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    LegalZoom Lease Alternative: MakeLease vs LegalZoom

    LegalZoom sells a residential lease as a one-time purchase: $29 for the Deluxe package or $49 for Premier, plus fees. Both include a personalized lease and state-required disclosure forms; Premier allows revisions for six months instead of one week. LegalZoom also has a general lease agreement template in its forms library at $59 per document or $99 a year, with a rich editor and e-signature. If you want state-specific wording and the option to talk to an attorney, LegalZoom is the better pick. MakeLease (ours) creates a residential lease and sends it for e-signature at $0 today, with no card. It does not add state-specific clauses or disclosures, so you check your state's rules yourself, and it offers no attorney access. This page compares what each costs and includes, with a source for every LegalZoom fact.

    Prices and features verified: · by MakeLease Editorial Team

    The short answer

    Choose LegalZoom if…

    • you want a lease written to your state's laws with state-required disclosure forms
    • you want the option to ask an attorney through the same company
    • a one-time $29 or $49 purchase suits you better than an account
    • you need other legal documents too, such as commercial or equipment leases, from one library

    Choose MakeLease if…

    • you want to pay nothing for the lease and the e-signature
    • you want built-in e-signing where the tenant needs no account
    • you want to revise and re-send the lease later without a revision window
    • you want renewals, a tenant portal and work orders after the lease is signed
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    Who should choose which

    Landlord who wants state disclosures handled

    Better fit: LegalZoom

    LegalZoom's Deluxe and Premier packages include state-required disclosure forms, and its lease is based on the laws of your state. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses or disclosures.

    Landlord renting a room or unit on a tight budget

    Better fit: MakeLease

    MakeLease's guided wizard creates the lease and collects e-signatures at no cost today. Check it against your state's rules before sending, since it is not state-specific.

    Landlord who wants legal advice

    Better fit: LegalZoom

    LegalZoom offers access to independent attorneys, and says its subsidiary law firm can give legal advice where authorized. MakeLease has no attorney access and gives no legal advice.

    Pricing: LegalZoom vs MakeLease

    Pricing comparison of LegalZoom and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-28
     LegalZoomMakeLease
    Residential leasePaid$29 Deluxe or $49 Premier, plus fees[1][2]$0, no card[12]
    Revisions1 week (Deluxe) or 6 months (Premier)[2]YesFree[12]
    Forms library lease template with e-signPaid$59 per document or $99 a year[6][9]YesFree; tenant needs no account[14]
    RefundsWithin 60 days if not completed; 7 days after completion[10]No card[12]

    LegalZoom's residential lease page says "plus fees" but does not state the fees; we did not start an order to see them. MakeLease costs nothing today and asks for no card; you need a free account to generate, save or send a lease.

    Features compared

    Feature comparison of LegalZoom and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-28
     LegalZoomMakeLease
    Create a residential leasePaidPersonalized lease with pets, parking, utilities and more[2][4]YesFree, guided 8-step wizard[12]
    State-specific lease and disclosuresPaidBased on your state's laws; state-required disclosure forms[3][2]NoNot state-specific; you add state rules[13]
    E-signaturePaidIncluded with forms-library templates ($59 or $99/yr)[6][7]YesFree; tenant needs no account[14]
    Edit clausesPaidRich editor on forms-library templates[7]PartlyFree Rules step (pets, smoking, guests, quiet hours, alterations); no free-form clause field[12]
    PDF downloadPaidPrintable PDF[7]YesFree (free account required)[12]
    Attorney accessPaidIndependent attorneys available[5][11]NoNot offered[13]
    Other legal documentsPaid150+ templates in the forms library[9]PartlyLease plus free landlord forms[12]
    Tenant portal, renewals, work ordersNoNot part of the lease productF1[2]YesFree[12]

    LegalZoom's residential lease page does not say whether its $29 and $49 packages include e-signature; e-signature is stated only for the forms-library templates. The forms library's general "Lease Agreement" preview describes a commercial lease (it refers to "industrial premises"), so for a home rental the residential lease product is the closer match.

