eSignature
Standardized electronic signatures with role-based signer order, reusable fields, and signer guidance to reduce errors in high-volume workflows.
signNow balances cost-effectiveness, compliance-ready security, and developer-friendly APIs, making it a practical option for IT teams integrating eSignature into CRM workflows like Insightly.
An IT Manager evaluates integration complexity, API capability, and security posture; they plan rollout phases, manage credentials and SSO, and ensure signed documents meet compliance and retention requirements across departments.
Sales operations professionals configure templates, automate contract sends from Insightly, monitor signature completion rates, and work with IT to optimize workflows to reduce sales cycle time and maintain accurate contract records.
Standardized electronic signatures with role-based signer order, reusable fields, and signer guidance to reduce errors in high-volume workflows.
Comprehensive REST API for document creation, sending, and retrieval that supports integration with CRMs, document stores, and custom back-end systems.
Centralized template library with merge fields, conditional blocks, and team sharing to ensure consistent documents across sales and operations.
Encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and optional enterprise security add-ons for regulated environments.
Triggers and pre-built workflows to auto-send documents from CRM stages, with reminders and status callbacks for tracking.
Tamper-evident audit logs capturing timestamps, IPs, and signer verification steps for compliance and dispute resolution.
Export documents from Google Docs to signNow for signature, preserving formatting, then return signed PDF to Google Drive for centralized storage and version control.
Use the Insightly integration to trigger document sends from CRM records, auto-merge contact and opportunity data, and attach signed documents back to the record.
Save signed documents automatically to configured Dropbox folders to maintain compliance-friendly backups and simplify sharing with external teams.
Leverage signNow REST API to build bespoke integrations, automate document lifecycles, and surface signature status within internal dashboards.
| Workflow Setting Name Header | Default configuration and current deployment values |
|---|---|
| Trigger event mapping | Opportunity stage change |
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Field mapping profile | Contact and deal fields |
| Return storage location | Insightly attachments |
| Notification recipients | Sender and admin |
signNow supports modern browsers, mobile apps, and APIs; Insightly operates as a cloud CRM accessible via browser and mobile apps, enabling cross-platform eSignature flows.
For IT deployments validate browser versions, enable secure TLS connections, and confirm mobile OS minimum versions before rolling out integrations across users.
A clinic auto-populates patient consent forms from Insightly records
Resulting in faster intake and secure storage under HIPAA controls.
A B2B sales team uses Insightly to progress deal stages
Leading to shorter sales cycles and clearer document audits.
| Feature Comparison and Criteria Header | signNow (Recommended) | Insightly |
|---|---|---|
| Availability of eSignature and Related Tools | ||
| Bulk Send and Batch Transaction Support | Limited | |
| CRM Native Integration Options and Depth | Native connector | Native CRM with add-ons |
| HIPAA and FERPA Compliance Coverage | Supported | Requires configuration |
30 to 90 days
3 to 7 years
Indefinite for essential records
Daily snapshots
Encrypted cloud replication
| Free Trial Available | Yes, trial available for core plans | Yes, trial available | Example: Business plan vs Plus plan | Monthly or annual billing available | Annual discounts often offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Monthly Price (per user) | From about $8 per user monthly when billed annually | From about $29 per user monthly | Entry-level plan examples | Monthly and annual options | Volume pricing varies |
| Enterprise agreements and volume pricing | Available with negotiated terms and dedicated support | Available with enterprise sales | Large-deal examples | Custom billing terms | SLA options possible |
| Included core features in base plan | eSignatures, templates, basic API calls | CRM plus basic signatures via add-on | Typical feature split | Tiered feature access | Add-ons may incur extra cost |
| Support tiers and SLAs | Standard support; premium support for enterprise | Standard and premium tiers via Insightly | Support examples | Business hours or 24/7 options | Response SLA dependent on plan |
| Contract minimums and billing commitments | No strict minimum; annual billing discounts common | Typically monthly or annual per-user billing | Contract examples | Annual commitments reduce price | Negotiable for enterprise |