eSignature
Legally binding electronic signing with comprehensive audit trail capturing signer IP, timestamp, and action history for regulatory and internal verification needs.
signNow and Streak both support U.S. eSignature laws such as ESIGN and UETA; technology organizations should verify vendor-specific controls for sector regulations like HIPAA and FERPA as part of procurement.
Manages contract workflows and approves template changes; coordinates with legal and finance to ensure pricing and clause accuracy, and monitors signature completion rates to unblock deals and maintain SLA targets.
Configures SSO, API credentials, and security settings; implements webhooks and storage integrations, audits access, and enforces retention and backup policies to meet organizational compliance and operational requirements.
Legally binding electronic signing with comprehensive audit trail capturing signer IP, timestamp, and action history for regulatory and internal verification needs.
Reusable document templates with fillable fields and role-based assignments reduce repetitive setup and ensure consistent document structure across engineering and sales teams.
Batch distribution for high-volume signature requests, enabling consistent messaging and tracking across many recipients with consolidated status reporting and error handling.
RESTful API endpoints for document creation, sending, and status polling to integrate signature workflows into CI/CD, contract management, and onboarding systems.
Prebuilt connectors for common CRMs, cloud storage, and collaboration tools to sync completed documents and metadata into existing technology stacks.
Centralized user and permission management with audit logging, usage reporting, and role segmentation for teams handling sensitive agreements.
Native add-on support allows sending documents directly from Google Docs, preserving formatting and enabling quick conversion to signable templates with mapped fields and metadata synchronization.
Embedded signing within CRM records reduces context switching; evaluate whether completed PDF copies and status fields write back to the CRM automatically for reporting.
Two-way sync options ensure completed documents are stored in designated folders with versioning, retention metadata, and searchable filenames for audit purposes.
Webhooks provide instant status updates to internal systems; ensure retry logic and security verification are supported to avoid missed events.
| Feature column | Configuration column (header) |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency for Signature Requests | 48 hours |
| Link Expiration Policy for Signers | 14 days |
| Completed Document Storage Location | Linked CRM record |
| Signer Authentication Requirement | Email and optional SMS OTP |
| Notification and Webhook Postbacks | Real-time webhook on completion |
signNow and Streak support cross-platform signing; ensure device OS, browser versions, and app permissions meet corporate IT policies before deployment.
Validate single sign-on compatibility, mobile MDM settings, and any browser extension requirements with your IT and security teams to ensure consistent access across corporate devices.
A software vendor sends subscription contracts from CRM with prefilled terms and price schedules
Resulting in consistent signatures and reduced procurement cycle time.
A technology firm issues NDAs to contractors at onboarding using an automated signer list and role-based fields
Leading to reliable onboarding and auditable NDAs across projects.
| Criteria | signNow (Featured) | Streak | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legally binding eSignature | |||
| Native Gmail CRM integration | |||
| Bulk Send for many recipients | |||
| API for automation |
7 years for core contracts
Daily backups with incremental snapshots
Move inactive records to cold storage
Freeze retention rules when litigation arises
Purge per policy with audit trail
| Attribute | signNow (Featured) | signNow Price | Streak | Streak Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level plan | Individual plan available | $8–$10 user/month billed annually | Free tier via Gmail | $0–$15 user/month for basic CRM features | Entry tiers differ by included eSignature features |
| Business plan | Business subscription with templates | $15–$25 user/month billed annually | Team features within Streak plans | $15–$30 user/month | Business tiers include team templates and admin controls |
| Enterprise options | Enterprise with SSO and support | Custom pricing | Enterprise-grade CRM features | Custom pricing | Enterprise plans include SSO, dedicated support, and audit reports |
| API access | API included on paid tiers | Usage-based or tiered | API via CRM platform | Limited or via add-ons | Check rate limits and included calls per plan |
| Volume discounts | Available for high-volume contracts | Negotiable | Limited enterprise discounts | Negotiable | Discounts often require annual commitments |