Comparison

Docusign vs SignNow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Docusign

Securely send and sign digital documents, contracts, and PDFs from any device. Create your own signature, upload files from various cloud services, and manage the signing process with ease. It's a legally binding and secure way to handle agreements.

Highlights
  • Create custom digital signatures
  • Upload documents from cloud storage
  • Unlimited free signing for all parties
  • Prepare documents with signature tags
  • Set signing order for multiple signers
  • Real-time signing notifications
  • Supports multiple document formats
Features
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Docusign eSignature is the world’s #1 way for businesses and individuals to securely send and sign agreements from practically anywhere, at any time, from almost any device. The Docusign app is easy to use, includes unlimited free signing for all parties, and is trusted by millions of people worldwide. HOW DOCUSIGN WORKS | e-Sign PDFs, forms, and contracts on the go. • Step 1: Create your customized digital signature directly on your device. • Step 2: Upload documents easily via email, Google Drive, DropBox, Box, Evernote, Salesforce, or photo scanning. • Step 3: E-sign your documents for free with no monthly limit. STREAMLINED, SIMPLIFIED MANAGEMENT | Send and monitor agreements straight from your device. • Step 1: Import files to prepare and send them out for signature. • Step 2: Prepare your document with “Sign Here” tags that show precisely where to sign, initial, or add additional information and invite others to sign. • You can set the signing order and workflow for multiple signers. • Docusign supports both in-person and remote signing. • Responsive signing functionality automatically adapts documents for mobile to the size and orientation of the signer’s device. • Step 3: Remind signers to sign with a single tap or void a document that has already been sent for signature. • Step 4: Receive real-time push notifications when a document has been signed. E-SIGNATURE THROUGH DOCUSIGN IS LEGAL AND SECURE. Docusign’s complies with the eSign Act, which means: • Agreements are legally binding. • There is a complete audit trail to track who signed when and where. • Documents are encrypted; this is safer and more secure than paper. • Docusign is ISO 27001 SSAE16 compliant. Docusign’s free eSignature app supports multiple document types and formats, including: • PDF • Word • Excel • Images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) • Text-Based Files Common documents to digitally sign with Docusign: • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) • Sales contracts and proposals • Health care documents • Financial agreements • Waivers • Permission slips • Lease agreements PREMIUM PLANS In addition to the free signing experience, Docusign offers advanced features through subscription plans: Business Pro Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Add logic and advanced fields to your most critical documents. • Automate your agreement process with bulk send, powerforms, comments and personalized branding. Standard Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Access to advanced fields including Docusign’s most popular. • Manage signing on-the-go. Remind, void, in-person signing, and reusable templates. Real Estate Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Powerful real estate features including zipForm Plus integration and web branding. • Managing signing on-the-go. Remind, void, in-person signing, and reusable templates. Personal Plan • Limited document sending. Send up to 5 documents monthly. • Access to essential fields. Request signature, date, and name. • Reusable templates so you can standardize your documents. Email your questions or feedback to: mobilefeedback@docusign.com Find out more about Docusign and electronic signatures: https://www.docusign.com/products/electronic-signature/how-docusign-works Subscription Plan Information: • Payment is charged to iTunes Account at the time a user confirms purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings after purchase. • Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.docusign.com/privacy/ Agreements and Terms: https://www.docusign.com/legal/agreements/

About

SignNow

Easily sign and manage PDF documents and other file formats with this comprehensive e-signature solution. Upload files, create templates, and collect legally-binding signatures from multiple parties. Securely store and access your documents online or offline.

