Head-to-head · E-Signature APIs Software
Dropbox Sign vs signNow
Dropbox Sign leads on 1 check, signNow on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDropbox Sign · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting pricesignNow · $8/user/mo
- Free planonly Dropbox Sign
- Free trialboth
Dropbox Sign scores higher on our rubric for e-signature apis software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Dropbox Sign offers free plan; signNow doesn't. signNow is cheaper to start at $8/mo against $10.05/mo.
Dropbox Sign is the better fit for teams needing API signing with mobile support. signNow is the better fit for teams needing affordable API and mobile signing.
- Dropbox Sign fits best
Teams needing API signing with mobile support
- signNow fits best
Teams needing affordable API and mobile signing
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Side by side
| Feature | Dropbox Sign 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | signNow 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in E-Signature APIs Software | #7 in E-Signature APIs Software |
| Best for | Teams needing API signing with mobile support | Teams needing affordable API and mobile signing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $10.05/mo | $8/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 7 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 40+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Dropbox Sign 0/3 · signNow 0/3 | ||
| Sandbox environment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Webhook events | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Bulk sending | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly envelope limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Signing methods | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SDK languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Dropbox Sign helps individuals, teams, and organizations send documents for electronic signature, track progress, and save completed agreements. Its API and embedded signing workflows make it relevant to teams that want signing inside… Read the review → |
signNow is a cloud-based electronic signature and document workflow platform from airSlate. It supports creating, sending, signing, and managing legally binding documents, with reusable templates, audit trails, signer authentication,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dropbox Sign — where it wins
- API and embedded signing workflows support in-product signature journeys.
- Audit trails, signing-order workflows, and signer authentication tools.
- Web and mobile apps plus integrations with business applications.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan allows 3 signature requests per month.
- Essentials is an individual plan with 5 templates.
- Premium is a custom plan for large teams.
signNow — where it wins
- REST and SOAP APIs support embedded signing and workflow automation
- Templates, bulk sending, audit trails, and sequential or parallel signing
- iOS and Android apps plus integrations across major business platforms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the free trial lasts seven days
- Lowest per-user rates require annual billing
- Full API access is identified for the Site License offering
- Dropbox Sign9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
An e-signature service with embedded API workflows, templates, and mobile apps.
Visit Dropbox SignFull verdict → - signNow8.6/10 · 7-day trial
Affordable API and mobile signing with broad workflows, but no free plan.
Visit signNowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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