Mobile Signing
Enable signers to review and sign purchase documents securely from mobile devices, supporting remote vendors and field managers during time-sensitive procurement cycles.
Using signNow integrated with a CRM can streamline signature collection while preserving compliance and auditability, whereas Close CRM focuses on sales and relationship management with limited built-in eSignature depth for procurement workflows.
Manages vendor selection, issues purchase orders, and coordinates approvals. Uses templates and automated reminders to speed approvals, tracks signature status in the CRM, and requires reliable audit trails for invoice matching and compliance reviews.
Configures integrations, manages user access and security controls, and ensures API connections between signNow and CRM systems remain stable. Responsible for encryption settings, single sign-on configuration, and compliance with organizational security policies.
Procurement, legal, and operations teams frequently adopt eSignature integrations to accelerate purchasing and secure approvals within CRM workflows.
Combining signNow with CRM data helps cross-functional teams reduce cycle times while maintaining records required for audits and compliance.
Enable signers to review and sign purchase documents securely from mobile devices, supporting remote vendors and field managers during time-sensitive procurement cycles.
Share standardized contract and purchase order templates across procurement teams with centralized updates to reduce version drift and ensure consistent contract language.
Set granular user roles for creation, sending, and administrative review to maintain separation of duties and limit access to sensitive supplier agreements.
Configure signature authentication levels, retention policies, and consent records to align with ESIGN, UETA, and applicable sector regulations like HIPAA where relevant.
Apply company branding and standardized terms in signing interfaces and PDFs to present a consistent vendor experience and improve recognition during approvals.
Connect signNow to storage, accounting, and CRM systems to automate archival, invoice matching, and procurement recordkeeping without manual file transfers.
Send identical purchase orders or release forms to many recipients at once, tracking individual completion and reducing repetitive manual sends for high-volume procurement tasks.
Create reusable, pre-populated purchase order or contract templates that pull CRM fields to minimize data entry errors and accelerate signature-ready document preparation for recurring vendor agreements.
Use signNow APIs to embed signing flows directly into procurement portals or CRM automation, enabling programmatic sending, status checks, and secure retrieval of signed documents for reconciliation.
Maintain a detailed, tamper-evident history of signing events, timestamps, and IP addresses to satisfy internal controls and provide evidence for compliance or dispute resolution.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Default signature reminder frequency setting | 48 hours |
| Signed document storage location setting | CRM attachments |
| Webhook event endpoint configuration for status | HTTPS webhook URL |
| Template assignment and field mapping configuration | CRM field mapping |
| Signer authentication and verification level setting | Email plus SMS |
A municipal procurement office needed compliant signatures for vendor contracts and records retention
Resulting in faster procurement cycles, clearer audit responses, and consistent compliance with local recordkeeping rules.
A retail chain required quick onboarding of new suppliers with purchase agreements and insurance certificates
Resulting in reduced onboarding time, fewer data entry mistakes, and a consolidated record for procurement and finance teams.
| Feature or Criteria for Comparison | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSignature support | Limited | ||
| API access for automation | |||
| Bulk sending capability | |||
| HIPAA-ready options | Available | Depends | Available |
| Pricing and Licensing Metric | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly price | Starts at $8 per user per month, annual billing | Starts at $99 per user per month, billed monthly | Plans start around $10 per user per month | Included with Acrobat plans or enterprise options available | Pricing begins near $15 per user per month |
| Per-user licensing model | User-based seats available for teams and business plans | User seats per account, tiered features | User seats and per-envelope options | Licensed via Acrobat or enterprise agreements | User-based plus team plans |
| Per-envelope fees | No separate envelope fees for many plans, included | Not applicable to CRM subscription model | Available on some plans, variable | Typically part of enterprise tiers or Acrobat licensing | Usually included in subscription tiers |
| Ideal for purchasing teams | Procurement and finance teams needing affordable eSignature and APIs | CRM-centric teams tracking opportunities and deals | Large enterprises and regulated industries | Enterprises with Adobe ecosystem requirements | SMBs needing simple integrated signing |
| Free trial availability | Free trial options available for evaluation | Free trial available for CRM features | Free trial available for basic plans | Trial available with Acrobat services | Free trial available for Dropbox Sign plans |