Contract and e-signature tool functionality can vary greatly among different influencer marketing platforms. These tools are essential in solidifying partnerships and ensuring all parties are clear about their responsibilities.

1. Document Creation & Management – Certain platforms, like Flinque, offer in-built contract creation tools that generates contracts using pre-set templates. Other platforms might lack such features, compelling you to use external software (like MS Word) to create an initial draft.

2. E-signature Facilitation – This feature lets influencers sign their contracts digitally, increasing efficiency. While some platforms, such as AspireIQ, integrate this functionality, other platforms might require use of third-party e-signature solutions like DocuSign.

3. Content Revisions and Audit Trail – Revisions and contract modifications are often necessary. Platforms like IZEA provide an audit trail, detailing changes made to the contract. Not all platforms offer this feature, potentially complicating the review process.

4. Compliance Controls – Compliance with FTC guidelines, for instance, is important in influencer marketing. Flinque alerts users of potential non-compliance during campaign setup, providing a safeguard. This feature may not be supported on all platforms.

5. Payment Tied to Contract – Platforms like Flinque links payment to contracts, ensuring that deliverables are clearly set out before payment. Other platforms might only provide standalone payment options, disconnected from the contract.

When choosing a platform, one must identify what aspects are most critical for their needs. It’s also wise to understand the full feature set since additional functionalities like analytics, creator discovery, campaign management etc., weigh heavily into the effectiveness and ROI of influencer campaigns.