Word proposals are costing you clients. Here is why.
You are great at what you do. But when your proposal looks like a college essay, no client takes you seriously. Word was never built for proposals — and your clients can tell.
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5 reasons Word proposals look unprofessional
Each of these points can make the difference between winning and losing a deal.
Design & Branding
Your proposal is the first impression. And it counts.
Generic templates, inconsistent layouts, no corporate design possible without hours of formatting.
Automatic corporate design with your logo, colors, and fonts. Every proposal looks professional.
Time Investment
Time spent formatting is time not spent winning new clients.
Hours of formatting, tables shift around, page breaks destroy your layout.
Structured editor with text blocks. Done in 15 minutes instead of 4 hours.
Follow-up Tracking
You have no idea if your proposal was read — so you wait in the dark.
PDF sent via email. No idea if it was opened. Following up feels awkward.
Tracking link shows you when the proposal was opened and read. You know exactly when to follow up.
Pricing & Calculations
Incorrect totals or messy pricing tables destroy trust.
Manual tables, no automatic calculations, errors creep in.
Automatic calculation with line items, quantities, and taxes. Always correct, always clear.
Reusability
Starting every proposal from scratch? There is a better way.
Search old files, copy, adapt — and hope nothing from the last client remains.
Text block library and templates. Reuse proven blocks, never start from zero again.
4 hours vs. 15 minutes
This is how much time you save on every single proposal. Multiply by how many proposals you write per month.
Per proposal with Word
Per proposal with SimpleProposals
93% less time per proposal
With 10 proposals per month, you save over 37 hours. That is almost an entire work week you can spend on actual work.
Feature comparison: Word vs. SimpleProposals
Word is a word processor. SimpleProposals is proposal software. The difference is massive.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Word to SimpleProposals.
Can I import my existing Word templates?
You can easily transfer your content via copy and paste. SimpleProposals automatically formats everything in your corporate design. The switch takes less than 10 minutes.
How much does SimpleProposals cost compared to Word?
SimpleProposals has a free plan to get started. Word costs from $7/month as part of Microsoft 365 — but offers no proposal features. You are paying for a tool that was not built for proposals.
Can my clients read the proposal without an account?
Yes, your clients receive a link and can read the proposal directly in their browser. No download, no account, no hassle. Optionally also available as PDF.
How professional do the proposals really look?
Our proposals are designed by designers and automatically formatted in your corporate design. They look like they were created by an agency — not like a Word document.
Can I also use SimpleProposals for invoices?
Yes! SimpleProposals also offers invoicing. You can convert accepted proposals into invoices with one click.
What happens to my data if I switch?
Your data belongs to you. You can export all proposals as PDF at any time. We store your data GDPR-compliant on European servers.
What does each proposal really cost you?
Create your first proposal in 15 minutes instead of 4 hours. Free, no credit card required.