Yes — /scope-check, /reply-scripts, templates, calculators	Free; Pro $12/mo (when checkout live)
EasyScope	3 active projects	3 change orders / month	5 AI scope detections / month	No — client approval links, no client account	Check their site	Starter $9/mo; Solo Pro ~$19/mo; Studio $39/mo (5 seats)
Crept	Check their site	Check their site	Gmail-native RED/YELLOW/GREEN verdicts — check their site for free limits	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site
Settled	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site
Boundix / ScopeFence	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site
MonoDesk	Check their site	Not a dedicated change-order tool (full creative workspace)	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site	Check their site

EasyScope source: easyscope.io (Checked November 2026). ScopeLine source: our pricing page. Crept / Settled / Boundix / ScopeFence / MonoDesk: entry tools in the category — check their site for current numbers. MonoDesk is a full creative workspace, not a dedicated change-order tool.

When EasyScope is a better fit

You want AI paste-detect plus an invoice workflow in one paid stack (Starter unlimited projects & change orders at $9/mo; Solo Pro ~$19/mo adds unlimited AI, Factur-X prep, signatures, Connect).
You need EU Factur-X preparation or built-in signatures.
You are happy to pay $9/mo for unlimited projects on Starter and do not need public no-login templates.

When ScopeLine is a better fit

You want the free tier to cover more than 3 change orders per month — ScopeLine does not publish a monthly CO cap on the free plan (3 active projects).
You want reply scripts, SOW, revision/holiday/kill-fee clauses and quote calculators without signing up.
Your client should approve via a link with no account (same pattern as EasyScope).
You prefer a focused change-order tracker over an all-in-one creative workspace like MonoDesk.

Try the free workflow before you pick a paid tool

Paste a client ask into /scope-check (rule-based, no login).
Copy a reply from /reply-scripts or the public GitHub mirror at eng2wed/out-of-scope-scripts.
Fill the /change-order-template or /change-request-form.
Track ongoing projects in the ScopeLine free tracker (3 active projects, no card).

FAQ

Is ScopeLine free forever for 3 active projects?: Yes. The free plan covers 3 active projects with no card. You can log extras, send client approval links and copy reply lines. Pro ($12/mo when checkout is live) removes the project cap. Pricing does not publish a monthly change-order cap on the free plan.
Does my client need an account to approve a change order?: No. Clients approve or decline through a secure link with no login — same idea as EasyScope’s client approval links.
How is ScopeLine different from a Word change-order template?: A Word file is a one-off document. ScopeLine also tracks the original deal, logs each extra request against it and turns extras into change orders the client can approve. For a one-off document you can still use the free no-login /change-order-template or /change-request-form.
Does ScopeLine have AI scope detection like EasyScope?: No. ScopeLine does not claim AI detection. The free /scope-check tool is rule-based: paste the agreed scope and the new request to see in-scope, out-of-scope or unclear, with a copy-ready reply. It runs in the browser with no login.
What about MonoDesk as a scope-creep tool?: MonoDesk is a full creative workspace with AI features, not a dedicated change-order tracker. If you mainly need to price extras and get client approval on a link, a focused tool like ScopeLine or EasyScope is a closer fit. Check their site for current MonoDesk plans.
When should I pick EasyScope instead?: Choose EasyScope when you want AI paste-detect plus invoicing in one paid stack, EU Factur-X prep, signatures, or unlimited projects on Starter at $9/mo. Those are EasyScope strengths; ScopeLine’s wedge is the free tier without a published 3 CO/month cap plus no-login public tools.