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Best E-Signature Software in 2026

When documents need signatures, the workflow can include preparing reusable forms, collecting signatures in a set order, and keeping a record of the process. Compared on document templates, audit trail, bulk sending, and signature order, these e-signature tools cover practical parts of signing. API access and SMS authentication may also matter depending on how documents move through your workflow. Review free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as you compare costs. Sign.Plus, BoldSign, and Dropbox Sign are among the listed options, along with Jotform and Xodo Sign. Consider the kinds of documents you handle and which controls or workflow features are essential.

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    OpenSign

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Choose OpenSign if you need a free PDF signing plan, reusable templates, or self-hosting options.

    8.8 Free plan Visit site
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    BoldSign

    by BoldSign
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+1

    BoldSign combines contract signing, templates, and audit trails with mobile and API options. Review the plan limits and billing display to find the right fit.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Dropbox Sign

    by Dropbox Sign
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Dropbox Sign if you need legally binding online signatures with reusable templates, request tracking, or embedded signing.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $10.05/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Autentique

    Free plan APIWeb

    Autentique combines document preparation, delivery, signing, and management with multiple validation methods and API options.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
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    Digio

    by Digio
    Free plan AndroidAPIWeb

    Digio brings identity, document, signing, payment, consent, and screening functions into one business-focused product range.

    7.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Documenso

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Documenso offers signature workflows through web, API, and self-hosted options, with templates and embedding features.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) Visit site
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    eSigTek

    by eSigTek
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    eSigTek combines signature workflows with document sending, form collection, and file management.

    7.4 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Esup-Signature

    by Esup-Signature
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Esup-Signature combines configurable signing workflows, verification, and form handling in free, open-source software.

    7.4 Open source Visit site
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    Leegality

    by Leegality
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Leegality if your organization needs digital signing, stamping, and configurable paperwork workflows, including Salesforce-connected signing.

    7.4 From ₹15 Visit site
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    DigiSigner

    by DigiSigner
    Free plan APIWeb

    DigiSigner covers document signing, invitations, and several ways to create signatures. Check the monthly free-document allowance and API prerequisites against your workflow.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Docracy

    by Docracy
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Docracy for everyday electronic signing with templates, integrations, and a free no-account workflow for up to two signers.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    eSignly

    by eSignly
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone

    eSignly offers a limited free tier alongside paid plans with team workflow features. Its listed paid prices are annual-billing rates, and the free plan limits monthly signing requests.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    LibreSign

    by LibreSign
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    LibreSign provides self-hosted signing workflows with certificates, audit trails, API access, and mobile browser support.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Assinafy

    by Assinafy
    Free plan API

    Assinafy combines document signing with templates, bulk delivery, authentication, and audit records.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    E-Signing.io

    by E-Signing.io
    Free plan APIWeb

    E-Signing.io combines document creation, sending, signing, automation, and audit controls in one web and API service.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    eSigns

    Free plan APIWeb

    eSigns covers signing, workflow and document management with API access, integrations and stated security controls.

    7.2 From $9.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Jotform

    by Jotform
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Jotform combines form creation with workflow, document, and integration tools. The free plan has stated usage limits and branding, while multiuser access is limited to Enterprise.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    DocuSeal

    Free plan API

    DocuSeal offers several routes for document signing, from a limited free Basic tier to open-source and paid options.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo Visit site
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    DocuSign eSignature

    by DocuSign eSignature
    Free plan API

    DocuSign eSignature combines agreement workflows with signing, audit trails, and integrations. Compare the envelope limits and annual per-user prices with your expected volume before choosing a plan.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $11/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    FreeSign

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Choose FreeSign for occasional contract signing when a no-cost, open-source workflow is important. Its account-free recipient signing and flexible signing order cover straightforward documents.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Sertifi by Flywire

    by Sertifi by Flywire
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Travel companies looking for authorizations can start with the free plan.

    7.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Signaturely

    by Signaturely
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Signaturely covers document preparation, signing order, status tracking, and audit history.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Signeasy

    by Signeasy
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Signeasy combines document signing with a searchable contract repository, integrations, and an API.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SigniFlow

    by SigniFlow
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    SigniFlow combines core signing features with API and SMS options, plus plans organized around capacity.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Foxit eSign

    by Foxit eSign
    Free plan API

    Choose Foxit eSign if your organization needs API-based signatures with templates, bulk sending, and authentication options.

    7.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site

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