    1. F1. LegalZoom's residential lease packages list a personalized lease, state-required disclosure forms, forms for managing your rental and a revision period. No tenant portal, renewal tracking or maintenance tool 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 LegalZoom is better

    • State-specific content: LegalZoom says its residential lease is based on your state's laws and includes state-required disclosure forms. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses or disclosures.
    • Attorney access: LegalZoom offers access to independent attorneys. MakeLease does not.
    • Document range: LegalZoom's forms library has 150+ templates, including commercial and equipment leases. MakeLease has one residential lease template plus free landlord forms.
    • No account to keep: a $29 or $49 one-time purchase gets you the lease without an ongoing subscription.

    Other LegalZoom 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.[15][16][17][18][19]

      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.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]

      What Innago charges for

    Switching from LegalZoom

    1. Keep the LegalZoom lease you bought as your record for the current tenancy.
    2. Create a free MakeLease account (no card) and draft the next lease with the guided 8-step wizard.
    3. Compare the draft against your state's required disclosures; LegalZoom's package included them, and MakeLease does not add them.
    4. Send it for e-signature; tenants sign from an emailed link without creating an account.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is a LegalZoom residential lease?

    LegalZoom's residential lease page lists a Deluxe package at $29 and a Premier package at $49, and says prices start at $29 plus fees. Both include a personalized lease, state-required disclosure forms and forms for managing your rental; Deluxe includes revisions for 1 week and Premier for 6 months.[1][2]

    Does LegalZoom include e-signing for leases?

    LegalZoom's forms-library lease template, at $59 per document or $99 a year, includes e-signature. Its residential lease page does not mention e-signature for the $29 and $49 packages.[6][7][2]

    Can I get a refund from LegalZoom?

    LegalZoom's guarantee says that for products it doesn't file with a government agency, you can ask for a refund within 60 days of purchase if the order isn't completed, or within 7 days after it is completed. Forms subscription fees are refundable unless you have downloaded a form.[10]

    Is MakeLease a free alternative to LegalZoom for a lease?

    MakeLease creates a residential lease, gives you the PDF and sends it for e-signature at no cost today, with no card; you need a free account. It does not add state-specific clauses or disclosures and offers no attorney access, both of which LegalZoom provides.[12][14][13]

