Frequently Asked Questions

OutSME is a subscription-based SaaS platform for independent consultants, coaches, and subject-matter experts. You create a professional profile, define your services and pricing, set your availability, and share your unique booking link with clients. Clients book sessions, you conduct consultations via integrated video, and you get paid — all from one dashboard.

Marketplaces like Upwork or Fiverr take 15-30% of every transaction and own the client relationship. OutSME charges one predictable monthly subscription fee. Your clients book through your personalized page, and you own the relationship.

Sign up for a free 7-day trial — no credit card required. Set up your profile with your expertise, credentials, and photo. Define your services with pricing. Set your availability hours. Share your booking link and start accepting clients.

Every plan includes: professional profile page, service catalog, scheduling and availability management, integrated HD video sessions, automated invoicing, payment processing, client management, appointment tracking, and a performance dashboard.

Browse our expert directory at /experts. You can filter by industry, expertise, and level. Click on an expert's profile to view their services, availability, and reviews. Select a service, choose a time slot, and confirm your booking.

Creating a client account is free. You only pay for the sessions you book, at the price set by the expert. There are no hidden platform fees for clients. Payment is processed securely through Noqoody.

Once your booking is confirmed, you'll receive a session link. At the scheduled time, click the link to join the HD video session directly in your browser — no downloads needed. Sessions are private and secure.

Yes. We use industry-standard encryption for all data in transit and at rest. Authentication is handled through KYCPort, a secure identity verification system with OAuth2. All payment processing is handled by Noqoody, a certified payment gateway.

Absolutely. You can export your client data, session history, and financial records at any time from your dashboard. We believe in zero lock-in — your data is always yours.

OutSME supports experts across all industries — business strategy, legal, finance, marketing, HR, technology, healthcare, education, and more. If you have expertise to share, OutSME is built for you.

Every expert plan includes a 7-day free trial. No credit card required. You get full access to all features in your plan. At the end of the trial, you can choose to subscribe or your account will be downgraded.

Yes, absolutely. There are no long-term contracts. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your dashboard. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period.

Payments are processed through Noqoody, supporting major credit and debit cards. Pricing is in QAR (Qatari Riyal). For enterprise plans, we also support bank transfer — contact us for details.