Step 1
Choose your freelance category
Select the type of work you do, such as web development, design, writing, consulting, or another freelance service.
Free Contract Tool
Free Freelance Contract Template Generator
A freelance contract template is a written agreement that defines the scope, deliverables, payment terms, timeline, and legal protections between a client and a freelancer. This free freelance contract generator creates a customized independent contractor agreement template you can copy, download, or save as a PDF.
Freelance contract templateIndependent contractor agreement templatePrint-ready client contract
Built for
Freelancers closing scoped project work
Consultants documenting terms and revisions
Agencies using repeatable client contract templates
Current payment
$4,800.00
Web Development contract with 3 deliverables over 47 days.
How To
How to generate a freelance contract
Use the generator below to customize scope, payment terms, and contract clauses, then export the result as text or PDF.
Step 2
Add names, scope, and deliverables
Enter the client name, freelancer name, project title, description, timeline, and each deliverable the contract should cover.
Step 3
Set payment terms and legal clauses
Choose fixed or hourly billing, select a payment schedule, add late fees, and toggle clauses like intellectual property transfer, confidentiality, and non-compete.
Step 4
Review, copy, or export the agreement
Check the live contract preview, copy the text to your clipboard, download it as plain text, or print it to PDF for a client-ready document.
Generator
Build your contract
This template is a drafting tool for service agreements. Review the final contract for your jurisdiction, client requirements, and legal needs before signature.
Parties and project details
Deliverables
Deliverable 1
Deliverable 2
Deliverable 3
Payment terms
Choose whether this agreement is billed at a fixed fee or hourly rate.Clauses and project controls
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a freelance contract template?
A freelance contract template is a reusable agreement that defines the scope of work, deliverables, payment terms, timeline, revisions, and legal protections between a client and an independent contractor. It gives both parties a shared written baseline before work starts.
Can I use this as an independent contractor agreement template?
Yes. This generator creates a freelance services agreement that includes an independent contractor clause, payment terms, deliverables, ownership language, and optional confidentiality or non-compete provisions.
Does this work for both hourly and fixed-price projects?
Yes. You can switch between a fixed project fee and an hourly rate, then choose a payment schedule like upfront, milestones, completion, or net-30 to match your engagement.
How do I save the contract as a PDF?
Use the Print / Save PDF button in the preview panel. It opens your browser's print dialog so you can save only the formatted contract sheet as a PDF.
Is this contract ready to sign without review?
This tool generates a strong starting template, but contracts should still be reviewed for local law, industry requirements, and deal-specific terms before signature. It is best used as a drafting tool, not as legal advice.
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