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Head-to-head · E-Signature Software

DocuSign eSignature vs OpenSign

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score DocuSign eSignature #1 in E-Signature Software 9.4/10 No free plan · free trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DocuSign
OpenSign #45 in E-Signature Software 5.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OpenSign

DocuSign eSignature leads on 0 checks, OpenSign on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDocuSign eSignature · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly OpenSign
  • Free trialonly DocuSign eSignature

DocuSign eSignature scores higher on our rubric for e-signature software: 9.4 against 5.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #45.

OpenSign offers free plan; DocuSign eSignature doesn't.

DocuSign eSignature is the better fit for established teams needing extensive integrations. OpenSign is the better fit for self-hosters wanting a free open-source option.

  • DocuSign eSignature fits best

    Established teams needing extensive integrations

  • OpenSign fits best

    Self-hosters wanting a free open-source option

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Side by side

Feature DocuSign eSignature 9.4/10 Visit ↗ OpenSign 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 5.0
Ranking #1 in E-Signature Software #45 in E-Signature Software
Best for Established teams needing extensive integrations Self-hosters wanting a free open-source option
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $11/user/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML 2FA
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DocuSign eSignature 5/5 · OpenSign 5/5
Audit trail ✓ ✓
Document templates ✓ ✓
Bulk sending ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
SMS authentication ✓ ✓
Specs
Signature order Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Sequential, parallel, and mixed recipient routing
  • Audit trails, completion certificates, and SMS authentication
  • API access, mobile apps, and extensive integrations
  • Free plan includes unlimited e-signatures and completion certificates.
  • Supports templates, routing, bulk sending, embedded signing, and public links.
  • REST API and self-hosting support automation and deployment control.
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Personal limits usage to 5 envelopes per month
  • Starting price is $10 per user per month with annual billing
  • Signer verification is email OTP rather than SMS authentication.
  • Listed integrations are limited to Dropbox and Zapier.
  • Professional includes 100 monthly credits for paid workflows.
Our verdict

DocuSign eSignature is cloud-based electronic-signature software for individuals, small and midsize teams, and enterprises. It supports preparing, sending, signing, and tracking agreements, with reusable templates, signing records,…

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OpenSign is an open-source electronic-signature platform for individuals, teams, developers, and organizations that need to send, sign, store, and manage PDF documents. It supports drawn, typed, uploaded, and saved signatures, reusable…

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  1. DocuSign eSignatureE-Signature Software 9.4No free plan · free trial
  2. OpenSignE-Signature Software 5.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DocuSign eSignature — where it wins

    • Sequential, parallel, and mixed recipient routing
    • Audit trails, completion certificates, and SMS authentication
    • API access, mobile apps, and extensive integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Personal limits usage to 5 envelopes per month
    • Starting price is $10 per user per month with annual billing

  • OpenSign — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited e-signatures and completion certificates.
    • Supports templates, routing, bulk sending, embedded signing, and public links.
    • REST API and self-hosting support automation and deployment control.

    Where it doesn't

    • Signer verification is email OTP rather than SMS authentication.
    • Listed integrations are limited to Dropbox and Zapier.
    • Professional includes 100 monthly credits for paid workflows.
  • DocuSign eSignature9.4/10 · No free plan · free trial

    A full-featured e-signature platform for teams that need integrations and workflow controls.

    Visit DocuSignFull verdict →
  • OpenSign5.0/10 · Free plan

    A capable open-source signing platform with strong automation and limited integrations.

    Visit OpenSignFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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