Template library
Centralized templates enforce consistent terms, pricing structures, and required signature fields so every proposal matches corporate policies and reduces manual edits.
Electronically signed proposals executed under ESIGN and UETA are generally enforceable in the United States when parties consent and records are retained; maintaining clear audit trails and consent records supports admissibility in disputes.
Oversees proposal-to-invoice reconciliation and verifies that proposals map correctly to billing accounts and tax codes; enforces retention policies and reviews audit logs for month-end close.
Maintains templates, automations, and CRM integrations; configures approval routing and trains sales teams on creating compliant proposals that match negotiated terms.
Centralized templates enforce consistent terms, pricing structures, and required signature fields so every proposal matches corporate policies and reduces manual edits.
Populate proposals with client, line-item, and tax data from Xero to eliminate duplicate entry and ensure invoice alignment with accounting records.
Support ordered and parallel signing for multiple corporate stakeholders, ensuring each required signatory completes their step with clear visibility.
Assign roles and permissions to restrict editing, approve-only access, or full send privileges based on job function and compliance needs.
Detailed audit logs capture each action, IP address, and timestamp to support internal reviews and external compliance audits.
Securely store signed proposals with retention policies and versioning to maintain records for accounting and legal purposes.
Two-way integration maps proposal line items, customer records, and invoices to Xero so signed proposals and invoicing remain aligned without manual entry or CSV imports.
Bi-directional CRM integrations allow proposals to be generated from opportunity records and update deal stages automatically after signatures are captured.
Connect to Dropbox and Google Drive to attach supporting documents, store signed PDFs, and preserve original file structures for audit readiness.
Create and share corporate templates with locked sections for legal clauses, variable fields for pricing, and enforced signature placeholders to standardize proposals.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Approval routing rules | Department-based conditional routing |
| Reminder frequency | 48 hours |
| Expiration policy | 30 days |
| Post-signature actions | Send PDF to Xero |
| Access provisioning | Group-based assignment |
Access and complete corporate proposals from modern browsers, dedicated mobile apps, and tablets to accommodate in-office and remote workflows.
Ensure devices run supported OS versions, permit TLS traffic, and use up-to-date browsers or apps to maintain security and full feature availability across proposal workflows.
A consulting firm consolidates engagement scopes into standardized proposals to speed approvals and billing
Resulting in shorter sales cycles and cleaner accounting records for month-end close
A software vendor issues tiered licensing proposals with embedded SOWs to corporate buyers
Leading to predictable contract execution and faster revenue recognition
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESIGN & UETA Compliance | |||
| Audit Trail and Logging | |||
| HIPAA BAA Available | Available | Available | Available |
| REST API Access |
Seven years recommended for financial records
Daily encrypted backups
Replicated to a secondary region
Suspend deletion during disputes
Signed PDFs and audit logs exportable
| Pricing Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level monthly price | From $8 per user billed annually | From $10 per user monthly | From $9.99 per user monthly | From $19 per user monthly | From $15 per user monthly |
| Typical enterprise starting price | Custom enterprise pricing based on seats | Custom enterprise pricing | Custom enterprise pricing | Custom enterprise pricing | Custom enterprise pricing |
| Included seats in base plan | Single-user base, scalable seats available | Single-user base with add-ons | Single-user base | Team plans available | Team plans available |
| API access | Included on business tiers | Available on higher tiers | Available with enterprise plans | Available on paid plans | Available on paid plans |
| Free trial and pilots | Time-limited trial and pilot options | Trial available for select plans | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |