Why this tool
Covers the full document lifecycle from proposal through contract to e-signature. Free e-sign plan means you can start with zero cost.
Editorial summary
Decision guidance
Verified Feb 2026. Free eSign plan available. Essentials $19/user/mo (annual). Business $49/user/mo.
When not to use
If you only need pretty proposals (not contracts or compliance), Qwilr or Better Proposals are faster to set up.
- Strongest area: Trust & support
- Watch area: Setup speed
Confidence
How sure are we?
High — 85/100
- Strong fit for the stated use case.
- Recently reviewed data increases confidence.
- Strong evidence across score areas and recent checks.
Workflow fit
Workflow placement
Capture
Capture work for Proposal & SOW.
Deliver
Get first value in 30 min setup.
Connect
Connect with 4 integrations.
Integrations
Compatibility snapshot
CRM & Sales
HubSpotClient ManagementAll-in-one CRM with email sequences, meeting scheduling, and pipeline automation.
HubSpotClient ManagementAll-in-one CRM with email sequences, meeting scheduling, and pipeline automation.Communication
SlackTeam CommunicationReal-time messaging for client channels, updates, and workflow notifications.
Automation
ZapierWorkflow AutomationNo-code automation connecting tools into seamless multi-step workflows.
ZapierWorkflow AutomationNo-code automation connecting tools into seamless multi-step workflows.Other
StripePaymentsPayment processing for invoicing clients, subscriptions, and revenue tracking.
StripePaymentsPayment processing for invoicing clients, subscriptions, and revenue tracking.Similar tools
Explore alternatives
Qwilr
78/100Interactive web-based proposals with built-in e-signatures, payment collection (QwilrPay), and buyer engagement analytics. No PDFs, no friction.
Bonsai
79/100All-in-one client ops for freelancers and small agencies. Contracts, proposals, invoicing, time tracking, expense tracking, and client CRM in one tool.
Loom
83/100Screen and camera recording for async video messages. Record a walkthrough, share a link, track who watched. Replace meetings that could have been a video.
Better Proposals
75/100Proposal → e-sign → payment in one flow. Fast setup, clean templates, built-in follow-up tracking, and proposal analytics.
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