FreeContracts vs Dropbox Sign (HelloSign)

Lawyer-grade templates plus e-signature — free, with no 3-doc-per-month cap.

Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) is a clean, simple e-signature product. FreeContracts goes one step further: it gives you the contract template AND the e-signature, all free, with no monthly send limit.

Best for FreeContracts

  • You want a template + signature in one place
  • You'd hit Dropbox Sign's free 3-docs/month cap quickly
  • You don't want to pay US$15+/mo just to send signatures
  • You're a freelancer, founder or operator

Best for Dropbox Sign

  • Heavy Dropbox ecosystem users
  • You only need signatures (not templates)
  • Need API-first signature embedding into your own product

Feature comparison

FeatureFreeContractsDropbox Sign
PriceFree foreverUS$15/mo (Essentials) – US$25+/user/mo (Standard)
Free tierUnlimited contracts3 documents/month
E-signatureYesYes
Lawyer-grade templates13 templatesBring your own document
PDF exportYesYes
Audit trailYesYes
No credit card to startYesNo
Email counterparty for signingYesYes
Built for SMB & freelancersYesNo
Document send limitUnlimited3/month free, then paid
Template library includedYesNo
Dropbox integrationNoYes
API for embedded signingNoYes

Pricing

FreeContracts: Free. Unlimited.

Dropbox Sign (HelloSign): Free tier: 3 docs/month. Essentials: US$15/mo. Standard: US$25/user/mo.

Verdict

Choose Dropbox Sign if you live inside Dropbox or need an embeddable signing API. Choose FreeContracts if you want unlimited free contracts with templates and e-signature included.

FAQ

Is Dropbox Sign the same as HelloSign?

Yes. HelloSign was rebranded to Dropbox Sign in 2022 after Dropbox acquired the company.

Why does FreeContracts not charge?

We chose to build the product we wished existed. The cost of e-signature infrastructure is small at our scale, and templates are a one-time investment.

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