Use case

Turn approved work into signed agreements faster

New retainer, project SOW, or master services agreement, sent for signature the moment a client says yes so onboarding starts on schedule.

Last reviewed: June 17, 2026

Inkly workflow

Send, sign, track

  1. 1Upload your contract or SOW to Inkly
  2. 2Place signature and date fields for each party
  3. 3Send, and Inkly emails the client contact a signing link
  4. 4Inkly notifies you when it's signed, then download the completed document

Who it's for: Agencies, studios, and creative firms that send master agreements, SOWs, and change orders to clients before starting or expanding work.

The gap between verbal approval and a signed contract is one of the riskiest periods in any client engagement. Work sometimes starts without a signed document in place, and when something goes wrong, there is nothing to fall back on. Agencies that have a fast, consistent signing process close that gap every time.

Inkly removes the friction from sending a contract. Upload the SOW or MSA, place the signature fields, and send. Your client signs from a browser link without downloading anything or creating an account. You can track the status, send a follow-up if needed, and download the signed record for your files. Templates mean you never start from zero for a contract type you send regularly.

What you'll send

  • Master service agreements
  • Project SOWs
  • Change orders
  • Creative brief sign-offs
  • Subcontractor agreements

Common challenges

  • Starting project work before a signed agreement is in place
  • Different account managers using inconsistent contract versions or processes
  • Clients delaying signatures because the signing process feels complicated

Best for

  • Agencies with multiple account managers who each send contracts
  • Studios that need a consistent signing record for every client engagement
  • Teams where speed between approval and signed document matters

Not best for

  • Agencies needing built-in proposal creation or pricing tools
  • Teams that require CRM or project management integration

Security and compliance

Security built into every signature.

Documents are encrypted, every signer is accounted for, and each step is recorded in a tamper-evident trail you can download anytime.

Identity verified

ESIGN & UETA compliant

Every signature carries intent, attribution, and a tamper-evident audit trail.

Client
TLS
Inkly

Encryption everywhere

AES-256 protects stored files. SHA-256 hashes make signed PDFs tamper-evident.

Independently audited

SOC 2 infrastructure

Runs on independently audited, SOC 2 Type II–compliant infrastructure.

Signed PDF

Downloadable audit trail

View, signing, and completion events are captured in a Certificate of Completion.

Pricing

Plans that scale with your signature volume.

Start free for your first 5 documents. Upgrade when your contracts pick up speed.

Free

Free forever for light, personal signing.

$0
  • 5 sent documents per 30 days
  • Upload, prepare, and send PDFs
  • Email signing links
  • Completion notices
  • Basic sender status
  • Finalized PDF download
  • Tamper-evident audit trail
  • 14-day document retention
Start free

No credit card required

Pro

Unlimited signing for individuals.

$19/month
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited sent documents
  • Unlimited personal templates
  • Unlimited document retention
  • Open notifications
  • Signing reminders
  • Personal message in signing invites

Teams

For growing teams that close together.

$49/month
+$10/mo per extra user
  • 5 team members included
  • Everything in Pro
  • Shared workspace documents
  • Shared workspace templates
  • Teammate invitations
  • Admin and member roles
  • Seat management
  • Centralized billing
  • Team-visible activity

FAQ

Common questions

Short, practical answers to what teams ask before they start sending.

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