# Documenso vs DocuSign

| Attribute | Documenso | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 50 (73% (medium)) | 52.1 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A document signing tool built for organizations that want to retain ownership and visibility of their signing processes through self-hosting and transparent, reviewable code It is indexed under Esignature.","source":"https://documenso.com","question":"What is Documenso?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Documenso offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $8 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://documenso.com/es/pricing","question":"Is Documenso free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Documenso. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://documenso.com","question":"What platforms does Documenso support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Documenso can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://documenso.com","question":"Can Documenso be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Documenso, including Zapier, React and Docker. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://documenso.com/es/pricing","question":"What does Documenso integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR for Documenso. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Documenso not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://documenso.com/blog/cal.com-chooses-documenso-for-dpa-and-baa-scalability-and-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Documenso have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Documenso is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://documenso.com/es/pricing","question":"Where is Documenso available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"DocuSign is a cloud-based agreement management service that enables electronic signing of documents, AI-assisted contract analysis, and automated workflow orchestration. It helps organizations streamline contract creation, negotiation, renewal tracking, and compliance while integrating with business applications like Salesforce and productivity tools. It is indexed under Legal Software.","source":"https://www.docusign.com","question":"What is DocuSign?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DocuSign offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at €8 per user per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.docusign.com","question":"Is DocuSign free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to DocuSign. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.docusign.com","question":"What platforms does DocuSign support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for DocuSign, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.docusign.com","question":"Can DocuSign be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for DocuSign, including Slack, Salesforce, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Sheets, Stripe, PayPal and Braintree, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.docusign.com","question":"What does DocuSign integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for DocuSign. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as DocuSign not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.docusign.com/de-de/produkte/security-appliance","question":"What security certifications does DocuSign have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"DocuSign is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.docusign.com","question":"Where is DocuSign available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Documenso is an open-source document signing tool that makes digital signature workflows fast and easy. It emphasizes trust through transparency, allowing organizations to self-host the software and review the code directly. | DocuSign enables organizations to sign documents electronically, manage contracts through their full lifecycle, and automate agreement workflows. The platform uses AI to analyze agreements, track key dates and obligations, and integrate with business applications. |
| features.capabilities | `{"qtsp":true,"audit_trail":true,"embedded_api":true,"in_person_signing":true,"bulk_send_templates":true}` | `{"ron":false,"qtsp":false,"soc2":false,"sso_scim":false,"ai_review":"extraction","api_access":"full","cfr_part11":false,"ediscovery":"none","esign_ueta":false,"esignature":"aes_qes","legal_hold":false,"audit_trail":true,"embedded_api":true,"product_type":"esignature","data_residency":"On-premises encryption key storage via Security Appliance; customer data center ","hipaa_available":false,"in_person_signing":false,"contract_authoring":true,"bulk_send_templates":true,"contract_repository":"ai_metadata","word_outlook_addins":false,"negotiation_redlining":true,"doc_store_integrations":true,"obligation_renewal_tracking":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 1,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"React"},{"name":"Docker"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Braintree"},{"name":"Google Mail","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["5 standard documents per month","Up to 10 recipients per document","No credit card required"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For casual signers","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"documents":"5/month","recipients_per_document":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Individual","summary":"$25/month (billed annually, saves $60)","features":["Unlimited documents","API access for personal use","Email support","Premium profile name"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited signing for individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"documents":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"$8/user/month (billed annually, saves $120)","features":["1 team included","API access for automation","Email support","Embedding"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Shared workspace for 5+ users","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"teams":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Platform","summary":"$250 (self-hosted open source)","features":["Self-hosted deployment","Private and commercial use","Docker setup included","Full data ownership and customization","Open source code"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":250,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Self-hosted Community Edition for builders","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier with 5 documents/month. Paid plans from $25/month (individuals) or $8/user/month (teams) when billed annually. Self-hosted open source option available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://documenso.com/es/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:07:55.523Z","startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free with 3 sends","features":["3 free sends","sign documents"],"description":"Limited free tier with 3 signature sends","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"signature_sends":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Paid","summary":"From €8/user/month","minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Higher send limits and additional features","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier with 3 sends; paid plans from €8/user/month","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.docusign.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T18:51:50.069Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":8,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.docusign.com/de-de/blog/deutsche-compliance-mit-der-eid-loesung-von-docusign-und-eid |

## Capabilities (Esignature)

| Capability | Documenso | DocuSign |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Qtsp | ✓ | ✗ |
| Esign ueta | - | ✗ |
| Cfr part11 | - | ✗ |
| Audit trail | ✓ | ✓ |
| In person signing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedded API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk send templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 | - | ✗ |
| HIPAA available | - | ✗ |
| Ron | - | ✗ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:15:28.706Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*