InkTerms vs Termly

Both generate compliant legal documents — but the pricing and approach differ. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.

The core difference

Termly is a subscription compliance platform — a free tier plus paid plans that include policy generators, a cookie-consent banner and consent management, billed on an ongoing basis. InkTerms generates a tailored legal document you pay for once and own outright — no subscription required — with an optional plan only if you want ongoing updates.

Side-by-side

Feature
InkTerms
Termly
Pricing model
One-time — $19.99 per policy
Free tier + recurring subscription for full features
Ownership
You own it (PDF + DOCX)
Hosted while subscribed
Tailored to your setup
Yes — AI writes to your answers
Template + configurable options
Cookie consent banner / consent tool
No
Yes
Ongoing auto-updates
Optional plan
Included in paid subscription
Best for
Founders who want documents they own, once
Businesses wanting an ongoing consent-management platform

When Termly is the better choice

If you want a free starting tier and an ongoing platform with a live cookie-consent banner and consent management — and you're comfortable with a subscription for full features — Termly is designed for that. It's a compliance platform, not just a document generator.

When InkTerms is the better choice

If you want professional, tailored legal documents you own outright for a one-time price — with no subscription and no feature paywalls — InkTerms is the simpler, cheaper route. Answer a few questions, our AI writes documents specific to your business, and you download and publish them. Ideal for indie founders, apps, SaaS and small stores.

How InkTerms works

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your business and data.
  2. 2AI generates documents tailored to your setup.
  3. 3Download PDF + DOCX, get a hosted URL, publish. Free amendments for 12 months.

FAQ

Is InkTerms cheaper than Termly?

For a document you own, yes — InkTerms is a one-time $19.99 per policy with no subscription. Termly has a free tier but charges an ongoing subscription for full features.

Does InkTerms include a cookie consent banner?

No — InkTerms generates the documents; Termly offers a live consent banner. You can pair an InkTerms cookie policy with a separate banner tool.

Do I own the documents with InkTerms?

Yes — you download PDF + DOCX and keep them, even without a subscription.

Which should I choose?

Choose Termly for an ongoing consent-management platform with a free tier; choose InkTerms for tailored documents you own outright at a one-time price.

Can InkTerms documents be updated later?

Yes — free amendments for 12 months on one-time purchases, or a subscription plan for ongoing updates.

Ready to generate your documents?

Tailored legal documents from $19.99 — pay once, own them forever.