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On August 23, 2026, we checked GoodTerms pricing and refund pages plus Jointly's homepage, Ontario purchase page, finalization guide, and lawyer guide.
GoodTerms vs Jointly
Last reviewed: August 23, 2026
GoodTerms costs $49 CAD for 3 credits usable for prenup, postnup, or cohabitation agreement generations. Jointly costs $429 plus tax for six months and currently names Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta as live.
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Disclosure: GoodTerms publishes this comparison and sells competing Canada-first online prenup, postnup, and cohabitation agreement products. We source-checked provider-owned public pages and official public legal sources on August 23, 2026, and did not include paid placements. This is not a legal review. Pricing and availability can change. Report corrections through the GoodTerms contact page.
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Short Answer
GoodTerms offers more value and customization: one $49 CAD purchase includes 3 flexible credits across supported agreement types, plus the ability to add custom terms. Jointly offers a more structured education-led builder for $429 plus tax. Both still require independent legal advice before signing.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Listed price
GoodTerms lists a $49 CAD standard public price for 3 credits usable across supported agreement types. Jointly lists $429 plus applicable taxes for six months of builder access, according to pricing reviewed on August 23, 2026. Lawyer or notary fees are separate.
Province availability
GoodTerms is available to customers across all ten provinces, with a Quebec preparation path for the required notary process. Jointly's homepage says it is currently available in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Other Jointly pages display more province locations, so confirm before purchase.
Agreement coverage
One GoodTerms purchase can be used for prenup, postnup, or cohabitation agreement generations. Quebec marriage-contract planning is also supported. Jointly describes prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements.
How it works
GoodTerms customers answer guided questions, use a credit to generate a personalized agreement, then download PDF and Word files. Jointly uses a guided questionnaire and family law education.
Customization
GoodTerms customers can add flexible custom terms, then use the 3 credits for different supported agreement types or updated generations. Jointly uses a more structured workflow and says major changes should be made in its builder, with minor edits made in Word.
Lawyer support
Each GoodTerms user can submit a separate lawyer-referral request. Jointly supplies independent legal advice certificate templates and directs users to external lawyer-finding options.
Where GoodTerms Is Different
GoodTerms lets couples add flexible custom terms instead of staying inside a fixed set of choices. One $49 CAD purchase also includes 3 credits across supported agreement types, PDF and Word files, all-province access, and separate lawyer-referral requests.
Flexible custom terms
Add terms based on the couple's priorities.
Three flexible credits
Use the credits across supported agreement types or for updated generations.
Lawyer referrals
Each partner can submit a separate referral request.
Where Jointly May Fit Better
Jointly may fit couples who prefer a more structured guided process and are comfortable paying $429 plus tax for six months of access. Its guide says major changes return to the builder, while minor edits can be made in Word. Confirm that your province is supported before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GoodTerms cheaper than Jointly?
Yes. Pricing reviewed on August 23, 2026 lists GoodTerms at $49 CAD for 3 credits usable across prenup, postnup, or cohabitation agreement generations. Jointly lists $429 plus tax for six months of builder access. Separate lawyer or notary fees are not included.
Can GoodTerms credits be used for different agreement types?
Yes. The 3 credits can be used for prenup, postnup, or cohabitation agreement generations, including different supported agreements or an updated generation.
Which service offers more customization?
GoodTerms is designed for more flexibility. Couples can add custom terms and use their 3 credits across supported agreement types or updated generations. Jointly uses a more structured builder and says major changes should be made there, while minor edits can be made in Word.
Do I still need a lawyer if I use GoodTerms or Jointly?
Yes. Online services can help create a draft, but each partner should obtain independent legal advice before signing a Canadian prenup, postnup, marriage contract, or cohabitation agreement.
Does Jointly support independent legal advice?
Yes. Jointly recommends that each partner use a different lawyer, documents a Word export, and includes independent legal advice certificate templates. Its public lawyer guide leaves lawyer selection to the couple through referral services, firms, or external platforms. GoodTerms provides a referral-request process on its site.
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Sources Checked for This Comparison
Provider-owned and official sources used to verify pricing, availability, and legal context.
GoodTerms pricing
Source-checked August 23, 2026 for pricing, availability, legal context, or comparison claims on this page.
GoodTerms refund policy
Source-checked August 23, 2026 for pricing, availability, legal context, or comparison claims on this page.
Jointly homepage
Source-checked August 23, 2026 for pricing, availability, legal context, or comparison claims on this page.
Jointly Ontario plan
Source-checked August 23, 2026 for pricing, availability, legal context, or comparison claims on this page.
Jointly finalization guide
Source-checked August 23, 2026 for pricing, availability, legal context, or comparison claims on this page.
Jointly lawyer guide
Source-checked August 23, 2026 for pricing, availability, legal context, or comparison claims on this page.
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