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    eForms Alternative: MakeLease vs eForms

    If you want a blank lease you can print and fill in by hand, eForms is a good free option: its lease templates download as PDF, Word or ODT without an account or card. If you want to fill the lease in online, download the finished copy and have the tenant e-sign it, MakeLease does that at no cost today, while eForms charges for the filled-in version through a 7-day trial that renews at $49 a month, a $144 annual plan, or a one-time single-document fee. This page compares the two on what each one's public pages say. eForms has a far bigger form library and separate lease pages for every state, which MakeLease does not. MakeLease's advantage is narrower: a guided lease wizard, a free PDF, free e-signature with no tenant account, and a few landlord tools (tenant portal, renewals, work orders) that sit beside the lease.

    Prices and features verified: · by MakeLease Editorial Team

    The short answer

    Choose eForms if…

    • you only need a blank lease to print and fill in by hand
    • you want a lease page built for your specific state
    • you need an unusual lease type, such as a hunting, parking or equipment lease
    • you also need other legal forms, such as deeds, wills or a power of attorney
    • you want to ask a legal expert questions through a chat feature and are fine paying for a plan

    Choose MakeLease if…

    • you want to fill the lease in online and download the finished PDF without paying
    • you want the tenant to e-sign from an emailed link without creating an account
    • you do not want to enter a card or keep track of a trial end date
    • you want renewals, a tenant portal and maintenance work orders next to the lease
    Create a free lease

    Who should choose which

    Landlord who prints and signs on paper

    Better fit: eForms

    If you are happy to write names, dates and rent amounts by hand and sign at the kitchen table, eForms' free Basic Download of a blank lease gives you what you need without an account or card. MakeLease does not offer a blank template, so it is the wrong tool for this job.

    First-time landlord renting out one unit

    Better fit: MakeLease

    You want to be walked through the terms, end up with a typed PDF and get it signed without printing. MakeLease's 8-step wizard, PDF download and e-signature cost nothing today. On eForms, the filled-in, downloadable version needs a plan or a single-document purchase.

    Landlord who needs state-specific wording

    Better fit: eForms

    eForms lists lease pages for all 50 states plus Washington D.C. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses; you have to add your state's required terms yourself, ideally after checking with a local attorney.

    Small landlord who wants the lease plus light management

    Better fit: MakeLease

    If you also want a place for renewals, tenant requests and maintenance work orders, MakeLease includes those for free. eForms is a form library; its plan features focus on documents, not tenant management.

    Someone who needs many different legal documents this month

    Better fit: eForms and MakeLease together

    If you need a lease plus a deed, a will and a bill of sale, an eForms Pro plan covers its whole library. You could still use MakeLease for the lease itself if you want free e-signature, and eForms for the rest.

    Pricing: eForms vs MakeLease

    Pricing comparison of eForms and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-27
     eFormsMakeLease
    Blank lease templateYesFree Basic Download (PDF, Word, ODT); no account or card[1][2]NoNo blank lease download; fill-in wizard only[20]
    Filled-in lease, downloadedPaidNeeds a Pro plan or a single-document purchase[8][12][14]YesFree (free account required)[20]
    Monthly pricePaid7-day trial, then $49/month until canceled[8][11]$0, no card[20]
    Annual pricePaid$144 billed annually[8]$0, no card[20]
    One-off purchasePaidSingle document, one-time fee; price varies and is not listed[8][12]$0, no card[20]
    Card requiredCard required to start the 7-day trial; not for blank templates[13][1]No card[20]
    Account requiredAccount needed to download a filled-in form; not for blank templates[14][1]Free account to generate or send[20]

    eForms prices are from its pricing page and FAQ, read on 2026-10-27. eForms' Terms of Use say a payment method may be pre-authorized for up to about one month of service when a free trial starts. The single-document price is shown only as "Varies" on the pricing page, so we do not quote a figure.

