eSignature
Secure, legally binding electronic signatures with native audit trail and signer authentication options suitable for U.S. regulatory requirements.
For organizations prioritizing secure, auditable eSignature workflows that integrate with existing CRMs and document systems, signNow provides focused eSignature features and prebuilt connectors that reduce setup time and compliance risk.
The IT Administrator configures account security, manages single sign-on, enforces password policies, and oversees API keys and integration endpoints. This role coordinates with compliance to enable BAAs and configures encryption, data retention, and audit log export to meet organizational requirements.
The Sales Manager creates and maintains templates for proposals and contracts, monitors signature status across the sales pipeline, and trains sales users on best practices. They also coordinate CRM mapping so signed documents automatically attach to contact and opportunity records.
Secure, legally binding electronic signatures with native audit trail and signer authentication options suitable for U.S. regulatory requirements.
Reusable document templates with fields and roles to speed standardized forms like NDAs, contracts, and HR paperwork.
Send identical documents to many recipients simultaneously to accelerate mass distributions and signature collection.
RESTful API for embedding signing flows, automating document creation, and integrating with CRMs and custom systems.
Tamper-evident audit logs capturing each action, timestamp, and IP address for legal defensibility.
Role-based access, team controls, and centralized billing for organizational governance.
Connect signNow to Google Docs to convert documents into signable forms without downloads, preserving formatting and enabling direct send for signature from the document editor.
Prebuilt connectors and Zapier integrations allow signNow to exchange contact data, attach signed documents to records, and trigger signature requests from CRM workflows.
Automatically store signed documents in Dropbox folders, maintain folder structure, and sync signed copies for secure document management.
Create team templates with predefined fields, role assignments, and merge fields so recurring documents send consistently across departments and use cases.
| Feature | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel |
| Auto-Archival | Enabled after completion |
| Field Prefill Source | CRM merge fields |
| Notification Channels | Email and in-app |
signNow supports modern browsers and native mobile apps so teams can sign and manage documents across devices with consistent workflows.
For most organizations, browser-based use covers desktop and laptop needs while native iOS and Android apps provide offline signing, push notifications, and simplified mobile form completion for field teams.
A regional clinic digitized patient consent forms to reduce waiting-room time and manual filing
Resulting in clearer compliance records and shorter administrative cycles for patient intake.
An agency centralised lease and commission agreements to standardize outgoing documents and capture signatures remotely
Leading to more predictable closing timelines and simplified record retention for audits.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | vTiger CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Legally binding eSignatures | Depends on extension | |
| HIPAA compliance support | Yes (BAA available) | No native BAA |
| Bulk Send capability | Limited or third-party | |
| API for embedding | Full REST API | API focused on CRM data |
Seven years for many contract types
Daily backups for signed archives
Match document retention periods
PDF + audit log CSV
Offsite backups and recovery plan
| Plan | signNow (Recommended) | signNow Pricing Model | vTiger CRM | vTiger Pricing Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trial and Editions | Free trial available | Subscription tiers after trial | Community open-source edition | Cloud trial and paid tiers |
| Entry-level offering | Business plan available | Low-cost subscription tier | Free self-hosted community | Cloud Starter paid plan |
| Advanced tiers | Business Premium and Enterprise | Feature-based subscription | Professional and Enterprise cloud plans | Tiered with CRM features |
| Add-ons and integrations | API access, bulk send add-ons | Included or add-on options | Marketplace extensions available | Integration modules and paid extras |
| Billing and contracts | Monthly or annual billing | Standard SaaS contracts | Cloud subscription or perpetual self-hosted | Flexible commercial options |