Comparison
Clinch vs RightSignature for freelancers
RightSignature is an e-signature tool now bundled with ShareFile. Here's an honest, feature-by-feature comparison with Clinch for the freelance contract job: describe the deal, get it signed from the client's phone, collect the deposit.
Start free — no card required →| Feature | Clinch | RightSignature |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for 3 contracts/mo, then one flat Pro plan, unlimited (current price on /pricing) | ~$16–26/user/mo with a multi-user minimum (sold with ShareFile); no free plan |
| Drafts the contract for you | Yes — describe the deal in plain language, AI drafts it from a vetted template | Templates for documents you bring; no drafting |
| Client signs without an account | Yes, from their phone, in about 30 seconds | No |
| Collects your deposit at signing | Yes — Stripe Connect or your own payment link, paid directly to you | Not a listed feature |
When RightSignature is the better call
If you need secure file sharing and client data rooms alongside signatures, the ShareFile bundle covers that. Clinch fits when you want the freelance contract written for you, signed without an account and the deposit collected in the same step.
FAQ
Is Clinch cheaper than RightSignature?
RightSignature: ~$16–26/user/mo with a multi-user minimum (sold with ShareFile); no free plan. Clinch: free for 3 contracts a month, then one flat Pro plan, unlimited (current price on /pricing). Prices checked September 2026; confirm on each pricing page.
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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