Better Proposals
Online proposal software with stunning templates and real-time open notifications
The Verdict
Better Proposals is a web-based proposal tool focused on helping freelancers and small agencies create beautiful, professional proposals quickly. Its template library covers dozens of industries, from web design to marketing to consulting, with polished designs that look impressive without needing a...
Pros
- Beautiful templates with minimal setup
- Real-time open and read notifications
- Integrated payment collection
Cons
- - Less powerful than PandaDoc for complex documents
- - Limited advanced approval workflows
- - Fewer CRM integrations
Our Rating
About Better Proposals
Better Proposals is a web-based proposal tool focused on helping freelancers and small agencies create beautiful, professional proposals quickly. Its template library covers dozens of industries, from web design to marketing to consulting, with polished designs that look impressive without needing a designer. The platform sends instant notifications when a prospect opens, reads, or signs your proposal — giving sales teams the intelligence to follow up at exactly the right moment.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Beautiful templates with minimal setup
- Real-time open and read notifications
- Integrated payment collection
- Excellent value at $19/month
Cons
- Less powerful than PandaDoc for complex documents
- Limited advanced approval workflows
- Fewer CRM integrations
Best For
Not Recommended For
FAQ
Is Better Proposals free?
Better Proposals has no free plan, but it does offer a free trial. Paid plans start at $19/month.
How much does Better Proposals cost?
Better Proposals starts at $19 per month on its entry paid plan, on a paid model. See the pricing section on this page for what each tier includes.
What is Better Proposals best for?
Better Proposals is online proposal software with stunning templates and real-time open notifications. It scores 8.5/10 overall in our proposal software testing, and stands out for freelancers, small agencies and consultants needing fast beautiful proposals.
What are the downsides of Better Proposals?
The main limitations we found are large sales teams needing enterprise features and teams needing complex document workflows. Whether those matter depends on your team size and requirements — the alternatives page lists proposal software tools that trade off differently.
Where can I compare Better Proposals with alternatives?
Our Better Proposals alternatives page ranks the other proposal software tools we have tested side by side, with scores for ease of use, features, value and support. The Proposal Software category page compares the full set in one table.
Is Better Proposals worth it in 2026?
Better Proposals scores 8.5/10 in our proposal software review for 2026. At $19/month it is worth it for teams that need beautiful templates with minimal setup and real-time open and read notifications. The trade-off to weigh is less powerful than PandaDoc for complex documents.