eSignature
Legally binding signature capture with configurable workflows, recipient authentication options, and embedded signing that works across web and mobile devices to streamline approvals.
In the United States, eSignatures captured via compliant platforms meet ESIGN and UETA requirements when the system records intent, consent, and a reliable audit trail; choose solutions that document authentication and retention controls to support legal defensibility.
Responsible for creating and approving proposal templates, reviewing pricing and terms, and monitoring signature progress. The Sales Manager sets template access, oversees recipient lists, and uses integrations to import CRM data into proposals for accuracy.
Manages account settings, security policies, and integrations. The IT Administrator configures SSO, MFA, retention settings, and audit logging, ensuring the proposal system aligns with organizational security and compliance requirements.
Legally binding signature capture with configurable workflows, recipient authentication options, and embedded signing that works across web and mobile devices to streamline approvals.
Reusable proposal templates with variable fields, merge tags, and role-based placeholders to reduce repetitive editing and maintain consistent branding across documents.
Automated routing, reminders, conditional branching, and status-based triggers to reduce manual handoffs and accelerate approval cycles for proposal documents.
Prebuilt connectors for CRM, cloud storage, and document editors to sync client data, save signed files automatically, and populate proposals from existing records.
Complete, tamper-evident logs that record every action, timestamp, and IP address to support compliance and internal recordkeeping requirements.
Role-based permissions, password protection, and link expiration policies to limit who can view, sign, or edit proposals during their lifecycle.
Two-way integration lets users generate proposals from Google Docs, preserve formatting during import, and update documents in place while using merge tags to insert client data automatically.
Native connectors to CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot pull contact and deal data into proposal templates, reduce duplicate data entry, and track proposal status alongside sales pipeline metrics.
Automatic saving to Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive ensures signed proposals are archived consistently, enabling centralized backup and simplified access control management for records.
Custom templates support conditional content, pricing tables, and merge fields so teams produce standardized proposals quickly while maintaining legal clauses and company branding.
| Setting Name | Default Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder frequency for unsigned proposals | 48 hours |
| Signing order behavior for recipient sequence | Sequential |
| Field validation and required field enforcement | Required |
| Access expiry and link revocation timeframe | 30 days |
| Document retention period and archive policy | 7 years |
Most proposal management apps support modern browsers and offer native mobile apps; confirm minimum OS and browser versions before large-scale deployment.
For best results, keep desktop browsers up to date, enable device security settings, use the app for offline signing where supported, and verify mobile app permissions with your IT policies.
A sales organization standardized proposals with templates and prefilled CRM data to reduce drafting time and errors
Resulting in faster deal closures and clearer audit records for compliance reviews.
A university procurement office moved vendor proposals to an eSignature workflow to centralize approvals and maintain retention policies
Leading to improved compliance and simplified records for audits and institutional review.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legally binding eSignatures | |||
| Native mobile app | |||
| CRM integrations | Salesforce available | Salesforce available | Salesforce available |
| Bulk Send capability |
Daily incremental backups
Seven-year retention typical
Immediate hold on request
Permanent deletion after retention
Export to encrypted archive
| Plan | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free eSign availability | Free plan available | Free trial only | Free trial only | Free eSign plan | Free plan available |
| Entry-level paid plan | Business plan tier | Personal/Standard tier | Individual/Team tier | Essentials tier | Essentials tier |
| API access | Available on paid plans | Available paid | Available paid | Available paid | Available paid |
| Template capability | Yes, reusable templates | Yes, templates | Yes, templates | Yes, advanced templates | Yes, templates |
| Bulk send and mass signing | Included on select plans | Available on Business Pro | Available on higher tiers | Available on Business | Available on Business |