Compare the workflow, not just the headline price
| Option | What to evaluate |
|---|---|
| smpl.proposals | AI draft, review/edit, client link and e-signature on Free; exports and branding on Pro. |
| Bonsai | An integrated client/project workflow; compare included proposals, invoicing and scheduling in the relevant plan. |
| Proposify | Proposal-team controls; check content libraries, approval workflows and integrations by plan. |
| PandaDoc | Document workflows; check signing, templates, CRM connections and approvals by plan. |
Pricing and plan boundaries
Providers use different currencies, billing periods and seat or usage models. Compare the total for your actual users and required features using the official links below. A trial is different from an ongoing free tier.
When smpl.proposals fits
Use it when you want to draft, review and share a proposal without setting up a sales pipeline. Consider a dedicated team platform when approval governance, CRM automation or complex document operations are required.
Try a realistic example
The photography template shows scope, deliverables, editing rounds, usage and payment fields. Review a representative proposal in each tool before deciding; do not choose from a feature checklist alone.
Free and Pro
smpl.proposals: Free — Unlimited ongoing proposals, shareable client pages, e-signatures and owner-confirmed direct bank deposits. A 10-generation rolling 24-hour abuse limit applies to all plans. Pro — $14.15 CAD/month or $141.50 CAD/year. Collect a deposit when your client accepts, through Stripe. Automatically follow up on viewed, unsigned proposals. Set an expiry date and extend it when needed. Your branding, detailed open times, feedback regeneration and PDF/DOCX exports. Each product has its own optional Pro plan.