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Best Free Alternatives to DocuSign

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Category: LegalVerified for 2025

Top Recommended Replacements

PandaDoc

FREE

Best for Sales Proposals & CRM

Why we like it

Unlimited document uploads and signatures on paid plans; includes a built-in document editor (no need to upload PDFs); deep integration with HubSpot/Salesforce; built-in payment collection.

Keep in mind

The free plan is limited to simple document uploads without templates or advanced tracking.

DocuSeal

FREE

Best Open Source Alternative

Why we like it

100% free and self-hostable (Docker); unlimited users and documents; modern and fast UI; includes a powerful API for developers to embed signing in their own apps.

Keep in mind

Requires basic technical knowledge to self-host for maximum privacy/cost-savings.

SignNow (by airSlate)

Best Budget-Friendly Professional Tool

Why we like it

Highly affordable for small teams; includes templates, bulk sending, and a mobile app on the base plan; extremely reliable SOC 2 Type II security.

Keep in mind

The user interface is more functional than beautiful; lacks the 'Agreement Management' AI of more expensive tools.

Dropbox Sign (HelloSign)

Best for Technical & Minimalist Workflows

Why we like it

Industry-leading API for developers; seamless integration with Dropbox, Google Drive, and Slack; unlimited signature requests on most paid plans.

Keep in mind

Lacks complex 'Contract Lifecycle Management' (CLM) features found in DocuSign or PandaDoc.

Adobe Acrobat Sign

Best for Adobe Ecosystem Users

Why we like it

Integrates perfectly with Acrobat Pro; includes powerful AI-powered form filling; global legal compliance (eIDAS, UETA, ESIGN).

Keep in mind

Can be expensive if you aren't already paying for an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

SignWell

FREE

Best for Individual Freelancers

Why we like it

Very generous free plan (3 documents/mo); simple, clean interface that requires zero training for signers; legally binding audit trails.

Keep in mind

Advanced features like data validation or branding are locked behind the Business tier.

Jotform Sign

FREE

Best for Signatures in Forms

Why we like it

Ideal if you need to collect a signature *as part of* a larger form or application; 600+ templates; automatic PDF generation and sync.

Keep in mind

Monthly limits on 'signed documents' even on paid tiers; more expensive than standalone e-sign tools.

BoldSign

FREE

Best for Growing Startups

Why we like it

Offers a 'Free Forever' plan for small businesses (3 documents/mo); unlimited templates on all paid plans; supports multi-language signing.

Keep in mind

Smaller integration library compared to the 'Big Three' (DocuSign, Adobe, Dropbox).

Zoho Sign

FREE

Best for Organizations already using Zoho

Why we like it

Deeply integrated with Zoho CRM and Projects; helps with GDPR and HIPAA compliance; supports bulk sending at a lower price than DocuSign.

Keep in mind

UI follows the Zoho standard, which can feel less 'modern' than newer startups like PandaDoc.

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