Common Paper is a structured contract platform that helps companies close deals faster by providing standardized, open-source agreements created by a committee of experienced tech attorneys. Unlike traditional contract workflows that require custom drafting for every deal, Common Paper offers free standard agreements for NDAs, SaaS subscriptions, professional services, and employment that both sides can immediately understand and sign.
The platform combines structured contract templates with AI-assisted negotiation and integrated e-signature, eliminating the back-and-forth of redline negotiations for routine commercial agreements. Companies like Ditto, Replit, and hundreds of SaaS businesses use Common Paper to reduce contract cycle times from weeks to hours.
Common Paper is particularly valuable for startups and growing companies that want legal-grade contracts without the cost of custom attorney drafting for every vendor or customer agreement. The open-source model means both parties start from a neutral position, reducing friction in negotiations.
Key capabilities include one-click contract generation from standard templates, collaborative negotiation with tracked changes, integrated e-signature, and a contract repository for managing executed agreements. The platform launched on Product Hunt in March 2022, earning a Day #4 ranking.
