What is the specific difference between an electronic contract and a paper contract?

1. Comparison of signing process: As can be seen from the following table, there are obvious differences between electronic contracts and paper contracts from project initiation to final filing:

Discriminatory analysis:

From the operation process alone, compared with the paper contract stamping process, the use process of electronic contracts has the following changes:

Simplify the process: save printing, sending back and forth and other links to shorten the overall cycle of contract management;

Ensure consistency: operate online all the time, leaving no trace of data transmission, and ensure the consistency of file content;

Cost saving: electronic documents are transmitted, sealed and stored, avoiding energy consumption such as paper and storage;

2. Control process comparison: The differences between electronic contract and paper contract in process control are as follows:

Discriminatory analysis:

1) Comparison of operation convenience:

Contract template management: Compared with paper contracts, users' ability to control contract templates under electronic contract mode is further improved. In addition to local drafting or maintenance of contract contents, it also includes electronic contracts. Such as: supporting more version formats, specifying contract seal authority, etc. ;

Management of signing mode: paper contracts are based on mutual trust, and they are signed by offline or off-site mail; The electronic contract is online all the time, and the operation speed and timeliness are improved through various mobile signing methods;

2) Identification and comparison of authenticity:

Content consistency guarantee: the paper contract is stamped under the online approval line, and the content consistency mainly depends on manual verification, which is time-consuming, laborious and error-prone; Electronic contracts ensure the consistency of online content through all links.

Authenticity identification of signature: paper contracts are often identified by public security organs in order to limit their responsibilities after disputes occur, and it is difficult to prevent hidden dangers;

Electronic contract is to ensure that the contents of the contract can be identified and cannot be tampered with through digital signature technology. It can quickly identify the authenticity through online signing, and issue an authoritative notarial certificate or judicial appraisal to prove its authenticity and effectiveness according to actual needs.

3) Cost control comparison:

Paper contract management mode not only needs to send freight back and forth, but also takes up storage space, so with the increase of years, it will become more and more difficult to store, access and file contracts. Electronic contract will consume 0 links such as paper, freight and storage space; Through online transmission and storage, speed up, reduce costs and control risks.