Side-by-side
| operatingagreementform.com | LegalTemplates | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no account, no card | $49.95/month, or $9.99/month billed annually (legaltemplates.net/pricing, read 2026-10-15) |
| Trial | None needed — nothing to subscribe to | Free trial advertised on the pricing page (read 2026-10-15) |
| Model | In-browser generator, state statute quoted word for word | Subscription — the operating agreement sits behind a paid plan after the trial. |
| Statutory sources shown | Yes — per state, with references and reading dates | Not stated on the official pages read (2026-10-15) |
What to check before you pay for an operating agreement
An operating agreement is a short contract between the members of an LLC. Whatever service you use, four things decide whether the result is usable. First, the state: LLC law is state law, and a generic template that ignores your state of formation can misstate the default rules that apply when the document is silent. Second, the source: a template worth signing tells you which statute sections its rules come from, so you or your attorney can verify them. Third, the structure: single-member and multi-member companies need different clauses for contributions, voting, and signatures. Fourth, the exit path: you should be able to print a PDF and stop — without a subscription renewing in the background.
The free generator on this page handles all four: it is pre-set to your state, quotes the statute text with its reference and reading date, adapts to single-member or multi-member structures, and produces the PDF from your own browser with nothing to cancel afterwards.
How the free generator works
Pick your state of formation and structure above, click any dotted field in the document, and type your details — company name, members, contributions, ownership percentages, effective date. The statutory basis block stays under the document while you edit, showing the quoted definition, the requirement answer, and the default rules for your state, each with its reference. Press “Download / print (PDF)” and your browser produces the printable document. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
What does legaltemplates operating agreement cost?
LegalTemplates lists two subscriptions on its official pricing page: a monthly subscription at $49.95 per month, and an annual plan at $9.99 per month billed annually, both with unlimited access to its legal forms (read on legaltemplates.net/pricing on 2026-10-15). The same page advertises a free trial before billing. Prices change — check the official pricing page before deciding.
Is operatingagreementform.com really free?
Yes. There is no price, no account, no credit card and no trial. The document is generated in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server. The statutory basis of the document is quoted from the official state statute text with references and reading dates, which subscription services do not show per state.
Which should I choose?
If you want a sourced, state-specific operating agreement immediately and at no cost, use the free generator below. If you want a library of many legal forms or attorney access, a paid subscription may suit you better — compare the current prices on the official pages, as they change.
Are LawDepot and eForms prices listed here?
No. Their official pages could not be read on 2026-10-15 (the pages did not return readable content), so their prices are not stated on the official pages read. We do not publish figures we could not verify at the source.
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