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contract.diy vs HelloSign
HelloSign (now Dropbox Sign) is an e-signature tool — it handles the signing, not the drafting. contract.diy generates professionally drafted, jurisdiction-aware contracts in minutes. Create the contract first, then sign it with any tool you prefer.
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Why professionals switch to contract.diy
Creates the contract, not just signs it
HelloSign requires you to upload an existing document. contract.diy generates complete, professionally drafted contracts from your description — with jurisdiction-specific clauses, governing law, and signature blocks included.
Jurisdiction-aware drafting
HelloSign’s basic templates are generic and don’t adapt to your location. contract.diy automatically incorporates jurisdiction-specific language, ensuring your contract complies with local requirements.
No monthly subscription to create contracts
HelloSign Essentials costs $15/month (billed annually). contract.diy is free to sign up — pay only when you finalize a contract, starting at $0.33 each.
Built for contract creation, not document signing
HelloSign is built around signature workflows — sending, tracking, and signing. contract.diy is built around generating the contract itself. Different problems, different tools.
Use them together
Create your contract with contract.diy, export a clean PDF, then send it through HelloSign (or any e-signature platform) for signatures. You get the best of both worlds.
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Get started for freeFrequently asked questions
- Is contract.diy a HelloSign alternative?
- Not exactly — they solve different problems. HelloSign is an e-signature platform for sending, signing, and tracking documents. contract.diy is a contract creation tool that generates the document itself. If you need both creation and signing, use contract.diy to draft and HelloSign to sign.
- Does HelloSign create contracts?
- HelloSign offers a small selection of basic templates, but it’s primarily an e-signature tool. Its templates are generic and don’t include jurisdiction-specific clauses. For professionally drafted, tailored contracts, contract.diy is the better choice — then use HelloSign (or any tool) for signatures.
- Can I use contract.diy with HelloSign?
- Yes. Generate your contract with contract.diy, export as a clean PDF with properly formatted signature blocks, and upload it to HelloSign for signing. The workflow takes minutes and gives you a tailored contract with a legally valid e-signature.
- How does HelloSign pricing compare to contract.diy?
- HelloSign Essentials starts at $15/month per user (billed annually). Standard is $25/month per user. contract.diy is free to sign up, with contracts starting at $0.33 each on the Pro plan. For occasional contract needs, contract.diy is significantly cheaper — and you still need a signing tool regardless.
- What happened to HelloSign — is it now Dropbox Sign?
- Yes. Dropbox acquired HelloSign in 2019 and rebranded it to Dropbox Sign. The product is functionally the same — an e-signature tool. It still doesn’t create contracts. contract.diy fills that gap: draft the contract, then sign it with Dropbox Sign or any e-signature platform.
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