Docusign eSignature
DefaultThe market-standard e-signature tool. No free plan; Personal $11/mo for 5 envelopes, Standard $30/user/mo (yearly).
From $10/mo
Prices checked October 23, 2026ecom.docusign.com pricing page
85/100
Tool matchup
Docusign eSignature vs SignNow
Docusign vs SignNow: SignNow Starter is $8/mo billed yearly with unlimited users; Docusign Personal is $10 for 1 user and 5 envelopes a month. Bulk send and payments start at $15 on SignNow, $40 on Docusign.
SignNow
Strong ChoiceE-signatures with unlimited users on every plan. Starter $8/mo billed yearly ($20 monthly), Professional $15 ($30), Business $30 ($50).
From $8/mo
Prices checked October 23, 2026signnow.com pricing page
82/100
Our Verdict
Docusign eSignatureOur Pick
Docusign eSignature scores 85/100 and SignNow 82/100. Docusign leads on integrations (14/15 vs 12/15) and trust (10/10 vs 9/10). Outcome fit (18/25), setup speed (18/20), pricing (12/15) and UX (13/15) are level. The prices look close at the bottom and diverge above it. SignNow Starter is $8 a month billed yearly ($20 monthly) with unlimited users, templates and document storage. Professional is $15 ($30) and adds bulk send, signing links, payments and scheduled sending; Business is $30 ($50) and adds custom branding, signing by SMS and approval workflows. Docusign Personal is $10 a month billed yearly upfront for 1 user and 5 envelopes a month. Standard is $25 per user a month with 100 envelopes per user a year, and bulk send and payments during signing start on Business Pro at $40 per user a month billed yearly upfront. Choose Docusign if a client or procurement team expects it. Choose SignNow if several people send documents, or you need bulk send or payments at a lower price. SignNow's review count (4,500+, 4.6) is stated on its own site; Docusign's trust score rests on independent G2 reviews. All prices were read from the vendors' own pages on October 23, 2026.
Verdict
Docusign eSignature leads by 3 points (close call).
Decision guidance
- Docusign eSignature currently leads with 85/100.
- Docusign eSignature strength: Strong on trust.
- SignNow trails Docusign eSignature most on Integrations: 12/15 vs 14/15.
What drives this decision
- Integrations favors Docusign eSignature by 2 points.
- Trust & support favors Docusign eSignature by 1 points.
Decision shortcuts
Pick the right tool for your workflow
Both send documents for legally binding e-signature. SignNow is cheaper per team and lists more at lower tiers; Docusign is the name clients recognise.
Choose Docusign eSignature if
- A client or procurement team expects Docusign: it scores 10/10 on trust and 14/15 on integrations.
- You are one person with few documents: Personal is $10/mo billed yearly for 1 user and 5 envelopes a month.
- You want the higher overall score: 85/100 against 82/100.
Choose SignNow if
- Several people send documents: SignNow lists unlimited users on every plan.
- You need bulk send or payments cheaply: Professional is $15/mo billed yearly, Docusign Business Pro $40 per user.
- You want signing by SMS or custom branding: both are on Business at $30/mo billed yearly.
Avoid this mismatch
- Don't compare monthly toggles to yearly prices: SignNow Starter is $8 billed yearly but $20 monthly; Docusign Personal is $10 yearly upfront but $15 month to month.
- Don't assume equal volume: Docusign Standard lists 100 envelopes per user a year on annual plans.
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- Docusign eSignature: 85/100
- SignNow: 82/100
- Docusign eSignature leads by 3 points (close call).
Best fit
Who each tool is for
Docusign eSignature
DefaultBest for: Consultants whose clients expect Docusign, or who sign contracts with larger companies.
Why pick it: Clients and legal teams already trust it, so contracts and SOWs get signed without questions about the tool.
Watch for: Personal allows only 5 envelopes a month and there is no proposal builder. For proposals plus signatures use PandaDoc; for cheaper signatures, SignWell or Dropbox Sign.
SignNow
Strong ChoiceBest for: Consultants and small teams who send contracts to many signers and want unlimited users at a low entry price.
Why pick it: Unlimited users on every plan, and bulk send, payments and signing links from the $15 Professional plan.
Watch for: Custom branding, signing by SMS and approval workflows start on the $30 Business plan. If your clients ask for Docusign by name, use Docusign.
