What it is
Better Proposals is a UK-based tool for building business proposals from polished templates, sending them as a web page and collecting payment in the same step the client signs. It tells you when the proposal was opened and which sections were read. It's built for agencies, consultants and freelancers who want proposals that look good without wrestling with a word processor.
How to use it
- Start from a template for your industry and apply your branding.
- Send the proposal as a web page instead of a PDF attachment.
- Collect signature and payment in one step with Stripe, PayPal or GoCardless.
- Track reading with open alerts and time spent per section.
- Connect your CRM to build proposals with each client's details.
What it's good for
- A design agency sending brand identity proposals and collecting the deposit on signature.
- An independent consultant who wants to stop building quotes in Word.
- A video production company reusing the same proposal structure and adjusting only scope and price.
Pros
- Signature and payment in a single step
- Well-designed templates for different industries
- Integrations with Stripe, PayPal and CRMs like HubSpot and Pipedrive
Cons
- Fewer complex quoting features than a CPQ
- Per-seat pricing adds up for teams with several reps
