TL;DR
Proposal pricing tables let clients select, deselect, and configure line items directly inside a proposal before signing, so the scope and total are agreed on without a single revision email.
Plutio builds interactive pricing tables into its proposal editor with three layout options (table, cards, and columns), toggleable items, adjustable quantities, and a live-updating total that flows into the invoice when the client signs. Freelancers using interactive pricing tables in proposals close deals 2 to 3 days faster on average because the client self-serves scope decisions instead of waiting for a revised PDF.
Pricing tables are available on all Plutio plans, starting at $19/month on the Core plan. Add an Items block to any proposal, configure interactivity settings, and send. Clients interact with the table from the Plutio client portal without needing a Plutio account.
What proposal pricing tables are
A proposal pricing table is an interactive block inside a Plutio proposal where each line item has a title, description, amount, quantity, tax, and discount, and the client can select or deselect items before signing.
When a freelancer adds an Items block to a proposal in Plutio, each row becomes a configurable line item. The freelancer sets the item's price, quantity, and whether the client can toggle it on or off. The block-level settings control the layout (table view or card view), whether clients can select multiple items or just one, and whether at least one selection is required before the proposal can be signed. The fee summary block at the bottom recalculates the subtotal, tax, and discount in real time as the client makes selections.
Table view vs card view
Table view displays items in a traditional row-and-column format with amount, quantity, tax, discount, and total columns visible. Card view shows each item as a visual card with an image, title, description, and price, which suits service packages or add-ons where the visual presentation matters more than line-by-line detail. Both views support item toggling and quantity adjustment. The freelancer picks the view in the Items block settings before sending the proposal.
Single-select vs multi-select pricing
Multi-select lets the client check or uncheck any combination of items, so a web design proposal might include a core website build (always on) plus optional SEO setup, content migration, and training sessions the client can add individually. Single-select restricts the client to choosing one item from the list, which works for tiered packages: Basic, Standard, or Premium, where only one option applies. The freelancer configures this in the Items block settings under the Interactivity section. The real advantage of single-select pricing tables: the client sees every tier side by side and picks the one that fits, so the upsell happens inside the proposal instead of over a phone call.
"We switched from sending three separate proposals for each tier to one proposal with a single-select pricing table. Clients pick their package, sign, and the invoice generates with the right amount. Cut our proposal turnaround from 5 days to same-day." - Jordan K., Freelance Web Developer
Why interactive pricing tables matter for proposals
Static proposals create revision loops. A client who wants to drop one line item or add a service has to request a change, wait for the freelancer to rebuild and resend the document, and then re-review the entire proposal before signing.
On a $4,000 project with two optional add-ons, that loop burns 1 to 3 days per revision. Multiply that across 10 proposals a month and 10 to 30 billable hours just... disappear into proposal revisions that could have been self-served by the client in 2 minutes.
Better Proposals includes pricing tables, but the proposal sits in a standalone tool with no native invoicing, no project management, and no client portal. The client signs the proposal in Better Proposals, and the freelancer manually copies the selected items into a separate invoicing tool. Qwilr offers interactive pricing blocks with a visual page builder, but Qwilr is also a standalone document tool with no built-in contracts, time tracking, or project management, so freelancers still stitch together 3 to 4 other platforms around it. Every manual handoff between proposal acceptance and invoice creation is a place where line items get missed, amounts get rounded wrong, or optional add-ons fall through the cracks.
Plutio eliminates that gap entirely. When a client selects items in a Plutio pricing table and signs the proposal, the selected items and amounts carry into the attached invoice automatically. The proposal, the contract, the invoice, and the project all live in one workspace, so the agreed scope becomes the billed scope without any re-entry.
How proposal pricing tables work in Plutio
Add an Items block to any Plutio proposal, configure each line item's price and interactivity settings, and send. Clients select what they want, sign, and the total flows into the invoice.
Before starting, create a new proposal or open an existing one from the Proposals section in Plutio. Proposals support multiple block types including content blocks, Items blocks, signature blocks, and fee summary blocks.
Step by step
- Step 1: Open a proposal in Plutio and click the add block button. Select "Items" as the block type. Plutio adds an Items block to the proposal with one blank line item.
- Step 2: Add line items with a title, description, amount, and quantity. Each item can include an image, tax rate, and discount. Drag items to reorder them.
- Step 3: Open the Items block settings. Choose table view or card view. Under Interactivity, toggle "Allow editing" on so clients can select or deselect items. Set multi-select or single-select mode, and choose whether selection is optional or required.
- Step 4: For individual items, open item settings to enable adjustable quantity with a minimum and maximum range. A client can change the quantity of hours, sessions, or units within the limits set.
- Step 5: Add a Fee Summary block below the Items block. The summary shows the subtotal, tax, discount, and total, and recalculates live as the client toggles items on or off.
- Step 6: Send the proposal. The client opens the proposal in the Plutio client portal, selects or deselects items, reviews the updated total, and signs. Selected items feed into the attached invoice automatically.
Practical tip: set core services as active by default and add-ons as inactive, so the client sees the base price upfront and can opt into extras without needing to uncheck anything first.
Clients used to email back asking to swap line items, and I would rebuild the proposal twice. Now they toggle what they want, sign, and the invoice is ready. Most proposals close the same day.
Who needs proposal pricing tables
Freelancers and agencies sending proposals with optional services, tiered packages, or variable quantities get the most value from interactive pricing tables.
A web designer quoting a $6,000 project with optional SEO ($800), content writing ($1,200), and monthly maintenance ($300/month) can list all four items in one pricing table. The client checks what they want, sees the total update from $6,000 to $8,000 or $8,500 depending on selections, and signs. No follow-up email, no second proposal, no ambiguity about what's included.
Agencies running multi-service engagements use single-select pricing tables to present Bronze, Silver, and Gold packages side by side. The client picks one tier, signs, and the invoice reflects the exact package selected. Agencies billing $10,000+ projects with 3 to 5 optional line items cut an average of 2 revision rounds per proposal by letting clients configure scope directly.
Freelancers exploring HoneyBook alternatives often ask whether Plutio supports interactive pricing in proposals. Plutio's Items block handles multi-select, single-select, quantity adjustment, and required-selection enforcement natively. Qwilr offers interactive pricing tables, but Qwilr is a standalone document tool with no built-in project management, time tracking, or contracts, so freelancers still need 3 to 4 other tools alongside it. Plutio keeps the proposal, contract, invoice, project, and client portal in one workspace.
Bottom line: any freelancer or agency sending proposals with more than one line item should use interactive pricing tables to let clients self-serve scope decisions and sign faster.
