eSignature
Full electronic signature functionality with reusable fields, mobile signing, and signer delegation to support high-volume production where signed agreements require reliable capture and storage.
Electronic signatures captured through signNow meet U.S. standards under ESIGN and UETA when intent and consent are present; for regulated data, signNow supports configurations to help meet HIPAA and FERPA requirements where applicable.
Administrators manage account-wide settings, user provisioning, and security controls. They configure integrations, set retention policies, and review audit logs to ensure production workflows adhere to organizational and compliance requirements.
Standard users prepare documents, send envelopes, and access templates as permitted. Their permissions are scoped to operational tasks so production activities proceed without exposing administrative controls or sensitive account configuration.
Full electronic signature functionality with reusable fields, mobile signing, and signer delegation to support high-volume production where signed agreements require reliable capture and storage.
Batch distribution for the same document to many recipients, reducing manual steps when sending production documents like contracts or release forms at scale.
Reusable templates with pre-mapped fields and conditional logic that minimize document preparation time and reduce errors in repetitive production workflows.
Developer APIs for embedding signing, automating envelope creation, and integrating with backend systems to support production-grade automation and custom integrations.
Native or connector integrations with CRMs, cloud storage, and productivity tools enabling signNow to operate within existing Close CRM workflows and production systems.
Comprehensive signed document audit histories with timestamps, IP addresses, and action logs to meet production recordkeeping and compliance needs.
Direct integration supports importing Google Docs as signable PDFs, preserving formatting and enabling collaborative preparation before converting to a template for consistent production signing.
Native and third-party connectors let signNow interact with Close CRM records to pre-fill templates, attach signed documents to contact or opportunity records, and trigger signing workflows from CRM events.
Two-way integration allows saving signed documents back to Dropbox folders for centralized storage and automated backup, maintaining folder structure for production records.
Template libraries can be synchronized across systems so production teams use consistent, version-controlled documents with pre-mapped fields and conditional logic.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Sequential |
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Expiration Window | 30 days |
| Auto-Archive | Enabled |
| Notification Preference | Email only |
signNow and Close CRM both support modern web browsers and native mobile apps, but production use benefits from current operating systems and up-to-date browsers for security and reliability.
For reliable production signing across devices, ensure users run supported OS versions, update mobile apps when prompted, and use modern browsers with TLS support; these practices reduce errors, maintain audit data integrity, and improve compatibility with authentication methods.
A hospital system digitizes intake and consent forms to reduce paper handling and speed patient throughput.
Resulting in faster processing, fewer transcription errors, and better auditability for HIPAA compliance.
A broker standardizes purchase agreements and disclosures to speed closings across multiple properties.
Leading to shorter transaction cycles, clearer records for audits, and reduced manual reconciliation at closing.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM |
|---|---|---|
| eSignature Support | ||
| HIPAA Compliance | Yes (plan) | |
| API Access | REST API | REST API |
| Bulk Send |
Set retention by document type and legal requirement
Daily backups with redundancy
Documented DR procedures and RTOs
Retain access logs for audits
Preserve records for legal holds
| Pricing Item | signNow (Recommended) | Close CRM | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly starting price | Per-user subscription, from approximately $8/month | Per-user CRM tiers, starting near $29/month | Per-user plans, from about $10–$25/month | Bundled or standalone subscription pricing | Per-user subscription, from about $19/month |
| Billing model | Monthly or annual subscription | Monthly or annual subscription | Per-user or per-envelope options | Subscription via Adobe plans or enterprise agreements | Monthly or annual subscription |
| Free trial availability | Yes, trial available | Yes, trial available | Yes, trial available | Yes, trial available | Yes, trial available |
| Enterprise & custom pricing | Custom enterprise plans and volume discounts available | Enterprise plans and account management offered | Enterprise solutions with custom pricing | Enterprise licensing and integrations available | Enterprise plans and custom quotes |
| API access | Available with developer keys and higher tiers | Public API for CRM automation | Comprehensive APIs with developer support | API access for enterprise customers | API available on business plans |