Encryption
At-rest and in-transit encryption using industry-standard algorithms, protecting documents during storage and while transmitted between signers and systems.
Security and compliance teams compare signNow with Copper to determine which combination of eSignature controls, CRM alignment, and pricing delivers required protections while minimizing operational friction and cost.
Account Admins configure security settings, manage billing, set up SSO, and control user provisioning. They maintain audit logs and enforce retention policies to ensure compliance across the organization.
Signers are end users who receive and complete signature requests. They are responsible for verifying document content, completing required fields, and following authentication steps established by administrators.
At-rest and in-transit encryption using industry-standard algorithms, protecting documents during storage and while transmitted between signers and systems.
Multiple signer authentication options such as email verification, SMS codes, two-factor authentication, and SAML-based single sign-on for enterprise accounts.
Comprehensive audit logs capturing signer actions, IP addresses, timestamps, and document version history for legal defensibility and internal review.
Reusable, role-based templates with field mapping to CRM records, enabling consistent data capture and reducing manual errors across repetitive agreements.
REST APIs and prebuilt connectors that allow programmatic sending, status checks, and retrieval of signed documents into CRM systems and cloud storage.
Centralized user and permission management, configurable policies, SSO, and centralized billing for account governance at scale.
Native or third-party connectors that push data to and from records, preserving context and enabling signed documents to be accessible within the CRM interface.
Role-based templates with field locking and conditional logic to reduce errors and ensure required fields are always completed prior to signature.
Direct connectors to Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive for secure storage and centralized document lifecycle management with retention controls.
Automatic population of signer and contract data from CRM fields to reduce manual entry and maintain a single source of truth.
| Feature | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Expiration Policy | 90 days |
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel |
| Retention Period | 7 years |
| Signature Type | Electronic or digital |
Use signNow and Copper on modern browsers and mobile platforms; ensure your environment meets minimum browser and OS requirements before deployment.
For enterprise deployments review SSO integration, mobile device management compatibility, and the vendor documentation for API usage and security configuration to ensure desktop and mobile setups comply with your policies.
A hospital needs HIPAA-compliant signed consent forms with patient record linkage
Ensures compliant proof of consent and operational traceability for audits.
A sales team uses a CRM to manage opportunities and needs fast contract turnaround
Leading to shorter sales cycles and auditable contract records for revenue recognition.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | Copper | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESIGN / UETA compliance | |||
| HIPAA support | BAA available | BAA available | |
| Encryption at rest | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 |
| Authentication options | Email, 2FA | Email only | Email, 2FA |
| Plan Feature | signNow (Recommended) | Copper | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per-user subscription with tiered business and enterprise plans including add-ons for advanced security | Per-user CRM subscription focused on relationship management and sales pipelines | Per-user subscription with tiered plans and enterprise agreements for high-volume usage | Per-user subscription often bundled with Adobe Creative Cloud for enterprise customers | Per-user subscription with tiered sales and document automation plans |
| Free trial and evaluation | Free trial available for new accounts with limited document sends and pilot features | Free trial with full CRM evaluation for limited duration | Trial and developer sandbox options available with limited sends | Trial access included for some Creative Cloud trial programs | Free trial available with access to templates and limited sends |
| API availability | REST API available; API access commonly included in business plans or available as an add-on for enterprise integrations | API and automation available on higher-tier plans or via integrations | Robust REST API available with developer and enterprise options | API available for business and enterprise plans with integration support | REST API available with enterprise and business plans for automation |
| Native CRM features | Not a CRM; integrates into CRMs to provide eSignature workflows and document management | Native CRM with relationship and pipeline management as core functionality | Not a CRM; integrates with CRMs and business systems for signature workflows | Not a CRM; integrates broadly with Adobe and enterprise systems for document workflows | Not a CRM; focuses on document generation and sales enablement with CRM integrations |
| Enterprise security controls | SSO, advanced audit logs, and admin controls available on enterprise plans with BAA options | SSO and admin controls available on select plans geared to business customers | SSO, advanced governance, and BAA options available for enterprise customers | Enterprise-grade SSO, governance, and compliance offerings included for organizations | SSO and enterprise admin controls available on higher tiers with audit features |