Reviews
Independent platform reviews
In-depth reviews of e-signature platforms evaluated on security, compliance, usability, and value - with no influence from affiliate relationships.
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Dropbox Sign Read the review Dropbox Sign’s layout is clear and simple to use for those who prefer drag and drop on a desktop as well as mobile. Sending out bulk requests and keeping track of the progress of each request is made simple thanks to comprehensive reporting tools. However, these features require a two-user licence so Dropbox Sign is not suited to individual users but rather SMEs who want to integrate signing with their document, CRM, HR and productivity tools. It works well and is simple to use but is let by help being restricted to email. -
Adobe Acrobat Sign Read the review Adobe Acrobat Sign offers a full range of features to fit in with company workflows, ensuring documents are signed by the right people in the right order and can even be reassigned, if required. It’s suited to companies who rely heavily on PDFs and possibly already use Adobe Acrobat Pro for document creation. Companies who only need to send out documents occasionally to be signed, and don’t need a plan to fit in with their corporate workflows, may want to stick with Acrobat Pro for more routine, simpler signature requests. -
SignNow Read the review SignNow is a capable electronic signature platform suited to small and mid-sized businesses that require straightforward document execution. It captures signatures efficiently and offers functional native mobile applications for in-person signing. The platform executes core document management well, allowing users to upload, configure, and send contracts quickly. However, its pricing structure presents a severe hidden limitation. Standard plans cap users at just 100 signature invites per year, after which expensive overage fees apply, meaning costs escalate rapidly as operational volume increases. -
PandaDoc Read the review PandaDoc is best suited for sales teams that need to generate complex, highly visual proposals rather than just collect signatures on static PDFs. It functions exceptionally well as a document builder, using a drag-and-drop editor that pulls pricing tables and client data directly from a CRM. The meaningful limitation is its pricing structure. Because essential sales features like CRM integrations and approval workflows are locked behind the mid-tier Business plan, per-seat costs escalate rapidly when non-sales staff require access to the platform to review or approve documents. -
Docusign Read the review Docusign is a great choice for businesses and organisations that prioritise compliance and audit quality, such as legal teams, HR departments handling regulated agreements, financial services, and healthcare businesses that need a HIPAA-compatible solution. However, it's a harder sell for small businesses and sole traders. The free plan's three-lifetime-send cap is effectively unusable for anything beyond testing. And while the Personal plan, at $11 a month (£8/month), is affordable (but with a five-envelope monthly cap), the $30 (£20/user/month) Standard price is too much for small businesses with modest signing volumes. Teams that need Salesforce integration or conditional routing on a self-serve plan should evaluate PandaDoc first, with conditional fields being available on its Business plan at $49/user/month, without the need to engage with the company's sales team.
