Role-based permissions
Granular access controls let administrators limit who can view or edit contacts and documents, important for separating sensitive owner or employee information from general project records.
Choosing between signNow and Streak CRM affects how building services teams manage contacts, associate documents with projects, and maintain compliant records under U.S. e-signature law.
A Project Manager supervises job sites and needs reliable contact records tied to specific projects, quick access to signed change orders, and clear organization hierarchies to coordinate subcontractors and clients for schedule and compliance purposes.
An Office Administrator manages vendor onboarding, permits, and invoicing workflows; they require searchable contact directories, group permissions, and the ability to attach signed documents to organization records for audit and retention.
Building services teams use contact and organization management for project records, subcontractor coordination, and client communication tracking.
Implementation often involves IT or operations staff configuring integrations and retention settings to match company policies.
Granular access controls let administrators limit who can view or edit contacts and documents, important for separating sensitive owner or employee information from general project records.
Detailed time-stamped records of actions show who accessed or signed documents, valuable for dispute resolution and compliance under ESIGN and UETA.
Native mobile functionality enables field staff to retrieve contacts and obtain signatures onsite, reducing delays caused by returning to the office.
Reusable templates for contracts and service orders speed document preparation and ensure consistent information across projects.
RESTful APIs and connectors enable custom syncs with project management or accounting systems to maintain a single source of truth for contacts and organizations.
Configurable retention and consent capture features support regulatory obligations and internal recordkeeping policies.
Automatic synchronization with G Suite or CSV imports keeps contact details current across signNow and CRM systems, reducing duplicate entries and ensuring field teams access the correct phone numbers and email addresses tied to each project.
Hierarchical organization records allow companies, branches, or job sites to be represented with associated contacts and documents, simplifying vendor management and permit tracking for multi-site construction and facilities operations.
Attach signed contracts, change orders, and inspection reports directly to contact or organization profiles so records are discoverable and auditable for compliance and future reference.
Send identical documents to many recipients with tracking and individualized audit trails, useful for mass contractor acknowledgments or standardized subcontractor agreements.
| Feature | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Contact import method | CSV or G Suite sync |
| Organization hierarchy depth | 3 levels |
| Bulk Send limit | 500 recipients |
| Audit retention period | 7 years |
| Authentication method | Email + optional MFA |
Confirm supported platforms to ensure field crews and office staff can access contacts, organizations, and signed documents from their devices.
For mobile-first field operations, verify app versions, enable offline capabilities where available, and test integrations with email and project management tools before rollout.
A general contractor links contact records and organization profiles to a permit application to centralize decision-makers and documents
Resulting in shorter project start delays and clearer audit trails for compliance.
A facilities manager tracks vendor organizations and recurring service agreements, attaching signed contracts to vendor profiles
Leading to consistent service continuity and simpler procurement audits.
| Feature comparison table header row | signNow (Recommended) | Streak CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Contact storage and search capabilities | Extensive | Basic |
| Organization hierarchy support | ||
| Native document linking to contacts | Limited | |
| Bulk send for agreements |
Retain until project close plus 1 year
Retain for contract term plus 7 years
Retain for policy period plus 6 years
Retain per HR policy, typically 7 years
Retain for statutory period or 7 years
| Plan / Vendor Comparison | signNow (Recommended) | Streak CRM | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free or entry-level availability | Limited free plan with core features | Free with Gmail integration | Limited free trial only | No free tier for business | Free tier available |
| Mid-tier monthly cost indication | Moderate per-user pricing | Low per-user pricing | Higher per-user pricing | Higher per-user pricing | Moderate per-user pricing |
| Bulk send included in plan | Included in select plans | Not included | Included in business plans | Included in enterprise | Included in advanced plans |
| Advanced compliance and auditing | ESIGN/UETA support, SOC reports | Basic audit logs | Extensive compliance features | Enterprise-grade compliance | Standard audit features |
| Contact and org management capabilities | Built-in organization records and document linking | Pipeline-based contact lists | Limited contact grouping | Integration required | Contact sync via integrations |