Short answer: yes. Here's exactly why, plus the other things most people want to know before signing up for software like this — no vague reassurances, just what's actually true.
Yes. TaKo Studio is built and run by Hillnut Solutions, established in 2014 and based in Hyderabad, India. It's not an anonymous app — there's a real, reachable business behind it. See the full story on our About page, or reach us directly at hello@takostudio.in.
Yes. Every page and request is encrypted over HTTPS — the same standard used by banking and payment sites. Your studio's data is private to your own account and reachable only after logging in with your password; there's no public directory and no visibility between studios.
Your proposals, clients, invoices, and galleries are stored securely and kept isolated to your own studio account — no other studio can see or reach your data. For the full technical breakdown — encryption, data isolation, who can access what — see our dedicated Security & Privacy page.
Yes. Your own subscription payments are processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways — Razorpay, and sometimes PhonePe — TaKo Studio never sees or stores your card or bank details. As for your clients' payments to you: TaKo Studio doesn't process those at all. You collect payment from your clients however you normally do and simply log the amount — no client card or bank data ever passes through TaKo Studio.
Yes. Nothing is publicly visible or searchable, and there's no sharing of your data with other studios or third parties — see our Privacy Policy for exactly what's collected and how it's used. You're also not forced to collect more than you need: a client's email and phone number are completely optional, whether you're adding the client directly or just while creating a proposal or invoice — a name is all that's required. The same goes for freelancers you add — their phone number is optional too.
Nothing is deleted. Subscriptions don't auto-renew or auto-charge — if a paid period ends, your account simply moves to read-only access until you renew or switch plans. Everything you've built stays exactly as you left it.
Raise a support ticket right from your dashboard — included on every plan, reviewed by our team directly, with replies in the same thread. See Getting support. Our Refund & Cancellation Policy also covers what happens if you're not satisfied after a recent payment.
Is there a free trial?
There's no free trial right now — every plan is a paid plan from the start. See Pricing to compare what's included before you sign up.
Is there a setup fee, or any hidden charges?
No. You only ever pay for the plan you choose — there's no separate setup or onboarding fee, and nothing is charged automatically without you actively choosing to renew.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Plans are billed for a fixed period with no auto-renewal — there's nothing to "cancel" to avoid being charged again. When a period ends, you simply choose whether to renew.
Does it work on my phone, or is there an app?
Yes. The dashboard is fully usable from any mobile browser, and a dedicated Android app is also available for a proper one-tap experience — see Features for details.
Can my whole team log in, or is it one account?
Each studio has one login account, and that same login can be shared with others on your team — so more than one person can jump in and manage proposals, clients, and invoices together.
Will I get help getting started?
Yes — support is available on every plan from day one. Raise a ticket from your dashboard and our team will help you get set up, not just respond to problems after the fact.
What currency is pricing in, and what payment methods work?
Pricing is in Indian Rupees (₹). Payments are processed through Razorpay, and sometimes PhonePe — cards, UPI, netbanking, and wallets are all supported. See Pricing for the full plan comparison.