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Docusign eSignature | SignNow | |
|---|---|---|
| Quick facts | ||
| Pricing sanity | From $10/mo | From $8/mo |
| Integrations | 8+ | 2+ |
| Score breakdown | ||
| Outcome fit | 18/25 | 18/25 |
| Setup speed | 18/20 | 18/20 |
| Pricing sanity | 12/15 | 12/15 |
| Integrations | 14/15 | 12/15 |
| UX polish | 13/15 | 13/15 |
| Trust & support | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Summary | ||
| Best for | Consultants whose clients expect Docusign, or who sign contracts with larger companies. | Consultants and small teams who send contracts to many signers and want unlimited users at a low entry price. |
| Key strength | Strong on trust | Strong on setup speed |
Pricing
Plan-by-plan pricing
Docusign eSignature
| Plan | Price | Limits (vendor's wording) |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | $10 per user / month, billed annually$15 per user / month, billed monthly | 1 user; 5 envelopes per month; templates. $10 billed yearly upfront ($120), $11 on an annual commitment paid monthly, $15 month to month |
| Standard | $25 per user / month, billed annually$45 per user / month, billed monthly | Per user. $25 billed yearly upfront ($300), $30 on an annual commitment paid monthly, $45 month to month. 100 envelopes per user per year on annual plans (10 per user per month on monthly billing) |
| Business Pro | $40 per user / month, billed annually$65 per user / month, billed monthly | Per user. $40 billed yearly upfront ($480), $45 on an annual commitment paid monthly, $65 month to month. Adds web forms, payments during signing and bulk send |
Prices checked October 23, 2026ecom.docusign.com pricing page
SignNow
| Plan | Price | Limits (vendor's wording) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $8 per seat / month, billed annually$20 per seat / month, billed monthly | $8/mo billed yearly, $20 billed monthly; unlimited users, templates and document storage; legally binding e-signatures; auto-reminders; iOS and Android apps |
| Professional | $15 per seat / month, billed annually$30 per seat / month, billed monthly | $15/mo billed yearly, $30 billed monthly; adds bulk send, signing links, collect payments, scheduled sending, team collaboration and team reports |
| Business | $30 per seat / month, billed annually$50 per seat / month, billed monthly | $30/mo billed yearly, $50 billed monthly; adds custom branding, signing by SMS, advanced signer authentication, formula and conditional fields, approval workflows |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | $1.50 per signature invite, volume discounts; adds full API access, premium integrations, industry-specific compliance, SSO, user management and phone support |
Prices checked October 23, 2026signnow.com pricing page
Cost calculator
What would you pay?
Seats
Billing
Docusign eSignature
$10 per month · $120 per year
Cheapest plan that fits: Personal, $10 per seat or user
SignNow
$8 per month · $96 per year
Cheapest plan that fits: Starter, $8 per seat or user
Uses list prices from each vendor's pricing page, before tax and discounts. Free plans and custom-quote plans are left out.
Method
How we checked
- Scores: Curalo rates each tool out of 100 on six consultant criteria (outcome fit, setup speed, pricing, integrations, UX, trust and support). See the scoring method
- Docusign eSignature: prices checked October 23, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page: ecom.docusign.com
- SignNow: prices checked October 23, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page: signnow.com
- Plans, limits and platforms are copied from each vendor's pricing page in the vendor's own terms.
- Anything a vendor does not publish is shown as not listed rather than guessed. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor's page before buying.
Common questions
Questions consultants ask before choosing
Does SignNow charge per user?
No. SignNow's pricing page lists unlimited users on every plan: Starter $8, Professional $15 and Business $30 a month billed yearly ($20, $30 and $50 monthly). Enterprise is $1.50 per signature invite. Read on October 23, 2026.
How many documents can I send on Docusign Personal?
Docusign Personal lists 1 user and 5 envelopes a month, at $10 a month billed yearly upfront ($120).
Which has bulk send and payments?
SignNow lists bulk send, signing links and payments on Professional ($15/mo billed yearly). Docusign lists bulk send and payments during signing on Business Pro ($40 per user a month billed yearly upfront).
Which is better for consultants, Docusign eSignature or SignNow?
Docusign eSignature scores 85/100 and SignNow scores 82/100 on Curalo's consultant rubric. The biggest gap is Integrations: Docusign eSignature 14/15 vs 12/15.
Is Docusign eSignature or SignNow cheaper?
Docusign eSignature's cheapest paid plan is Personal at $10 per user / month, billed annually. SignNow's cheapest paid plan is Starter at $8 per seat / month, billed annually.
Do Docusign eSignature and SignNow have a free plan?
Docusign eSignature lists no free plan. SignNow lists no free plan.
What would one user pay for Docusign eSignature or SignNow?
Docusign eSignature: $10 a month on Personal. SignNow: $8 a month on Starter. Annual list prices where available, before tax.
When is Docusign eSignature the wrong choice?
Personal allows only 5 envelopes a month and there is no proposal builder. For proposals plus signatures use PandaDoc; for cheaper signatures, SignWell or Dropbox Sign.
When is SignNow the wrong choice?
Custom branding, signing by SMS and approval workflows start on the $30 Business plan. If your clients ask for Docusign by name, use Docusign.
Guides
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