Nitro PDF vs Zoho Sign
Nitro PDF and Zoho Sign are both contracts & e-signature tools aimed at small businesses and enterprise. Zoho Sign costs less, from $12/mo versus $15/mo for Nitro PDF. Only Zoho Sign has a free plan.
PDF editor and e-signature suite positioned against Adobe Acrobat
Affordable e-signature app with audit trails and Zoho integrations
| Pricing | Paid · $15 | Freemium · $12 |
| Starting price | $15/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise, Freelancers | Small businesses, Enterprise, Freelancers |
| Platforms | windows, macos, web, ios | web, ios, android, macos, windows |
| Country | US · 2005 | IN |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Nitro PDF if
Mid-size and large organizations that want an Acrobat-class PDF editor and e-signature tool with central admin at a lower per-seat cost.
- Noticeably cheaper per seat than Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Familiar Microsoft Office-like interface shortens training
- PDF editing and e-signature from one vendor
Look elsewhere if: Occasional users who only merge or compress files, or teams with complex signing workflows (Smallpdf, iLovePDF, DocuSign).
Choose Zoho Sign if
SMBs already using Zoho apps or Microsoft 365 that want legally valid e-signatures with audit trails at a low per-user cost.
- Noticeably cheaper than DocuSign per user
- Usable free plan for very occasional signing
- Deep integration with Zoho CRM, Books and Creator
Look elsewhere if: Enterprises that need complex agreement workflows and wide integrations (DocuSign) or proposal building before signing (PandaDoc).
Nitro PDF vs Zoho Sign pricing
Nitro PDF
- PDF Standard$15/user/moBilled annually ($180/user/yr); Windows, Mac and web
- PDF PlusCustomAdds SSO, domain control, analytics; contact sales
- PDF ClassicCustomPrice at checkout; one-time payment for 3 years, Windows only
- Sign Standard$15/user/moBilled annually; send documents for signature with audit log
- Sign EnterpriseCustomAPI, eIDAS AES/QES and ZertES signatures
Zoho Sign
- Free$01 user, 5 envelopes per month
- Standard$12/user/mo$10/mo billed annually; 25 envelopes per user/month
- Professional$20/user/mo$16/mo billed annually; unlimited envelopes, branding
- Enterprise$28/user/mo$22/mo billed annually; bulk send, SignForms, API
- API$0.50/envelopePay per envelope with Zoho Sign credits, no commitment
Nitro PDF · Key features
- Edit text and images in PDFs with an Office-style ribbon interface
- Convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- OCR to make scanned documents searchable and editable
- Nitro Sign e-signatures with audit trails, reminders and envelopes
- AI Smart Redact detects sensitive data before permanent removal
- Smart Form and Table Extract pull data into Excel-ready output
Cons
- Plus and Enterprise pricing is only available through sales
- Classic license is Windows only and limited to a three-year term
- No Android or Linux apps
Zoho Sign · Key features
- Sequential and parallel signing with reminders and expiry dates
- Reusable templates with automatic field detection
- Signer authentication by email, SMS OTP and access codes
- Witness, delegate and in-person signing options
- Bulk send and SignForms public signing links on Enterprise
- Qualified electronic signatures and blockchain timestamping add-ons
Cons
- Standard plan caps envelopes at 25 per user per month
- Bulk send and API locked to Enterprise
- Interface feels dated next to newer e-sign tools
Nitro PDF vs Zoho Sign: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Nitro PDF or Zoho Sign?
Zoho Sign starts at $12/mo and Nitro PDF at $15/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Nitro PDF and Zoho Sign have a free plan?
Nitro PDF has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. Zoho Sign has a free plan.