Comparison
Clinch vs SignWell for freelancers
SignWell is one of the simplest, fairest-priced e-signature tools around, with a real free plan and no per-document fees. It signs whatever document you bring. Clinch starts one step earlier and ends one step later: it drafts the contract from your description and collects the deposit when the client signs.
Start free — no card required →| Feature | Clinch | SignWell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for 3 contracts/mo, then 15/mo or $120/yr unlimited | Free (3 documents/mo); Light $10/mo ($8 yearly); Business $30/mo |
| Drafts the contract for you | Yes — describe the deal in plain language, AI drafts it from a vetted template | No — you upload your own document |
| Client signs without an account | Yes, from their phone, in about 30 seconds | Yes, signers need no account |
| Collects your deposit at signing | Yes — Stripe Connect or your own payment link, paid directly to you | Not advertised on its pricing page |
| Signs any document type | Focused on freelance and agency contracts | Yes — any PDF or Word file |
When SignWell is the better call
If you already have a contract you trust and only need signatures, on any kind of document, SignWell is excellent and inexpensive. Clinch fits when you don't have a solid contract yet, or want the deposit paid in the same step as the signature.
FAQ
Which free plan is better?
Both include 3 documents a month. SignWell's free plan signs documents you bring; Clinch's also drafts the contract and can collect a deposit.
Can I upload my own contract to Clinch?
Clinch is built around drafting from your description, and you can edit every clause before sending. If you only need to sign an existing PDF, a pure e-signature tool is the simpler fit.
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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