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DocuSign vs signNow: which one fits

Both sell e-signatures by plan. DocuSign covers the most scenarios, including notarization and ID checks; signNow's Business plan is one of the cheapest per-user options when you pay a year up front.

IN SHORT

Both sell e-signatures by plan. DocuSign covers the most scenarios, including notarization and ID checks; signNow's Business plan is one of the cheapest per-user options when you pay a year up front. DocuSign Personal starts at $11/month for 1 user, billed annually; signNow Business starts at $8/month per seat billed annually, $20 billed monthly. If neither fits, SoloWOS E-Signatures lets you send PDFs for e-signature, with 15 signature requests a month on Solo and 12 other tools for $15/month.

Prices and limits as of .

DocuSign vs signNow at a glance

DocuSign compared with signNow
ComparedDocuSignsignNow
Cheapest paid plan$11/month for 1 user, billed annually (Personal)$8/month per seat billed annually, $20 billed monthly (Business)
Free planFree account: sign without limit, send about 3 envelopes in totalNo free plan, only a 7-day free trial
Plan limits5 envelopes (signature requests) a month · 1 userPer-user pricing · Bulk send, signing links and custom branding start on Business Premium
Free planFree account: sign without limit, send about 3 envelopes in totalNone confirmed on their pricing or help pages
Free trialYes7 days
Requests on the cheapest plan5 envelopes a month (Personal)Check their site
Bulk send and signing linksCheck their siteBusiness Premium

Sources: DocuSign pricing (checked ) and signNow pricing (checked ). Prices change and can vary by region, so check their pages for current plans.

Which one to pick

Pick DocuSign if

  • You need notarization, qualified signatures or ID verification.
  • Your industry requires specific signing workflows.
DocuSign vs SoloWOS

Pick signNow if

  • You want the lowest per-user price and can pay annually.
  • You send one document to many people at once (Business Premium).
signNow vs SoloWOS

Or use SoloWOS E-Signatures if

  • You'd rather pay monthly and also send proposals and invoices from the same account.
  • Your contracts start from a proposal the client accepted.
See E-Signatures

DocuSign vs signNow questions

Is DocuSign or signNow cheaper?
DocuSign's cheapest paid plan started at $11/month for 1 user, billed annually (Personal), and signNow's at $8/month per seat billed annually, $20 billed monthly (Business), when we checked in October 2026. Free plans: DocuSign: Free account: sign without limit, send about 3 envelopes in total. signNow: No free plan, only a 7-day free trial.
What's the main difference between DocuSign and signNow?
Both sell e-signatures by plan. DocuSign covers the most scenarios, including notarization and ID checks; signNow's Business plan is one of the cheapest per-user options when you pay a year up front.
Is there a cheaper option than DocuSign and signNow?
If you need this together with proposals, invoices and scheduling, SoloWOS includes E-Signatures with 15 signature requests a month on the Solo plan, plus 12 other tools, for $15/month. It does less than either app in some areas, so read the lists above first.

DocuSign and signNow are trademarks of their owners. SoloWOS is not affiliated with or endorsed by either. Comparisons are based on their public pages as of the dates above.

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