eSignature
Legally binding signatures with timestamping and detailed audit trail designed for procurement approvals across vendor and buyer signers.
In the United States, signNow eSignatures meet ESIGN and UETA requirements for enforceability; organizations should confirm any industry-specific mandates such as HIPAA or FERPA before using eSignatures for protected records.
A Purchasing Manager uses signNow and Insightly to prepare purchase orders, route approvals, and maintain contract records. They rely on templates, approval routing, and audit trails to enforce procurement policies and maintain vendor histories.
An IT Administrator configures the signNow integration, manages SSO and user provisioning, and ensures compliance settings such as BAAs and encryption are correctly implemented for secure purchasing operations.
Legally binding signatures with timestamping and detailed audit trail designed for procurement approvals across vendor and buyer signers.
Reusable purchase order and contract templates reduce repetitive setup and keep field placement consistent for faster approvals across teams.
Send a single document to many recipients at once for standardized purchase acknowledgements or vendor confirmations, saving manual effort.
Native and connector-based integrations with Insightly, Google Drive, and Dropbox allow automatic document import and completed-file syncing to CRM records.
Comprehensive event logging includes IP addresses, timestamps, and signer actions to support contract lifecycle tracking and audits.
Role-based access, two-factor options, and encryption practices help protect purchasing documents and meet organizational controls.
Import and sync contract files directly from Google Drive, allowing purchasing teams to edit, prepare, and send documents from a familiar file repository while maintaining a single source of record.
Native or connector-based integration maps signNow documents to Insightly contacts, opportunities, and project records so signed purchases and vendor agreements attach to the correct CRM entities automatically.
Two-way syncing with Dropbox stores completed agreements in designated folders, enabling backups and shared access for procurement and accounting teams.
Create purchase order and contract templates with preplaced fields and conditional logic to reduce setup time and standardize document structure across the purchasing lifecycle.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signing Order | Sequential routing |
| Auto-Archive | Enabled on completion |
| Webhook Notifications | Enabled for status changes |
| Template Assignment | Team-level templates |
signNow supports modern browsers and native mobile apps so purchasing teams can send and sign documents on desktop, tablet, or smartphone without major setup.
For corporate deployments, ensure browser versions are current, mobile OSes are supported, and any Insightly integration connectors are approved by IT to maintain single-sign-on and secure data sync.
A purchasing team imports contract templates from Insightly
Resulting in faster purchase order turnarounds and consistent storage in CRM records.
A vendor manager collects W-9 and contract documents through signNow
Leading to faster vendor activation and auditable onboarding logs.
| Capability | signNow (Recommended) | Insightly |
|---|---|---|
| Legally binding eSignatures | ||
| Native CRM integration | ||
| Bulk Send for many recipients | ||
| Role-based permissions |
Archive completed agreements within 24 hours
Retain active procurement records for 3 years
Store critical contracts for 7–10 years
Review retention policies annually
Securely delete per policy after retention
| Plan/Tier | signNow (Recommended) | Insightly | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly) | From $8/user/month (annual) | From $29/user/month | From $10/user/month | From $9.99/user/month | From $15/user/month |
| Free trial | 7–14 days | 14 days | 30 days | 7 days | 14 days |
| Templates included | Yes, unlimited templates | Yes, templates via CRM | Yes, templates | Yes, templates | Yes, templates |
| Compliance options | ESIGN, UETA, HIPAA BAA available | CRM-focused compliance | ESIGN, industry add-ons | ESIGN, SOC & ISO | ESIGN, SOC attestation |
| API access | Available on business plans | Available on higher tiers | Available via developer plans | Available with enterprise | Available with business plans |