E-signature tools
Send contracts for signature. 4 tools we track, checked .
Short answer page: What's the best e-signature tool?
Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order.
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PandaDoc
Pick this if you want sending proposals clients can sign.
Proposals, quotes and contracts with e-signature.
Free plan + paid plans · Free plan: Yes · Difficulty 2/5
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DocuSeal
Pick this if you want free self-hosted e-signature.
Open-source document signing you can self-host.
Free, open source · Free plan: Yes · Difficulty 2/5
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Docusign
Pick this if you want contracts clients already trust.
The best-known e-signature service.
Paid plans only · Free plan: Trial only
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Dropbox Sign
Pick this if you want a few contracts a month.
E-signature with a small free plan and an API.
Free plan + paid plans · Free plan: Yes
Side-by-side
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PandaDoc | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 2/5 | – | Sending proposals clients can sign |
| DocuSeal | Free, open source | Yes | Free | 2/5 | – | Free self-hosted e-signature |
| Docusign | Paid plans only | Trial only | See official site | – | – | Contracts clients already trust |
| Dropbox Sign | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | – | – | A few contracts a month |
"Starting price" is shown only for tools we profile in depth, where we read the official pricing page on . For the others, check the official site.