eSignature
Secure electronic signatures with clear legal records, customizable signing orders, and support for typed, drawn, and uploaded signatures to match operational requirements.
Adopting electronic signing and automated workflows reduces cycle times, lowers paper handling costs, and improves traceability for manufacturing approvals and supplier communications.
A procurement manager uses electronic templates and Bulk Send to distribute purchase orders to multiple suppliers, relies on API integrations to update the ERP when orders are signed, and values audit trails for supplier compliance and invoice matching.
A quality engineer requires digitally signed inspection certificates tied to lot numbers, fast retrieval for audits, and notifications when nonconformances are signed off; integration with manufacturing records ensures traceability and faster release decisions.
Secure electronic signatures with clear legal records, customizable signing orders, and support for typed, drawn, and uploaded signatures to match operational requirements.
Reusable templates for purchase orders, NDAs, and quality documents that reduce manual formatting and ensure consistent fields across repetitive manufacturing transactions.
Send a single document to many recipients with individualized fields and automated tracking to speed invoice or certificate distribution across suppliers.
Prebuilt connectors and Zapier support to link eSignature events with ERP, Google Workspace, and cloud storage used in manufacturing operations.
Comprehensive, tamper-evident audit records capturing timestamped actions, IP addresses, and signer identities for compliance and dispute resolution.
REST API enabling programmatic document generation, embedded signing, and event-driven workflows to integrate with MES or procurement systems.
Direct integration with Google Drive and Docs enables sending documents for signature from within Google Workspace, preserving folder structure and simplifying collaboration between procurement and engineering teams.
Prebuilt connectors and API hooks allow signature events to update CRM records and trigger downstream ERP processes such as order fulfillment and invoice generation for manufacturing.
Automated saving of signed documents to Dropbox or corporate cloud repositories ensures centralized storage, versioning, and backup aligned with retention policies.
Centralized, role-based template libraries let teams maintain approved forms for contracts, POs, and inspection certificates, reducing formatting errors and preserving compliance.
| Workflow Setting Name and Description Header | Configuration Value (Header) |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency for Pending Signatures | 48 hours |
| Signature Order and Routing Rules | Sequential signing |
| Document Expiration Policy | 90 days |
| Signer Authentication Method | Email + 2FA |
| Completion Notification Settings | Email and webhook |
signNow supports modern browsers and mobile apps while Streak operates primarily as a Gmail extension; confirm browser versions and OS compatibility before deployment.
Validate firewall rules, single sign-on (if used), and permissions for document storage integrations; ensure IT can provision API credentials and approve any required OAuth scopes before production use.
A manufacturing buyer automates PO approvals using an eSignature-enabled template to reduce manual handoffs
Resulting in faster supplier onboarding and clearer audit trails for procurement compliance.
Quality inspectors sign inspection certificates digitally at end-of-line and attach them to production records
Leading to expedited shipments and verifiable quality records for audits.
| Contract Execution, Security, and Feature Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | Streak CRM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native eSignature Support | Separate app required | ||
| ESIGN/UETA Compliance | US legal validity | ||
| HIPAA-ready with BAA | BAA availability | ||
| Gmail-native CRM Integration | Limited | Built into Gmail |
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| Plan and Vendor Columns Header | signNow (Recommended) | signNow Enterprise | Streak Free | Streak Pro | Streak Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price Indicator | Varies by plan | Custom pricing | Free | Paid per user | Custom pricing |
| API Access Included | Included | Included | Limited | Included | Included |
| Bulk Send Capability | Included | Included | No | Limited | Limited |
| HIPAA / BAA Availability | Available | Available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Enterprise Support and SLAs | Standard support | Dedicated support | Community only | Email support | Dedicated enterprise support |