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DocuSign vs SignWell

DocuSign and SignWell are both contracts & e-signature tools. DocuSign is aimed at enterprise and small businesses, while SignWell is aimed at freelancers and small businesses. DocuSign costs less, from $11/mo versus $12/mo for SignWell. Only SignWell has a free plan.

DocuSign

The e-signature standard

SignWell

Affordable e-signatures with a free plan

PricingPaid · $11Freemium · $12
Starting price$11/mo$12/mo
Free planNoYes
Free trial30 days—
Built forEnterprise, Small businessesFreelancers, Small businesses
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb
CountryUS · 2003US · 2017
Rating——

Choose DocuSign if

Mid-market and enterprise organizations where recognition, compliance and integrations matter.

  • Most recognized and trusted signing brand
  • Deep enterprise integrations
  • Compliance across jurisdictions

Look elsewhere if: Freelancers and small teams who need occasional signatures (SignWell, PandaDoc free).

Choose SignWell if

Freelancers and small businesses.

  • Low price
  • Free tier
  • Easy to use

Look elsewhere if: Enterprises with CLM needs.

DocuSign vs SignWell pricing

DocuSign

  • Personal$11/moAnnual commitment ($132/yr); 5 envelopes/mo
  • Standard$30/user/moAnnual commitment ($360/yr); 100 envelopes/user/yr
  • Business Pro$45/user/moAnnual commitment ($540/yr); bulk send, payments
  • Enhanced plansCustomIAM, SSO, advanced compliance

SignWell

  • Free$01 sender, 1 template, 3 documents/mo
  • Light$12/mo$10/mo yearly; 1 sender, unlimited documents
  • Business$36/mo$30/mo yearly; 3 senders, unlimited templates
  • EnterpriseCustom50+ seats
  • APIUsage25 free API docs/mo on every plan, then pay per doc

DocuSign · Key features

  • Legally binding e-signatures with audit trails
  • Templates, bulk send and reusable workflows
  • Identity verification and qualified signatures (EU)
  • CLM: contract generation, negotiation and repository
  • Navigator with AI extraction of key terms
  • Web forms, payments and 900+ integrations

Cons

  • Envelope limits on standard plans
  • Expensive for small teams
  • Advanced features gated to higher tiers

SignWell · Key features

  • E-signatures with audit trail
  • Templates and reminders
  • Team management
  • Branding
  • API
  • Integrations

Cons

  • Fewer advanced features
  • Smaller brand
  • Limited workflows

DocuSign vs SignWell: FAQ

Which is cheaper, DocuSign or SignWell?

DocuSign starts at $11/mo and SignWell at $12/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do DocuSign and SignWell have a free plan?

DocuSign has no free plan, a 30-day free trial. SignWell has a free plan.

Not sure yet?