Comparison

Docusign vs DocHub

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

DocHub

Easily fill, edit, sign, and share PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Create fillable forms, request eSignatures, and track document changes in real-time. Securely access and manage your documents from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Fill and edit PDFs
  • Add eSignatures
  • Create fillable forms
  • Upload and snap document photos
  • Real-time document tracking
  • Secure document collaboration
Features
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Get your PDFs done anytime, anywhere. DocHub’s free mobile app makes it easy to add, edit, sign, fill out, and share PDFs, no matter your location. Send documents for eSignature and track document changes in real-time straight from your mobile device. Add documents in a snap Stay productive wherever you go. With the DocHub app, you can access your documents from your mobile device. Open existing PDFs, upload new files or their photos, or snap a picture of your document in seconds. Sign and request signatures with a few taps Forget the hassle of printing, scanning, and waiting for sign-offs. With the DocHub mobile app, gathering eSignatures is a breeze. Just pick your document, assign recipients and their signing sequence, and tap Send. Your recipients will receive a link to the document via email, allowing them to sign it from any device. You'll get a push notification in your DocHub dashboard and an email alert with a link to your finalized document. Edit documents from anywhere Get more documents done by editing PDFs from your smartphone. Add text, images, and comments. Highlight, white out, or strike through details as needed. Adjust your document to your liking by adding or rotating pages. Once you're done with the changes, share your document or save it to your mobile device in a few taps. Create PDF forms and reusable templates With the DocHub mobile app, you can create fillable forms from anywhere and get them completed by others. Easily add fields for signatures, text, dates, and initials, adjust their position, or delete them if needed. You can make your form public or create a secure share link to let others fill and sign your PDF form. If a document is frequently used, save time by making it a reusable template. Once completed, you can view every copy via the master template right from your mobile device. Collaborate and share Ensure your team's productivity remains uninterrupted, regardless of their location. Grant user permissions to enable others to view or modify your document from any device. Keep track of documents from anywhere Whether you're commuting, traveling, or simply taking a break, DocHub's push and email notifications help you stay in the know on the status of your documents and forms. You can also view a detailed activity log for each of your documents straight from your mobile device. Stay secure no matter your location DocHub keeps your documents safe with end-to-end encryption and biometric authentication so you can work from anywhere with confidence. Privacy Notice: https://dochub.com/site/privacy Terms of Service: https://dochub.com/site/terms

Screenshots

Docusign4 screens
DocHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Docusign at none against DocHub's shown. Docusign also leads on ratings volume (827K vs 410) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). DocHub's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 DocHub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Docusign against 4.8 for DocHub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docusign has 827K ratings behind it against 410, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Docusign's written reviews are positive against 50% of DocHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Docusign ships an update fortnightly, DocHub every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Docusign versus DocHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocusignDocHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (827K ratings) — better4.8 (410 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings827K — better410
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDocusignDocHub

Customer experience

Docusign

All ratings826,948 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,106 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative26.0%

DocHub

All ratings410 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative45.5%

User reviews

Docusign

From 827K 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

DocHub

From 410 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use on phone/laptop
  • 💰 Free to use
  • 🚀 Makes life easier
  • 👍 Great for signing/filling PDFs
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes repeatedly
  • 🐛 Signatures don't work on mobile
  • 🐛 Can only request 1 signature at a time
  • 🐛 Clients unable to sign
  • 💸 Deceptive billing/dark patterns

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

DocHub

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • Signatures don't work on mobile
  • Clients unable to sign documents
  • Formatting issues with text size and rotation
  • Text shrinks to minuscule size upon download
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  • Text rotates vertically upon download
  • The 'DONE' option at the top right doesn't stay open
  • Unable to sign in to the mobile app
  • Signature upload speed is extremely slow
  • App no longer opens, displays 'something went wrong'
  • App is bad for iPad

Requested features

2 requests
  • Scan as PDF instead of photo
  • Integration to Trello

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
2 purchases

DocHub

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$16.001 Month
  • Pro Annually1 Month trial$143.991 Year

Questions

Is Docusign free?
Docusign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocHub free?
DocHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Docusign or DocHub?
Docusign is rated higher. Docusign averages 4.9 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while DocHub averages 4.8 from 410 ratings.
Do Docusign or DocHub have ads?
DocHub shows ads; Docusign does not.
Which is updated more often, Docusign or DocHub?
Docusign ships an update fortnightly, and DocHub every 2 weeks. Most recently, Docusign was updated on October 18, 2026 and DocHub on October 18, 2026.

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