    Features compared

    Feature comparison of eForms and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-27
     eFormsMakeLease
    Guided, question-by-question lease builderPaidBuilder is free to use; downloading the filled-in result is paid[5][8]YesFree, guided 8-step wizard[20]
    State-specific lease pagesYesLease pages for all 50 states plus Washington D.C.[2][7]NoNot state-specific; you add state rules[21]
    Other legal documentsYesLibrary incl. deeds, wills, living trusts and more[6]PartlyLease plus free landlord forms[20]
    E-signatureNot listed among plan featuresF1[9]YesFree; tenant needs no account[22]
    Legal helpPaidLawyer Chat with a legal expert included in Pro plans[10][16]NoNot offered[21]
    Tenant portalNot listed among plan featuresF2[9]YesFree[20]
    Lease renewalsNot listed among plan featuresF3[9]YesFree[20]
    Maintenance work ordersNot listed among plan featuresF4[9]YesFree work orders[20]

    Where eForms is marked "Not listed", we are reporting what its public pricing page lists, not claiming the feature is absent from the logged-in product, which we did not test.

    1. F1. eForms' pricing page lists encryption, printing, PDF/Word/ODT export, updates, state-law suitability and a satisfaction guarantee; it does not list e-signature. We could not check the logged-in product.
    2. F2. eForms' pricing page features list covers documents only; no tenant portal is listed.
    3. F3. eForms' pricing page features list covers documents only; no renewal workflow is listed.
    4. F4. eForms' pricing page features list covers documents only; no maintenance tracking is listed.

    ✓ included · ✗ not offered · Paid = paid plan or per-use fee · Partial = offered with a limit noted in the cell. Bracketed numbers link to the source.

    Where eForms is better

    • Free blank lease templates in PDF, Word and ODT, downloadable without an account or card. MakeLease has no blank template at all.
    • State-specific lease pages for all 50 states and Washington D.C. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses.
    • 15 lease types, including commercial, equipment, hunting land, parking and storage leases.
    • A much larger library of other legal forms, from deeds and bills of sale to wills and powers of attorney.
    • A paid Lawyer Chat feature for general legal information from third-party legal experts. MakeLease offers no attorney access.
    • A one-time single-document purchase if you want the filled-in lease without a subscription.

    What changed recently

    • 2026-08-04: eForms' lease agreement templates page shows it was last updated on August 4, 2026.[4]
    • eForms' pricing page now bundles a free chat with a legal expert (Lawyer Chat) into its Pro Annual and Pro Monthly plans. eForms says the feature gives general legal information and does not create an attorney-client relationship.[10][16]

    Other eForms alternatives

    MakeLease is not the only free option. These tools ranked above us in our roundup of free lease generators, mainly because they offer state-specific lease content and MakeLease does not.

    • Avail

      Best for: Landlords who want a free, state-specific lease with e-signature and can live with the standard clauses.

      The free plan (named Unlimited) includes state-specific lease templates with digital signing. Avail says all its lease templates and e-sign options are free, offers a free printable lease PDF, and lets you upload your own lease and send it for e-signature at no cost. Avail says the free tier is not a trial.[23][24][25][26][27]

      What Avail charges for

    • Innago

      Best for: Landlords who want a free downloadable state lease template plus free online signing in the same place.

      Innago's pricing page lists online leasing and document storage as free with no setup fee, monthly fee or contract. Its site publishes a residential lease template page for every state and DC (credited to REI Grove), and its signing page says you can sign and store as many leases and documents as you like for free, using Dropbox Sign as its e-signature partner.[28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35]

      What Innago charges for

    Switching from eForms

    1. If you already have an eForms lease, keep your copy: download it from My eForms > My Documents in PDF or Word before your plan ends.
    2. If you are on the eForms 7-day trial or a Pro plan and do not need it any more, sign in, open My eForms > Settings and click Cancel Subscription, then keep the confirmation email. eForms says you keep access until the end of the billing period.
    3. Create a free MakeLease account (no card) and open the lease agreement generator.
    4. Work through the 8-step wizard using the terms from your existing lease: parties, property, dates, rent, deposit and any special terms.
    5. Add any clauses your state requires yourself; MakeLease does not insert state-specific wording, so compare against your old state lease or ask a local attorney.
    6. Download the PDF to review it, then send it for e-signature. The tenant signs from an emailed link without creating an account.
    7. Once signed, use the tenant portal, renewals and maintenance work orders in MakeLease if you want them; they are free.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is eForms really free?

    Partly. eForms' blank templates are free to download as PDF, Word or ODT without an account or billing information. Filling a form in with eForms' online builder and downloading the finished version requires a Pro plan (a 7-day trial that renews at $49 a month, or $144 a year) or a one-time single-document purchase.[1][8][11]

    Does eForms charge to download a lease?