    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.
    • LegalZoom's residential lease, lease agreement template, templates home and guarantee pages were read on 2026-10-28 in headless Chrome; MakeLease facts were checked on 2026-10-26. No account was created and no order was started.
    • The residential lease page shows a review badge ("Excellent"); ratings and review counts are deliberately not used.
    • We did not check what the "+ fees" on the residential lease are, which states the lease covers, or whether e-signature is part of the residential lease packages, because LegalZoom's public pages do not say.
    1. [1] LegalZoom residential lease page: price · accessed 2026-10-28
      “It's easy to protect your rental property with a lease agreement. Many people finish in 10 minutes. Starts at $29 + fees.”
    2. [2] LegalZoom residential lease page: Deluxe and Premier packages · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Deluxe Package $29 Personalized lease State-required disclosure forms Forms for managing your rental Unlimited revisions for 1 week Get started Premier Package $49 Personalized lease State-required disclosure forms Forms for managing your rental Unlimited revisions for 6 months”
    3. [3] LegalZoom residential lease page: state law · accessed 2026-10-28
      “A residential lease agreement is designed to limit your potential liability, and to explicitly define the duties and responsibilities of both you and your tenants, based on the laws of your state.”
    4. [4] LegalZoom residential lease page: what you can specify · accessed 2026-10-28
      “You can choose to include the features and options that are applicable to your property—pets, parking, appliances, utilities and more. The lease also spells out details about security deposits, late fees and other issues according to your local and state laws.”
    5. [5] LegalZoom residential lease page: ask an attorney · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Questions? Ask an attorney Get the right guidance with an attorney by your side.”
    6. [6] LegalZoom lease agreement template page: price and features · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Start creating at $59/document or $99/year for unlimited documents Fill your responses and complete your document Personalize with a rich editor eSign document easily and securely”
    7. [7] LegalZoom lease agreement template page: how it works · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Customize your lease: Use LegalZoom’s rich editor to fill in key details like rent amount, lease term, and security deposit. Adjust clauses to fit your rental property. Download instantly: Once complete, get your printable lease agreement template in a ready-to-use PDF format. Sign online: Use the eSignature feature to finalize the agreement without printing or mailing.”
    8. [8] LegalZoom lease agreement template page: template preview · accessed 2026-10-28
      “(b) The Lessee is in the business of [Lessee’s Business Description] (“Business”) and is in need of industrial premises to carry on its activities”
    9. [9] LegalZoom templates home · accessed 2026-10-28
      “$59/document or $99/year for unlimited documents ... Select from 150+ ... form templates Fill quickly and reduce errors with guided questions Customize to meet your needs with a rich editor Sign and manage your documents online securely in one place”
    10. [10] LZ Guarantee and refund policy · accessed 2026-10-28
      “If your order doesn’t require us to submit your documents to a government entity, you can chat or call us to request a refund within 60 days of purchase so long as your order hasn’t been completed. If your order has been completed, meaning it is available for download in your account or received in the mail, you have 7 days from completion to request a refund. ... Legal forms: Your subscription fees are refundable unless you have downloaded a form.”
    11. [11] LegalZoom footer disclosure · accessed 2026-10-28
      “LegalZoom provides access to independent attorneys and self-service tools. LegalZoom is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, except where authorized through its subsidiary law firm LZ Legal Services, LLC.”
    12. [12] MakeLease lease agreement generator · accessed 2026-10-26
      “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.”
    13. [13] MakeLease generator: honest limits · accessed 2026-10-26
      “MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses. It does not collect rent, run credit or background checks, syndicate listings, or have a mobile app.”
    14. [14] MakeLease e-sign guide · accessed 2026-10-26
      “Tenants sign from an emailed link without creating an account. MakeLease records the signer's name, a timestamp, IP address and browser user agent, and stores a SHA-256 hash of the generated PDF.”
    15. [15] Avail pricing: free plan · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Unlimited $0/unit Unlimited Units Access basic rental property management tools. ... Use state-specific leases with digital signing”
    16. [16] Avail lease agreement page: cost FAQ · accessed 2026-10-27
      “All Avail lease agreement templates and e-sign options are free to use.”
    17. [17] Avail lease agreement page: printable PDF · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Prefer a physical lease you can print? Download our free lease PDF and other helpful templates now.”
    18. [18] Avail lease agreement page: upload your own lease · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Simply upload your lease, add unlimited digital signatures for free, and send it directly to your tenants — all within our platform.”
    19. [19] Avail pricing FAQ: free tier vs trial · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Our base Avail pricing tier is entirely free for landlords, with no time limits or hidden trial expirations.”
    20. [20] Innago pricing page · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Every Feature listed below is included in your Innago account at absolutely no cost to you.”
    21. [21] Innago pricing page: leasing row · accessed 2026-10-27
      “No Setup Fee No Monthly Fee No Contract ... Online Leasing & Document Storage FREE”
    22. [22] Innago sitemap: state lease pages · accessed 2026-10-27
      “https://innago.com/residential-lease-agreement/alabama/ … https://innago.com/residential-lease-agreement/wyoming/ … https://innago.com/residential-lease-agreement/district-of-columbia/”
    23. [23] Innago California residential lease agreement page · accessed 2026-10-27
      “To make your journey easier, REI Grove is offering a California lease agreement template for download.”
    24. [24] Innago online lease signing page · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Sign and store as many leases and other documents as you like, as always – for free.”
    25. [25] Innago online lease signing page: e-signature partner · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Our eSignature partner, Dropbox Sign (formerly Hellosign), helps us ensure that both your convenience and security are making a serious improvement.”
    26. [26] Innago online lease signing page: custom templates · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Create as many custom lease templates as you need. Automated fields make the process a breeze.”
    27. [27] Innago free landlord forms page · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Lease Agreements, Addendums, Notices, & Many More Available. Easily Download, Edit, or Print Documents. Sign Online With Our Free Software.”

    LegalZoom, 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.