Custom fields
Add text, checkbox, radio, dropdown, and signature fields to collect exactly the information you need from signers and reduce post-signing follow-up.
Forms completed electronically can satisfy U.S. legal requirements when executed under ESIGN and UETA; for regulated sectors, ensure the chosen process supports required authentication, audit logs, and record retention policies to meet HIPAA, FERPA, or other standards.
Responsible for account configuration, user provisioning, and security settings; Admins manage templates, retention policies, and integrations to align forms free usage with organizational requirements.
Completes and signs forms as assigned or via links; Signing users may also create and send documents for signature depending on permissions granted by administrators.
Add text, checkbox, radio, dropdown, and signature fields to collect exactly the information you need from signers and reduce post-signing follow-up.
Save frequently used forms as templates to reproduce standard documents quickly, applying consistent fields and workflow settings for repeatable processes.
Send identical forms to many recipients in a single action, tracking each recipient's status separately to manage volume efficiently.
Choose email verification, access code, or knowledge-based methods to confirm signer identity based on document sensitivity and compliance needs.
Maintain a time-stamped activity log with IP addresses, timestamps, and signer actions to support legal validity and internal recordkeeping.
Connect with cloud storage and productivity tools to import templates, export signed documents, and reduce manual file handling across systems.
Import documents from Google Drive and push completed forms back to Drive; map form fields to document metadata and maintain a single file source for collaboration.
Sync contact and deal records with signed forms to update customer files automatically, reducing duplicate data entry and ensuring agreements attach to the correct CRM records.
Use Dropbox to store templates and capture signed copies automatically, keeping folder structures intact and enabling shared access across teams for audit and retrieval.
Programmatic access to create envelopes, send forms, and retrieve signed documents for custom workflows and deeper system integration with backend applications.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Document Expiration Period | 30 days |
| Signing Order Mode | Sequential |
| Template Library Access | Shared |
| Webhook Event Notifications | Enabled |
Basic forms free features are accessible from modern browsers and mobile apps; users should confirm current browser versions and mobile OS compatibility before large deployments.
For reliable signing and field rendering, ensure documents are flattened PDFs when possible, enable TLS connections in networks, and update mobile apps regularly to maintain compatibility and security across devices.
A mid-size HR team digitized new hire paperwork to reduce manual data entry and mailing delays.
Resulting in faster employee start dates and clearer records for audits.
A field service group converted work orders to mobile-ready forms free for technicians to complete on site.
Leading to quicker billing cycles and fewer invoice disputes.
| Capability Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan availability | Limited trial | Limited trial | |
| Bulk Send support | |||
| HIPAA-ready option | |||
| API access for automations |
Set default expiry to 30 days after sending.
Keep signed documents accessible for seven years.
Move older records to cold storage after one year.
Daily backups to redundant storage locations.
Suspend deletion immediately on legal hold notice.
| Platform | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Subscription with per-user plans and lower-tier business options | Per-user subscription with enterprise tiers | Per-user subscription with enterprise focus | Subscription with simple tiers | Subscription focusing on sales workflows |
| Free tier option | Free trial available; limited free actions | Trial available; limited free use | Trial available; limited use | Free plan with limited signatures | Free trial, limited features |
| Starting monthly price | Entry plans commonly around low double digits per user | Entry plans often mid to high double digits | Entry plans typically mid double digits | Entry plans mid double digits | Entry plans mid double digits |
| Bulk Send capability | Included on business plans | Available on advanced plans | Available on enterprise plans | Available on paid plans | Available on paid plans |
| API and developer access | API available with key plans | API available with developer account | API available with account | API available via paid plans | API available with subscription |