Apps with Electronic signatures
21 apps
Top Electronic signatures apps ranked by the community
Jotform is an online form builder with a large template library, a drag-and-drop editor, conditional logic and integrations with many payment gateways. Its mobile apps can collect data offline, and the wider suite adds Jotform Tables, an app builder, PDF generation and e-signatures through Jotform Sign. A free plan covers basic use, and HIPAA-compliant options are available for healthcare.
10 Jotform alternativesPros
- Huge template library and a drag-and-drop editor that is easy to learn
- Many payment gateways, plus e-signatures through Jotform Sign
- Mobile apps can collect submissions offline
Cons
- Free plan caps forms and monthly submissions fairly tightly
- Interface can feel cluttered given how many options and products it bundles
- Forms on the free plan display Jotform branding
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesAdobe Acrobat is the PDF application from Adobe, the company that created the format. The free Acrobat Reader views, annotates and signs files, while paid Acrobat Standard and Pro add text and image editing, OCR, conversion to and from Office formats, redaction, comparison and e-signature requests. An AI Assistant can summarise documents and answer questions about them.
11 Adobe Acrobat alternativesPros
- Reference PDF tool from the company that created the format
- Free Reader for viewing, annotating and signing
- Pro adds editing, OCR, redaction, comparison and signature requests
Cons
- Editing and conversion require a costly subscription
- Heavy app with frequent prompts to upgrade
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesFoxit PDF Editor is a commercial PDF editor from Foxit Software, positioned as an alternative to Adobe Acrobat for businesses. It edits text and images, runs OCR on scans, converts to and from Office formats, protects and redacts documents and handles e-signatures, with an AI assistant for summaries and translation. It is sold by subscription with a free trial, and the separate Foxit PDF Reader is free.
10 Foxit PDF Editor alternativesPros
- Full PDF editing, OCR, redaction and e-signatures
- Lighter alternative to Acrobat with a familiar ribbon interface
- Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web
Cons
- Subscription required after the free trial
- The Mac version has fewer features than the Windows one
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesPDF Expert is a PDF app from Readdle designed for Apple devices. Reading, annotating, highlighting and filling forms are free, while a subscription unlocks text and image editing, OCR for scanned pages, page management, conversion and signatures. Its native interface is designed to stay responsive with large documents.
8 PDF Expert alternativesPros
- Native Apple design that stays fast with large documents
- Reading, annotation and form filling are free
- Clean tools for editing text, images and pages
Cons
- Editing, OCR and conversion require a subscription
- Fewer enterprise and automation features than Acrobat
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesSmallpdf is a Swiss PDF platform with simple tools to compress, convert, merge, split, edit and sign PDFs from the browser, plus desktop and mobile apps. It is aimed at individuals and teams with quick, occasional PDF tasks. Free users get a limited number of tasks per day, while the Pro plan removes limits and adds OCR, batch processing and AI tools for summarising documents.
8 Smallpdf alternativesPros
- Clean, simple tools for quick PDF tasks in the browser
- Compress, convert, merge, edit and sign in one place
- Desktop and mobile apps alongside the web version
Cons
- Free users get only a few tasks per day
- OCR, batch processing and AI tools require Pro
- Files are processed online, a concern for sensitive documents
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesiLovePDF is a web-based PDF toolkit from a company based in Barcelona, with single-purpose tools to merge, split, compress, convert, rotate, watermark, OCR and sign PDF files. Desktop and mobile apps cover the same tasks, and a developer API is offered separately. Most tools are free with file-size and usage limits, and a Premium subscription removes them.
8 iLovePDF alternativesPros
- Simple single-purpose tools for merging, splitting and compressing
- Most tools work free in the browser, with nothing to install
- Developer API for automating PDF tasks
Cons
- Free use has file-size and usage limits
- Uploading files to a web service may not suit sensitive documents
- Text editing is basic compared with desktop editors
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPDFgear is a free PDF application from Singapore-based PDF Gear Tech for reading, editing, converting, merging, compressing and signing documents. It includes OCR for scanned files and a Copilot assistant that summarises PDFs and carries out edits from chat requests. It is available on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and the web, without watermarks or a required account.
