eSignature
Secure electronic signatures with configurable authentication, multi-party signing support, and a tamper-evident audit trail that documents each signer action for legal and operational record keeping.
Electronic proposals and signatures are enforceable under U.S. law when processes meet ESIGN and UETA requirements; for regulated contexts, implement policies that address HIPAA, FERPA, and contractual record-keeping obligations.
Oversees proposal standards and approvals for multiple depots, configures templates and pricing rules, manages user permissions, and reviews audit trails to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance across regional operations.
Prepares site-specific proposals on tablets, captures signatures at customer locations, uses mobile surveys to collect data, and synchronizes signed documents with central systems for scheduling and billing.
Secure electronic signatures with configurable authentication, multi-party signing support, and a tamper-evident audit trail that documents each signer action for legal and operational record keeping.
Centralized proposal templates with predefined fields, pricing tables, and conditional sections so sales and operations use consistent language and reduce errors across all quotes.
Two-way connections to major CRMs let teams pull contacts and push signed documents back to customer records for lifecycle management and reporting.
Field users can capture signatures and survey data without connectivity, then sync documents automatically when a secure connection is restored to preserve workflow continuity.
Comprehensive logging of events, timestamps, and IP addresses for each proposal and signature, providing verifiable evidence for compliance and dispute resolution.
Integrated line-item calculators and discount rules maintain consistent margins and automatically update totals across the proposal when component quantities or rates change.
Template export and import with consistent formatting to maintain proposal language while allowing collaborative drafting in Google Docs before finalizing and sending for signature.
Prepopulate customer and site fields from CRM records, log signed documents back to accounts, and trigger follow-up tasks for installation scheduling and billing.
Store signed proposals and attachments in organized folders for each client, enabling centralized access for finance and operations teams handling logistics projects.
Programmatic creation and retrieval of proposals to integrate automated quoting engines or fleet management platforms with signature workflows.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signature Order | Sequential |
| Template Assignment | Team-based default template |
| CRM Sync | Enabled |
| Auto-Approve Threshold | None |
Access proposals and collect signatures across modern web browsers and native apps on phones, tablets, and desktop systems for both field technicians and office staff.
Mobile apps support offline signing for disconnected sites, while desktop interfaces enable bulk editing and integrations with spreadsheets and CRM systems; verify supported OS versions and permit secure TLS traffic through corporate firewalls for consistent connectivity.
A logistics operator standardized solar installation proposals across 12 depots to capture asset lists and site constraints in a single document
Resulting in faster approvals, fewer on-site change orders, and a measurable reduction in proposal-to-contract cycle time.
An installer integrated CRM contacts with proposal templates to prefill client and site metadata for each depot visit
Leading to improved document consistency, auditable sign-off trails, and quicker invoicing after installation completion.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Offline Signing | |||
| Bulk Send capability | Add-on | ||
| API rate limits | High | Medium | Medium |
| HIPAA support options | Available | Add-on | Available |
7 years
Daily snapshots
Encrypted cold storage
Quarterly reviews
Legal hold supported
| Plan Feature | signNow (Featured) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price per user/month | $8/user/mo | $10/user/mo | $9.99/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $19/user/mo |
| Free trial available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| eSignature included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced templates | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| API access | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |