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Honeybook Vs 17hats 2019

Honeybook vs 17hats 2019 comparisons sent a lot of freelancers down a long research rabbit hole when most of them needed one thing: a solid client contract, and ContractMaker generates one in 90 seconds with no subscription required.

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Based on the Common Paper Professional Services Agreement, used under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0). Source: https://commonpaper.com/standards/professional-services-agreement/

ContractMaker is a document tool, not legal advice. Review every document, and consult a qualified lawyer for important or high-value agreements. See our Terms.

For Freelancers Who Want the Contract Without the Platform

HoneyBook and 17hats both bundle contract generation inside broader CRM and workflow systems. If you are not ready to pay a monthly platform fee, or you only need the document and not the pipeline, ContractMaker skips everything else. No account, no workflow setup, no CRM configuration. Just enter your scope and terms and download.

The service agreement ContractMaker generates covers parties, deliverables, fee, payment schedule, IP assignment on full payment, confidentiality, and a signature block. It is the same substance you would get inside either platform, in a clean PDF you can email directly or have signed on the spot.

What Your Service Agreement Covers

The generator captures every standard clause a freelance client contract needs.

  • Your full name or business name and your client's name with addresses
  • Effective date and description of services or deliverables
  • Fee, invoicing schedule, and deposit if required
  • IP assignment: ownership transfers to the client on full payment
  • Confidentiality clause for sensitive project details or client data
  • Liability cap and warranty language
  • Signature block for both parties

See your document before you send it

Fill the fields on the left and the full agreement builds on the right in real time. Read every clause, change any answer, and download a clean PDF when it looks right.

Customize any clause without legal training

A vetted base template handles the structure, so you are never starting from a blank page.

Change the scope, the payment schedule, or the terms by editing plain fields, not legalese.

The tool fills deterministic blanks and never invents clauses, so the document stays sound.

  • Plain-language fields instead of legal jargon
  • Deposit, milestone, or net-30 payment terms
  • Add scope, deliverables, and revision limits
  • Set who owns the work once it is paid for

One tool for every client document you send

ContractMaker covers the documents independent professionals send most:

  • Service agreements and freelance contracts
  • Project proposals and statements of work
  • Retainer agreements for ongoing work
  • Mutual NDAs and confidentiality terms
  • Change orders and deposit terms
  • Model, talent, and property releases

A document tool, not a law firm

Good client paperwork should not need a lawyer on call or an hour of your day.

ContractMaker gives you a clean, vetted document in about 90 seconds, built for the work you actually do.

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Nothing you create gets lost, since each document is saved to your account.

Reopen a past agreement, duplicate it for a new client, and change only what is different.

Your business details and favorite clauses are remembered for next time.

  • A library of every contract and proposal you make *
  • Duplicate and reuse in seconds for the next client *
  • Saved business profile and reusable clause libraries *
  • Branded documents with your name and logo

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Take the document from draft to signed without leaving ContractMaker:

  • Download a clean PDF or copy the text
  • Collect a legally binding e-signature online *
  • Track when a client opens and signs *
  • Keep every signed copy in one client portal *

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Your next contract is one form away

Stop rewriting the same agreement for every client. Fill a few fields, download a polished document, and send it today. Free to start, no signup required.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a service agreement from ContractMaker legally binding?

Once both parties sign, a written service agreement is generally enforceable. ContractMaker fills the standard fields, formats the document clearly, and produces a PDF ready for signature. It is a document tool, not legal advice. For high-value or complex projects, have a lawyer review it before you send.

Do I need a platform subscription like HoneyBook or 17hats to send a professional contract?

No. ContractMaker outputs a PDF you can email or print for in-person signing. The platform tools add value if you want built-in e-signature, automated reminders, and a CRM in one place, but for the contract document itself, the file is what matters. You can have it in 90 seconds without committing to a monthly fee.

Is the document ready to send?

Yes. You get a clean, formatted document you can download, print, and send right away. No watermark, no signup.

Do I need a lawyer?

ContractMaker is a document tool, not legal advice. The base templates are vetted and openly licensed, but for high-stakes or unusual situations you should have a lawyer review your final document.

Is it really free?

Yes. Every document is free to generate and download, with no watermark and no signup. Fill the fields, download the file, and send it.

Can I edit the wording?

You control every field, so the scope, payment terms, and clauses always match how you work.