Open source e-signature platform, an alternative to Docusign
Documenso 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.
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- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- 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
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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