Highlights
  • E-sign documents without limits
  • Create legally-binding e-signatures
  • Upload and fill PDF/Word documents
  • Convert image files to PDF
  • Create reusable document templates
  • Collect signatures from multiple users
  • Offline signing and syncing
Features
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SignNow is used by over 6 million people worldwide to sign, send, and manage documents — wherever they are, on any device. Skip printing, scanning, and waiting. With SignNow, you can get legally binding e-signatures in minutes. SIGN & SEND DOCUMENTS • Sign PDFs, Word files, and other formats in just a few taps • Send documents to one or more recipients via email or link • Set the signing order and assign roles • Get notified in real time when documents are opened or signed • Collect in-person signatures with Kiosk Mode — ideal for events, front desks, or check-ins FILL & EDIT DOCUMENTS • Fill out forms, add text, checkboxes, dates, and stamps • Convert images (JPEG, PNG, BMP, etc.) into PDFs • Import files from email, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more • Create reusable templates for documents you send often MANAGE YOUR DOCUMENT WORKFLOW • Collaborate with your team on shared documents • Track document status and view detailed audit history • Organize files into folders for quick access • Store all signed documents securely SECURITY & COMPLIANCE • 256-bit encryption for data in transit and at rest • Legally binding e-signatures compliant with ESIGN, UETA, and eIDAS • Detailed audit trails with timestamps, IP addresses, and signer info • Works offline — sign and edit documents without internet, sync when back online • Supports MobileIron AppConnect for enterprise-grade security MORE WAYS TO WORK • Sign in with your Google or Apple account • Access documents from mobile or web • Print documents directly from the app • Use widgets for quick access to key actions Start with a free 7-day trial — no credit card required. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.signnow.com/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://www.signnow.com/terms

Screenshots

Docusign4 screens
SignNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Docusign at 4.9 against SignNow's 4.5. Docusign also leads on ratings volume (832K vs 18K). SignNow's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Docusign sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and SignNow sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Docusign holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docusign has 832K ratings behind it against 18K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Docusign's written reviews are positive against 65% of SignNow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Docusign ships an update every 3 weeks, SignNow every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Docusign versus SignNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocusignSignNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (832K ratings) — better4.5 (18K ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings832K — better18K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31 — better#76
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB430 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDocusignairSlate, Inc.

Customer experience

Docusign

All ratings830,768 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,113 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative26.1%

SignNow

All ratings18,183 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews1,427 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative31.5%

User reviews

Docusign

From 832K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for signing documents on the go
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort
  • 🔒 Secure digital signatures
  • 👍 Useful for businesses and individuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches with placing signatures and text boxes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🐛 Issues with editing and updating documents
  • 🐛 Unreliable customer support
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

SignNow

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and legitimate
  • 🚀 Easy to use and convenient
  • 🚀 Smooth and simple
  • 🚀 Awesome and great app
  • 🚀 Saves time and money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔑 Difficult to cancel/unsubscribe
  • 🔑 Unauthorized charges
  • 🔑 Limited free features

Bugs and requests

Docusign

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or verify account
  • Signed documents not appearing in the app
  • Inconsistent behavior when finishing and sending documents
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices and operating systems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add strikethrough functionality
  • Improve text box editing and placement
  • Allow more customization of signature appearance
  • Integrate with more document formats (e.g., Word)
  • Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
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  • Improve mobile app performance and stability

SignNow

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Text alignment issues
  • Signature ID not working
  • Signed documents disappearing
  • Inability to open/edit signed documents
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to paste text
  • Improved text alignment and resizing
  • Bulk scanning and document management
  • Duplicate text boxes
  • Rotate/resize signature box
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  • Improved mobile interface

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Docusign

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Edition$14.991 Month
  • Professional Edition$19.991 Month
  • DocuSign for REALTORS®2 variants$34.991 Month
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  • Standard Edition2 variants$39.991 Month
  • Real Estate Edition$39.991 Month
  • Business Pro Monthly$59.991 Month
  • Business Pro$59.991 Month
  • Personal Edition$119.991 Year
9 purchases

SignNow

Subscriptions9
  • SignNow$2.991 Month
  • SignNow$4.991 Month
  • SignNow Business2 variants$6.991 Month
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  • SignNow Pro$14.991 Month
  • signNow Business Monthly2 variants$19.991 Month
  • SignNow Business, free trial7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • SignNow$23.991 Year
  • SignNow Premium$24.991 Month
  • SignNow Business, free trial7 Days trial$95.991 Year

Questions

Is Docusign free?
Docusign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SignNow free?
SignNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Docusign or SignNow?
Docusign is rated higher. Docusign averages 4.9 out of 5 from 832K ratings, while SignNow averages 4.5 from 18K ratings.
Do Docusign or SignNow have ads?
Neither Docusign nor SignNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Docusign or SignNow?
Docusign ships an update every 3 weeks, and SignNow every 9 days. Most recently, Docusign was updated on October 31, 2026 and SignNow on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Docusign or SignNow?
Docusign currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and SignNow at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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