eSignature
Legally enforceable electronic signing for client approvals and acceptance of terms.
A managed template reduces billing errors, standardizes client communication, and accelerates approvals and payments while preserving required billing and legal information for audits and accounting.
An independent creative who manages multiple clients and projects, needing a concise invoice that lists design tasks, hours, and expenses. They prioritize quick reuse, clear payment terms, and a straightforward signature process to minimize follow-up and speed payment collection.
A studio or in-house manager who consolidates invoices from multiple designers, enforces standardized line items and tax handling, and requires approval routing. They need reporting-ready fields and reliable record retention to support accounting and project profitability reviews.
Designers, account managers, and finance teams use templates to standardize billing and simplify approvals.
Using a consistent template reduces disputes and helps finance teams close books faster while keeping project managers informed.
Legally enforceable electronic signing for client approvals and acceptance of terms.
Save standardized invoices for recurring projects and retain consistent line-item structures.
Distribute invoices to multiple clients or contacts in a single operation to reduce repetitive tasks.
Comprehensive event logs recording who viewed, edited, and signed invoices with timestamps.
Connect with accounting, CRM, and storage platforms to sync data and reduce double entry.
Allow clients and managers to review and sign invoices from mobile devices securely.
Flexible layout options, customizable fields for client info, project codes, and line-item descriptions so invoices match branding and accounting requirements while keeping necessary legal and tax fields present.
Support for hourly rates, flat fees, discounts, and taxes with automatic subtotal and total calculations to reduce manual arithmetic errors and speed client review.
Configurable routing and approver roles that enforce review order and capture manager sign-off before invoices are issued to clients, improving internal control.
Embedded payment options or integrations allowing clients to pay via credit card or ACH directly from the invoice to shorten collection cycles.
| Feature | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Auto-Archive Days | 30 days |
| Approval Chain | Two-step |
| Default Currency | USD |
| Notification Channel |
Ensure the invoice template and signing workflows function across desktop browsers and mobile devices for managers and clients.
Confirm that your chosen eSignature provider supports current browser versions and mobile apps, offers responsive templates, and preserves signature and audit data across platforms for consistent management and recordkeeping.
A solo designer standardized invoices for recurring clients, itemized hourly and flat-fee work
Resulting in faster payments and clearer accounting records.
A small agency adopted a managed template to aggregate designer hours, expenses, and client retainers
Leading to more accurate monthly client statements and smoother finance reconciliation.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSignature Validity | |||
| Bulk Send | |||
| API Access | |||
| HIPAA Support | BAA available | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
7 years
3 business days
Net 30
30 days
Annually
| Plan or Service | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API Access Included | Available in plans | Available in plans | Available in plans | Available in plans | Available in plans |
| Mobile Apps | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Audit Trail | Detailed audit logs | Detailed logs | Detailed logs | Detailed logs | Detailed logs |
| Payment Integrations | Stripe, PayPal integrations | Payment add-ons | Integrations available | Integrations available | Native and integrations |