Adobe SignProcesses over 400 million transactions yearly across major industries82.0NEW$2.49 per month
DocuSignOver 1 million customers and 1 billion documents signed annually69.3NEW£25 per month (Standard, self-service signing)
HelloSignPart of Dropbox ecosystem with native file integration capabilities66.1NEWFree tier available
Nitro SignIncludes native PDF editor with Nitro's document management technology61.8NEW$6.99 per month
YousignTrusted by over 100,000 users across France, Belgium, Spain and beyond since 201236.5NEW£29 per month
UniversignISO 27001 certified and qualified trust service provider under eIDAS regulation32.6NEWCustom
OneSpan SignTrusted by major financial institutions and government organisations worldwide32.4NEWCustom
Adobe Sign enables users to electronically sign documents whilst maintaining workflows within familiar Adobe and Microsoft environments. It offers flexible signing workflows, cloud storage integration, and advanced verification options.
DocuSign provides comprehensive electronic signature and document management solutions trusted by millions globally. It offers advanced workflow automation, multi-party signing, and deep integrations with popular business tools.
HelloSign (now Dropbox Sign) delivers user-friendly electronic signature functionality with straightforward pricing and excellent customer support. It simplifies signing workflows for teams and individuals without complex requirements.
Nitro Sign combines electronic signatures with comprehensive PDF editing, manipulation, and document management capabilities. It targets organisations needing both signing and document workflow solutions in one platform.
SignNow emphasises mobile accessibility and user-friendly signing experiences. It provides affordable plans, unlimited signers and documents, and strong security features.
SignEasy prioritises simplicity and mobile usability, allowing users to sign, send, and manage documents from smartphones and tablets. It serves individuals and small organisations with basic signing needs.
eSign Genie provides secure electronic signature capabilities with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, HIPAA certification, and document security. It offers straightforward pricing and solid integration options.
Yousign is a cloud-based electronic signature platform that specialises in eIDAS-compliant digital signatures for businesses across Europe. It offers straightforward document signing workflows with integration capabilities for existing business processes.
Universign provides qualified electronic signature services with multi-authentication methods and full legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions. It focuses on security and meets the highest certification standards for digital documents.
OneSpan (formerly eSignLive) provides enterprise-grade e-signature solutions with particular strength in regulated industries. It offers advanced security, biometric support, and deep customisation capabilities.
E-signatures are electronic representations of intent to sign (legally binding in most jurisdictions), whilst digital signatures use cryptographic technology to ensure authenticity and non-repudiation. Most document signing services provide e-signatures, which are sufficient for most business purposes.
Yes, electronic signatures are legally binding in the UK under the Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002 and the eIDAS regulation. Organisations must retain audit trails and ensure the signature method is appropriate for the document type and risk level.
Costs range from free tiers (limited documents and signers) to enterprise contracts. Most SMB plans cost £5-30 monthly, whilst enterprise solutions are custom priced. Consider whether pricing is per-user, per-document, or unlimited to find the best fit.
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