Comparison
Clinch vs Better Proposals for freelancers
Better Proposals is known for good-looking, trackable proposals with built-in payments. It's a strong sales tool when presentation wins the deal. If the deal is already agreed and you need a sound contract signed with the deposit paid, here's the comparison.
Start free — no card required →| Feature | Clinch | Better Proposals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for 3 contracts/mo, then 15/mo or $120/yr unlimited | Starter $19/mo ($13 yearly, 1 user, 10 documents/mo); Premium $29/mo; 14-day trial, no free plan |
| Drafts the contract for you | Yes — describe the deal in plain language, AI drafts the contract | Proposal templates you customise |
| Client signs without an account | Yes, from their phone, in about 30 seconds | Yes, clients need no account |
| Collects your deposit at signing | Yes — Stripe Connect or your own payment link, paid directly to you | Yes, via Stripe, GoCardless or PayPal |
| Designed proposals and open tracking | Not offered — focused on the contract | Yes — its core strength |
When Better Proposals is the better call
If you win work with polished proposals and want to know when a client opened one, Better Proposals is built for that. Clinch fits when the deal is agreed and you need a sound contract signed on a phone with the deposit paid, including a free tier for a few deals a month.
FAQ
Do I need both?
Some freelancers pitch with a proposal tool and close with a contract. If your proposals are short emails, Clinch alone covers the closing step.
Are there document limits?
Free includes 3 contracts a month; Pro (15/mo) is unlimited.
Are the contracts legally binding?
Signatures are Simple Electronic Signatures (SES) with an audit trail and a hashed certificate, valid for standard commercial contracts under ESIGN (US) and eIDAS (EU). See /legality for the limits.
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