Know if a client is worth your time before you send a proposal
Paste a client message, email, budget, website, or LinkedIn. LeadGuard scores payment risk, ghosting risk, scope creep, and trust signals — then tells you whether to proceed, clarify, or walk away.
3 free analyses · No credit card · Takes 30 seconds
Client message
“Hi, I need a landing page ASAP. Budget is flexible — we can pay in tokens after launch. This is a huge opportunity for your portfolio!”
Do not write a full proposal yet. Ask qualification questions first.
- •Deferred token payment — no real cash offer
- •Undefined scope with ASAP urgency
- •"Portfolio" used instead of payment
None detected.
The problem
Heard any of these recently?
Freelancers lose 200+ hours a year writing proposals for leads who were never going to pay.
"This will be great for your portfolio"
No real payment"We can pay after launch"
Deferred payment risk"Budget is flexible"
No committed budget"Just a quick job, won't take long"
Scope creep setup"ASAP! Budget TBD"
Unqualified lead"We're the next Airbnb, equity available"
High ghosting riskHow it works
Paste. Score. Decide.
Takes 30 seconds. Saves hours of wasted proposals.
Paste what you have
Client message, email, website URL, LinkedIn, budget — fill what you have. Everything is optional.
Even a single-line message is enough to detect patterns.
AI scores 12+ signals
Payment probability, ghosting risk, scope creep risk, buyer intent, and a final Proposal Worth Score.
Powered by GPT-4o-mini with a custom prompt tuned for lead qualification.
Get a clear verdict
Send Proposal, Ask Questions, or Walk Away — plus a copy-ready reply and next step.
Takes under 30 seconds. Saves hours of wasted proposals.
Lead patterns
Common lead patterns LeadGuard catches
Recognized from real freelance client interactions.
"Pays after launch"
No upfront commitment. High ghosting risk after proposal delivery.
"Portfolio exposure"
Work offered in exchange for exposure, not money. Classic time waster.
"Equity instead of cash"
May be genuine but requires strong qualification before any proposal.
"Vague ASAP request"
Urgency without scope definition leads to endless revision cycles.
"Real company, clear $8k–$12k budget"
Specific budget, decision-maker contact, named company. Send the proposal.
"Head of Product, Q3 deadline, 3 vendors shortlisted"
Decision process underway. Respond fast and send a strong proposal.
Real examples
See it in action
Three common lead patterns — analyzed instantly. Here's what LeadGuard returns.
Token payment + portfolio bait
Client message
“We are launching a revolutionary DeFi protocol and need a landing page ASAP. Budget is flexible — we pay in tokens after launch. This will be huge for your portfolio!”
Qualification scores
No real payment offer, no scope, deferred token compensation. High ghosting risk after any proposal.
- •Deferred token payment — no cash offer
- •ASAP urgency with undefined scope
- •"Portfolio" used as leverage instead of payment
- •No company identity or verifiable presence
Equity-only startup founder
Client message
“Hey! I have a startup idea that's going to be the next Airbnb. Need a full MVP built fast. Budget is a bit tight right now but I can offer equity. Very exciting opportunity!”
Qualification scores
Genuine excitement but no cash budget. Equity-instead-of-cash and vague scope are strong scope creep signals.
- •Equity instead of cash payment
- •Vague scope — no clear deliverables
- •"Next Airbnb" overpromising language
- •Seems genuinely committed to the idea
- •No outright payment evasion signals
Verified B2B decision-maker
Client message
“Hi, I'm Head of Digital at Northbridge Retail (northbridgeretail.com). We need a Shopify redesign delivered by end of Q2. Budget range: $8,000–$12,000. Can we schedule a discovery call this week?”
Qualification scores
Strong buyer intent across all signals: named company, real website, specific budget, clear deadline, direct decision-maker.
- •Company email + verifiable website
- •Specific budget range stated upfront
- •Clear Q2 deadline
- •Decision-maker is the contact
Simple pricing
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FAQ
Common questions
Is this a scam detector?
Not only. LeadGuard is a lead qualification assistant. It helps you decide whether a client is worth writing a proposal for — analyzing payment risk, ghosting risk, scope creep, and buyer intent signals.
Can it guarantee a client will pay?
No. It detects risk patterns and buyer intent signals from the information you provide. Final judgment is always yours — LeadGuard gives you a structured second opinion.
What should I paste?
Client message, email, budget, website URL, LinkedIn profile, project brief, or anything you have. Even a single-line message is enough to start.
What is the Proposal Worth Score?
A 0–100 score that summarizes whether this lead is worth writing a proposal for. It weights payment probability, ghosting risk, and buyer seriousness. Below 40 means ask qualification questions first.
Does it scrape websites or LinkedIn?
No. LeadGuard analyzes only the text you provide. It does not make any external requests to websites, LinkedIn, or email providers.
What is the free plan?
3 full analyses, no credit card required. You get everything — Proposal Worth Score, all risk scores, risk signals, trust signals, and a copy-ready reply.