eSignature
Secure electronic signatures with field types for signatures, initials, dates, checkboxes, and text, plus signer delegation options and in-document instructions for clarity and auditability.
Electronic signatures executed with signNow meet ESIGN and UETA criteria when intent, consent, and association of signature to the record are present; additional controls support HIPAA and FERPA environments when configured appropriately.
Administrators manage account settings, security, user provisioning, and enterprise integrations. They configure templates, retention policies, and SSO, and they have access to audit logs for compliance reviews and troubleshooting.
Signers receive and complete documents, authenticate as required, and retain access to signed copies. They follow approved templates and workflows and may trigger follow-up tasks within CRM planning processes after signing.
Secure electronic signatures with field types for signatures, initials, dates, checkboxes, and text, plus signer delegation options and in-document instructions for clarity and auditability.
Send a single document to many recipients with individualized fields and track each transaction separately, reducing manual sending overhead for repetitive planning approvals.
Prebuilt connectors for popular CRMs enable automatic document generation, status syncing, and storage of signed documents in the customer record to streamline planning approvals.
Conditional routing, reminders, and templates let teams automate multi-step approval sequences common in planning and budgeting cycles.
Encryption at rest and in transit, configurable access controls, and audit logs support regulatory needs such as ESIGN, UETA, HIPAA, and FERPA compliance.
REST APIs and SDKs provide programmatic document creation, sending, and status retrieval to embed eSigning in custom planning tools and CRM processes.
Integration with Google Drive and Docs lets users import documents, populate templates from a CRM export, and save signed PDFs back to a shared drive while preserving metadata and timestamps for audit purposes.
Native connectors for Salesforce and other CRMs automate document creation from account and opportunity data, push signing status back to records, and reduce manual entry during planning cycles.
Two-way Dropbox sync supports storing draft and signed documents in organized folders tied to projects or planning initiatives, with consistent file naming and version control.
Team templates standardize planning documents with predefined fields, conditional logic, and role-based access to ensure consistent data capture across recurring approval processes.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency and Escalation Window | 48 hours |
| Signature Order and Parallel Routing | Sequential or parallel |
| Document Retention Policy Setting | 7 years |
| Authentication Requirement Level | Email and SMS |
| CRM Status Sync Behavior | Update on completion |
signNow supports common modern browsers and has native apps for iOS and Android, enabling signing and basic administration across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
For enterprise deployments consider single sign-on, mobile device management, and minimum browser versions to ensure consistent security and feature availability across teams.
A mid-sized finance team needed a compliant approval path for budget signoffs and reduced turnaround time by digitizing forms.
Resulting in reduced approval latency and a reliable audit trail for internal and external reviews.
A regional operations group required consolidated signature capture across contractors and vendors with standardized terms and storage.
Resulting in fewer disputes, easier document retrieval, and simpler compliance with internal controls.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | iSales for Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Send capability | |||
| Native CRM connectors | Limited | ||
| Audit trail completeness | Full | Full | Partial |
| API access for automation | Contact sales |
Retain signed records for a minimum of 7 years unless regulation specifies otherwise.
Daily backups for signed and in-progress documents are recommended.
Store audit trails alongside documents for the same retention period.
Review retention policies annually to align with legal and business changes.
Automate secure deletion after retention expiry to reduce exposure.
| Starting at $8 per user per month (billed annually) | Business plans include templates and bulk send | Enterprise options for SSO and advanced security | Volume discounts available | Free trial available | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DocuSign | Starting at $10 per user per month for Personal | Standard plans at higher tiers include integrations | Enterprise plans require contact for pricing | Strong brand ecosystem | Trial options available |
| Adobe Sign | Starting around $14.99 per user per month | Integrated with Adobe Document Cloud | Enterprise licensing via Adobe enterprise agreements | Robust PDF toolset | Contact sales for large deployments |
| PandaDoc | Starting at $19 per user per month for basic eSign and templates | Focus on document generation and proposals | Advanced workflow available at higher tiers | Integrations supported | Free trial offered |
| iSales for Planning | Pricing varies by implementation and modules | Typically sold via reseller or OEM channel | May require integration services | Enterprise quotes common | Contact vendor for details |
| Notes on billing | Monthly and annual billing options exist | Annual billing typically reduces per-user cost | Enterprise contracts often include implementation fees |