    Not for the blank template, which eForms calls a Basic Download. It does charge for the filled-in version you create with its question-by-question builder. Some Trustpilot reviewers report only finding out about the charge after spending time filling in a form, so check which download option you are clicking before you start.[1][2][8][19]

    Why does eForms ask for a credit card for a free trial?

    eForms says the card lets it bill $49 when the 7-day trial ends (168 hours after activation) and every month after that until you cancel. Its Terms of Use also say it may pre-authorize up to about one month of service when you register. Some Trustpilot reviewers report being charged after they believed they had canceled; eForms' terms say trial cancellations are free and later refunds are at its discretion.[13][18][17][19]

    How do I cancel eForms?

    Sign in, open My eForms in the top-right corner, choose Settings and click the red Cancel Subscription button. eForms says you will get a confirmation email and keep access until the end of the billing period. To avoid the first $49 charge, cancel within 7 days of starting the trial.[15][11]

    Can I get a refund from eForms?

    eForms' Terms of Use say monthly plans can be canceled during the 7-day trial at no cost. After billing starts, a refund "may be considered, at our discretion" depending on account activity, and activity after the billing period begins removes eligibility.[17]

    What is a free alternative to eForms for a lease?

    If a blank lease is enough, eForms' own blank templates are free to download as PDF, Word or ODT without an account or card. If you want the filled-in version, eForms charges for it (a 7-day trial that renews at $49 a month, $144 a year, or a one-time single-document fee). MakeLease is one free alternative for that part: you fill the lease in with a guided wizard, download the PDF and send it for e-signature at no cost today, with no card. It does not add state-specific clauses, so you add your state's required terms yourself.[1][2][8][12][20][22][21]

    When should I look for an eForms alternative, and when should I stay?

    Stay with eForms if you need a blank lease to print, a lease page for your specific state, one of its 15 lease types (such as equipment, hunting land or parking), or other legal forms like deeds and wills. Look elsewhere if what you want is a filled-in lease and e-signature without paying: eForms charges for the filled-in version, and its pricing page does not list e-signature among its plan features, while MakeLease includes e-signature for free and tenants sign without an account.[1][2][3][6][8][12][9][20][22]

    Is MakeLease a full replacement for eForms?

    No. MakeLease does not offer blank templates, state-specific clauses, eForms' range of 15 lease types or a wider legal form library. It is a replacement only if what you want is a filled-in lease, a free PDF and free e-signature, plus optional tenant portal, renewals and work orders.[3][6][20][21][22]

    What does MakeLease cost?

    Creating a lease, downloading the PDF and sending it for e-signature cost nothing today, and no card is asked for. You need a free account to generate, save or send a lease; tenants sign without an account.[20][22]

    Try MakeLease for your next lease

    Answer eight short sections, generate a PDF and send it for e-signature. It costs nothing today and no card is asked for; you create a free account when you generate the lease. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses, so check your state's lease rules before you sign.

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    Sources and methodology

    • We read each company's public pricing, feature and help pages on the date shown. We did not create accounts, start trials or contact sales.
    • A claim appears on this page only if a public page supports it. Anything we could not load or confirm was left out rather than guessed.
    • Complaints are quoted only as what some reviewers report, with a link. They are not statements of fact.
    • We do not publish scores or star ratings. We re-check every source monthly and date each change.
    • MakeLease facts were checked against the product on 2026-10-26; eForms facts were read on 2026-10-27.
    • eforms.com blocks plain HTTP clients with a bot check, so its pricing, FAQ, lease-templates and terms pages were rendered in a headless browser on 2026-10-27, without signing in, and every quote was matched against that render.
    • We did not create an eForms account, start a trial or submit any form. Features of the logged-in eForms product (such as whether e-signature is offered inside it) were not tested; cells say "Not listed" where the public pricing page does not mention a feature.
    • Trustpilot reviews were read on eForms' public Trustpilot page, filtered to the most critical reviews, and are reported as individual reviewers' experiences, not as fact. We do not quote Trustpilot scores or review counts.
    • eForms' single-document price is shown as "Varies" on its pricing page and was not quoted.
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    eForms, Avail and Innago are trademarks of their respective owners. MakeLease is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them. Names are used only to identify the products being compared. This page is general information, not legal advice.