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Best E-signature tools in 2026

E-signature tools help you send documents for electronic signing. This list is for people comparing web, API, mobile, desktop, or self-hosted options on a budget.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    Zoho Sign

    by Zoho Sign
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
    7.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    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.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $10.05/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    Signeasy

    by Signeasy
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Xodo Sign

    by Xodo Sign
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone

    Xodo Sign combines e-signing, document editing, audit trails and team controls, with mobile apps and API workflows.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Leegality

    by Leegality
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

    7.5 From ₹15 Visit site
  8. 8

    Sertifi by Flywire

    by Sertifi by Flywire
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

    7.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    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.

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

    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
  11. 11

    SignRequest

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    SignRequest covers document preparation, signature routing, and status tracking, with a free tier and reusable templates.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €9/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    Skribble

    by Skribble
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Skribble if you need online signatures with signing workflows, audit records or connections to listed business tools.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €23/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    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.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $11/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    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.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    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.

    7.2 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  16. 16

    Sign.Plus

    by Sign.Plus
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Sign.Plus combines signature workflows, templates, bulk sending, and storage integrations. Check the free-plan limits and the listed paid plan details against your document volume.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    SigniFlow

    by SigniFlow
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

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

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  18. 18

    Signaturely

    by Signaturely
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 7-day trial 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
  20. 20

    ZapSign

    by ZapSign
    Free plan API

    ZapSign provides document-signing functions with templates, bulk sending, authentication, and audit records.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  21. 21

    Digio

    by Digio
    Free plan AndroidAPIWeb

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

    7.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  22. 22

    Signority API

    by Signority API
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Signority API offers a range of signing workflows, developer environments, and Canadian document hosting.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $12/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  23. 23

    LibreSign

    by LibreSign
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

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

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  24. 24

    SignWell

    by SignWell
    Free plan API
    7.0 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  25. 25

    S-Docs

    by S-Docs
    Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

    Choose S-Docs if your organization needs CRM-driven document generation and e-signatures, particularly within a supported Salesforce edition.

    7.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, free trials, paid starting prices, and open-source licences. Check audit trails, templates, bulk sending, API access, SMS authentication, signature order, and the platforms you need.

Questions

Do these e-signature tools have free plans?

A free plan is offered by tools in this category. Check the individual listing for its free-plan terms and limits.

Can I try an e-signature tool before paying?

A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Review the trial period, payment requirements, and conversion terms for the tool you choose.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Platforms represented include web, API, Android, iOS, Windows, and self-hosted deployments. Check the listing for the platform you need.

What features should I compare?

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