Comparison
Lay The Terms vs Fine Print
Both tools help you understand fine print before you click Accept. Lay The Terms is a report-first scanner with Soul Scale scoring, Deep Reports, Trust & Scam detection, and quoted evidence. Fine Print is a browser-extension-first AI tool that auto-detects terms pages.
Try Lay The Terms
Upload a PDF, paste text, or import a URL to get a detailed fine print report with quoted clauses.
Try Fine Print
Install the browser extension to auto-detect terms pages and get real-time warnings while browsing.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Lay The Terms | Fine Print |
|---|---|---|
| Primary interface | Web-based report | Browser extension |
| Soul Scale scoring | Yes (1-10) | Risk levels |
| Deep Report AI analysis | Yes | Basic summaries |
| Trust & Scam Scan | Yes (separate) | Integrated |
| Quoted clause evidence | Yes | Yes |
| File upload (PDF, Word) | Yes | No |
| URL import | Yes | Auto-detects |
| Text paste | Yes | No |
| Public scan library | Yes | No |
| Change monitoring | No | Yes (paid) |
| Browser detection | No | Yes |
| Opt-out guidance | Yes | Yes (paid) |
| Subscription trap detection | Yes | Yes |
| Data sharing analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Arbitration clause detection | Yes | Yes |
Lay The Terms: Report-First Fine Print Scanner
Soul Scale scoring system
Scores agreements 1-10 on the Soul Scale, with risk tiers (Clouded Halo, Grey Zone, Hooked Terms, Soul Squeeze) to quickly assess contract fairness.
Deep Report AI analysis
Upgrade to Deep Reports for detailed AI-powered breakdowns with clause reasoning, negotiation points, and export-ready output.
Trust & Scam Scan
Separate scan that checks for scam-style payment, refund, subscription, and identity warning signs, distinct from contract unfairness.
Quoted clause evidence
Every risk flag includes the exact quoted text from the document so you can verify the finding in the original.
Multiple input methods
Upload PDFs, Word documents, paste text, or import URLs. Works for any document, not just browser-detected pages.
Public scan library
Browse public scans of real-world terms from Google, Netflix, PayPal, and more to see how the engine works.
Plain-English explanations
Risks are explained in clear, non-legal language that everyday users can understand.
Save and export reports
Save reports to your account, export results, and build a history of scanned documents.
Fine Print: Browser-Extension AI Tool
Browser auto-detection
Automatically detects when you are on a Terms of Service or privacy policy page and offers to analyze it.
Real-time warnings
Shows warnings directly in the browser as you browse, without needing to navigate away from the page.
Change monitoring
Tracks changes to terms over time and alerts you when policies are updated (paid feature).
Opt-out guidance
Provides guidance on how to opt out of data sharing or adjust privacy settings (paid feature).
Dashboard
Shows a history of scanned pages and their risk levels in a central dashboard.
Red flag detection
Flags arbitration, data sharing, AI training, content licenses, and other common risks.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Lay The Terms if you want:
- Detailed reports with Soul Scale scoring
- Deep Report AI analysis for important contracts
- Separate Trust & Scam detection
- To scan any document (PDF, Word, text, URL)
- Public examples and comparison library
- To save and export reports
- Plain-English explanations of risks
Choose Fine Print if you want:
- Browser extension that auto-detects terms
- Real-time warnings while browsing
- Change monitoring for policy updates
- Opt-out guidance for privacy settings
- A dashboard of scanned pages
- Convenience without leaving the page
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