10 PDFgear alternativesPros
- Free editing, conversion and signing without watermarks
- No account required to use the apps
- Copilot assistant summarises PDFs and applies edits from chat
Cons
- Text editing is less precise than in Acrobat or Foxit
- Younger product with less of a track record than established editors
Cost / LicenseFreeProprietaryCategoriesNitro PDF Pro is a commercial PDF editor from Nitro Software for Windows and Mac, aimed at businesses replacing Adobe Acrobat. It edits text and images, converts PDFs to and from Word, Excel and PowerPoint, runs OCR, manages pages and includes Nitro Sign for sending documents for signature. It is a paid product with a free trial.
7 Nitro PDF Pro alternativesPros
- Office-style interface that feels familiar to Word users
- Solid conversion to and from Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Nitro Sign included for sending documents for signature
Cons
- Desktop only, with no mobile apps
- Paid product after the trial, with no free tier
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesPDF24 Tools is a free collection of PDF utilities from the German company Geek Software, covering merging, splitting, compressing, converting, OCR, editing, signing and redacting. The tools run in the browser, and the PDF24 Creator app for Windows offers the same features offline along with a virtual PDF printer. There is no paid tier, and the website shows ads.
10 PDF24 Tools alternativesPros
- Completely free, with no paid tier
- Wide range of tools, including OCR, redaction and signing
- Windows app works offline and adds a virtual PDF printer
Cons
- The website shows ads alongside the tools
- The desktop app is Windows only
- Interface is functional rather than modern
Cost / LicenseFreeProprietaryCategoriesStirling-PDF is an open-core PDF application you can run on your own server, typically with Docker, so documents never leave your infrastructure. It bundles tools to merge, split, compress, convert, OCR, sign, redact and edit PDFs, plus a REST API and pipelines for automating repetitive jobs. The core is MIT-licensed and free; paid plans add enterprise features such as SSO.
7 Stirling-PDF alternativesPros
- Self-hosted, so documents never leave your infrastructure
- Dozens of tools for merging, OCR, redaction and conversion
- REST API and pipelines automate repetitive jobs
Cons
- Requires running a server, typically with Docker
- SSO and other enterprise features are paid
Cost / LicenseFreemiumOpen sourceCategoriesPlatformsOkular is the document viewer developed by the KDE community, opening PDF, EPUB, DjVu, XPS, comic books and other formats in one application. It supports highlighting, notes and other annotations, form filling and digital signatures for PDFs. Okular is free and open source, is usually installed with the KDE Plasma desktop on Linux and is also available for Windows.
6 Okular alternativesPros
- Opens PDF, EPUB, DjVu, XPS and comics in one viewer
- Highlights, notes, form filling and digital signatures
- Free and open source, with no ads
Cons
- Cannot edit the text or images of a PDF
- Works best on KDE Plasma and feels less native elsewhere
Cost / LicenseFreeOpen sourceCategoriesDocusign is an e-signature service from the US company of the same name, used to send contracts and forms for legally binding signature on any device. Senders build reusable templates, define signing order and fields, track status and keep a detailed audit trail, with integrations for Salesforce, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace and a developer API. Signing is free; sending requires a paid plan after a trial.
9 Docusign alternativesPros
- Widely recognized service that recipients already know how to use
- Detailed audit trail and flexible signing order
- Integrations with Salesforce, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Cons
- Pricier than many newer e-signature tools
- Plans cap the number of envelopes you can send
- Bulk sending and advanced fields require higher tiers
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesAdobe Acrobat Sign is Adobe's electronic signature service for sending, signing and tracking agreements from a browser, a mobile app or Acrobat itself. It supports reusable templates, web forms, bulk sending, signer authentication and audit reports, and integrates with Microsoft 365, Salesforce and Workday. It is included in some Acrobat plans and sold separately to businesses, with a free trial.
9 Adobe Acrobat Sign alternativesPros
- Built into Acrobat, so PDFs go out for signature in a few clicks
- Integrations with Microsoft 365, Salesforce and Workday
- Web forms, bulk sending and signer authentication for businesses
Cons
- Plans and bundles are confusing to compare
- Interface feels heavier than simpler e-signature tools
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesDropbox Sign, previously known as HelloSign, is an e-signature service owned by Dropbox for sending documents for signature and signing them online. It offers templates, reminders, signer order, audit trails and integrations with Google Workspace and Dropbox, plus an API for embedding signing in other products. A free plan allows a few signature requests per month.
