Comparison
Clinch vs Plutio for freelancers
Plutio packs projects, time tracking, proposals, contracts, invoices, a branded client portal and scheduling into one workspace. It's broad and flexible, which also means there's a lot to learn. If you only need contracts that close, here's the honest comparison.
Start free — no card required →| Feature | Clinch | Plutio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for 3 contracts/mo, then 15/mo or $120/yr unlimited | Core $19/mo (about $15/mo yearly, 9 active clients), Pro $49/mo; 7-day trial, then read-only |
| Drafts the contract for you | Yes — describe the deal in plain language, AI drafts it from a vetted template | You write or adapt your own contracts |
| Client signs without an account | Yes, from their phone, in about 30 seconds | Signs through a link; the client portal uses its own login |
| Collects your deposit at signing | Yes — Stripe Connect or your own payment link, paid directly to you | Invoicing via Stripe, PayPal or Square as a separate step |
| Projects, time tracking, client portal | Not offered — keep the tools you already use | Included |
When Plutio is the better call
If you want one workspace for projects, time, clients and billing, and are happy to invest in setting it up, Plutio covers far more than Clinch. Clinch fits when you want contracts done in minutes, with no client cap and a free tier.
FAQ
Does Clinch limit how many clients I have?
No. The free plan limits contracts to 3 a month, and Pro (15/mo) is unlimited, with no client count.
What happens if I stop paying?
You drop to the free plan and keep access to every signed contract and its audit certificate.
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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