Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience real numbers from our own analytics — open to see them
–Visitors
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · counted by iTechGuides's own first-party analytics, bots removed, every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Digital Signature API Software

signNow vs Foxit eSign

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score signNow #4 in Digital Signature API Software 7.4/10 From $8/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit signNow
Foxit eSign #5 in Digital Signature API Software 7.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Foxit eSign

signNow leads on 0 checks, Foxit eSign on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoresignNow · 7.4/10
  • Free planonly Foxit eSign

signNow scores higher on our rubric for digital signature api software: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Foxit eSign offers free plan; signNow doesn't.

signNow is the better fit for teams wanting affordable API signing. Foxit eSign is the better fit for teams wanting free, feature-rich e-signing.

  • signNow fits best

    Teams wanting affordable API signing

  • Foxit eSign fits best

    Teams wanting free, feature-rich e-signing

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature signNow 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Foxit eSign 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.1
Ranking #4 in Digital Signature API Software #5 in Digital Signature API Software
Best for Teams wanting affordable API signing Teams wanting free, feature-rich e-signing
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 40+ integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features signNow 0/5 · Foxit eSign 0/5
Embedded signing Not published Not published
Identity verification Not published Not published
Workflow status API Not published Not published
Signed-file retrieval Not published Not published
Sandbox environment Not published Not published
Specs
SDK languages Not published Not published
Webhook event types Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • REST and SOAP APIs support embedded signing workflows.
  • Templates, bulk sending, and audit trails support repeatable document work.
  • Integrates with Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zapier.
  • Free plan plus legally binding paid eSignatures
  • Bulk sending, templates, authentication, and notarization
  • API embedding across web, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • There is no free plan.
  • The seven-day free trial is shorter than some evaluation periods.
  • Full API access is identified with the Site License rather than standard self-serve plans.
  • The free signing tool is explicitly non-legally-binding
  • Essentials limits users to 250 envelopes annually and 10 templates
  • Advanced business features are concentrated in higher tiers
Our verdict

signNow is a cloud-based electronic signature and document workflow platform from airSlate. It is designed for individuals and businesses that need to create, send, sign, and manage legally binding documents. Its feature set suits teams…

Read the review →

Foxit eSign is an electronic-signature platform for individuals, growing teams, and enterprises. It supports document preparation, recipient assignment, legally binding signatures, progress tracking, and agreement retention with audit…

Read the review →
  1. signNowDigital Signature API Software 7.4From $8/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
  2. Foxit eSignDigital Signature API Software 7.1Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • signNow — where it wins

    • REST and SOAP APIs support embedded signing workflows.
    • Templates, bulk sending, and audit trails support repeatable document work.
    • Integrates with Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zapier.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • The seven-day free trial is shorter than some evaluation periods.
    • Full API access is identified with the Site License rather than standard self-serve plans.

  • Foxit eSign — where it wins

    • Free plan plus legally binding paid eSignatures
    • Bulk sending, templates, authentication, and notarization
    • API embedding across web, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • The free signing tool is explicitly non-legally-binding
    • Essentials limits users to 250 envelopes annually and 10 templates
    • Advanced business features are concentrated in higher tiers
  • signNow7.4/10 · From $8/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    Affordable API and embedded signing with templates, authentication, and broad integrations.

    Visit signNowFull verdict →
  • Foxit eSign7.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad e-signing platform with a free entry point, API embedding, and business workflows.

    Visit Foxit eSignFull verdict →

More comparisons

All digital signature API software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

Last updated · How we research and update