9 Dropbox Sign alternativesPros
- Clean, simple signing experience for senders and signers
- Well-documented API for embedding signatures in products
- Integrates with Google Workspace and Dropbox
Cons
- Free plan only covers a few signature requests per month
- Fewer workflow and document features than all-in-one platforms
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsPandaDoc is a document automation platform for sales and operations teams to create proposals, quotes and contracts from templates, send them for e-signature and collect payments. It tracks when recipients open and read documents, supports approval workflows and syncs with CRMs such as HubSpot and Salesforce. A free eSign plan with a monthly document cap sits alongside paid plans.
9 PandaDoc alternativesPros
- Builds proposals, quotes and contracts from templates
- Shows when recipients open and read documents
- Syncs with HubSpot and Salesforce and can collect payments
Cons
- CRM integrations and key features need higher-priced plans
- Template editor has a learning curve for complex documents
- Free plan is limited to basic e-signatures
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriessignNow is an electronic signature service from airSlate for sending and signing documents from the web or mobile apps. It covers reusable templates, signing links, bulk invites, conditional fields, payment requests and an audit trail, with integrations for Google Workspace, Salesforce and Microsoft apps and a developer API. Plans are paid, with a free trial.
9 signNow alternativesPros
- Bulk invites, conditional fields and payment requests
- Templates and reusable signing links speed up repeat documents
- Integrations with Google Workspace, Salesforce and Microsoft apps
Cons
- No free plan beyond the trial
- Interface feels less polished than leading competitors
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesYoutrust (formerly Yousign) is a French e-signature service for businesses and freelancers that need legally valid signatures under the EU eIDAS regulation. It offers simple, advanced and qualified signature levels, templates, automatic reminders, audit trails and an API, with data hosted in Europe. A free plan covers a couple of signature requests each month, and paid plans scale with usage.
9 Youtrust (Yousign) alternativesPros
- Simple, advanced and qualified signatures under the EU eIDAS rules
- Data hosted in Europe, a plus for GDPR compliance
- Clear interface with automatic reminders and templates
Cons
- Free plan is limited to a handful of signature requests
- Fewer integrations than global players like Docusign
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsDocuSeal is an open source platform for creating fillable PDF forms and collecting e-signatures, available as a hosted service or a self-hosted Docker app. A drag-and-drop builder places signature and form fields on documents, and an API, webhooks and embeddable components let developers add signing to their own apps. The self-hosted version is free under AGPL-3.0, with paid Pro features.
9 DocuSeal alternativesPros
- Free self-hosted version that runs as a Docker app
- Drag-and-drop builder for signature and form fields
- Embeddable components and an API to add signing to your own app
Cons
- Some advanced features require a paid Pro plan
- Fewer business integrations than established signature vendors
- Self-hosting means managing your own backups and updates
Cost / LicenseFreemiumOpen sourceCategoriesPlatformsDocumenso is an open source e-signature platform built with a focus on transparency, so anyone can inspect how documents are signed and stored. It supports templates, signing order, direct signing links, teams, webhooks and an API, and can be self-hosted or used through the hosted service. The code is published under AGPL-3.0, with a free plan and paid plans for teams.
8 Documenso alternativesPros
- Open source code lets anyone inspect how documents are signed
- Self-host it or use the hosted service with a free plan
- API, webhooks and templates for developers and teams
Cons
- Younger product with fewer integrations than Docusign
- Self-hosting requires setting up a signing certificate and email delivery
Cost / LicenseFreemiumOpen sourceCategoriesPlatformsSignWell, formerly Docsketch, is a web-based e-signature tool for small businesses that want to send contracts and forms without a complex setup. It offers reusable templates, reminders, signing order, a completion certificate with audit trail and an API for embedding signatures. A free plan includes a few documents per month, with paid plans for higher volumes and teams.
9 SignWell alternativesPros
- Free plan with a monthly allowance of documents
- Simple setup for sending contracts without any training
- Reminders, signing order and audit trail included
Cons
- Fewer integrations than larger e-signature platforms
- Team features and higher volumes require paid plans
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsZoho Sign is the digital signature service in Zoho's suite, used to send documents for signature, sign them yourself and track progress. It supports templates, sequential or parallel signing, signer authentication, bulk sending and audit trails, and connects with Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. A free plan covers a small number of documents; paid plans add volume and automation.
9 Zoho Sign alternativesPros
- Free plan for occasional signing needs
- Sequential or parallel signing with signer authentication
- Connects natively with Zoho CRM, Zoho Books and Microsoft 365
Cons
- Free volume is small, and automation sits on paid tiers
- Most valuable for teams already in the Zoho ecosystem
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