Better Proposals vs Create My Proposal

Better Proposals is a web service for preparing and sending proposals and other documents, with built-in electronic signatures, payment collection, and client activity tracking. Its analytics can show whether a document was received, opened, read, forwarded, downloaded, or signed, as well as time spent on individual sections. Users can take payments through documents and proposals, with integrations including Stripe, GoCardless, and PayPal. Advanced CRM integrations are available for HubSpot and Salesforce. The service supports custom branding and offers more than 260 free document templates. Teams can assign roles, manage access and permissions, track progress, and control who can send documents. Signatures are stated to comply with EU and US electronic signature legislation. Proposals are designed for phones and computers, and the service is accessible wherever there is an internet connection. Starter costs $13 per user per month when billed annually and allows one seat and 10 documents each month. There is no free plan; a 14-day trial requires no credit card or cancellation.

Create My Proposal is a web app for service businesses preparing branded proposals, pricing tables, schedules, scope documents, and client approval links. Users can begin with a reusable template or start from scratch, then share a branded link by email or WhatsApp. Clients can review and approve proposals through a public link without an account, and built-in e-signatures collect approval. Activity tracking shows views, comments, and approvals with timestamps. Pricing tables support quantities, discounts, tax, deposits, and recurring or one-time charges; visual schedules can show milestones and payment triggers. Templates include architecture, consulting, retainer, and tourism proposal types. AI assistance can generate executive summaries, scope, and follow-up emails. Each proposal can use its own currency and be in English, Spanish, or both. The free plan costs nothing and allows 3 proposals per month. Pro is listed at $29 a month for unlimited proposals; Business is listed at $79 a month and includes team members, advanced analytics, saved terms, premium templates, and priority support. The pricing page says Pro and Business are coming soon, with billing details still being finalized.