# Documenso vs SignNow

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SignNow

| Attribute | Documenso | SignNow |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 50 (73% (medium)) | 63.5 (52% (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":"An electronic signature platform that enables organizations to send documents for signing, create and manage agreements, and collect legally-binding signatures from multiple recipients. The solution includes automation tools, payment integration, and comprehensive audit trails for document management. It is indexed under Esignature.","source":"https://www.signnow.com","question":"What is SignNow?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SignNow is a paid product; published pricing starts at $30 per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.signnow.com","question":"How much does SignNow cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SignNow supports the web and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.signnow.com","question":"What platforms does SignNow support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SignNow, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.signnow.com","question":"Can SignNow be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for SignNow, including Claude, ChatGPT, Office 365, n8n, VS Code, Cursor, Slack and Zapier, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.signnow.com","question":"What does SignNow integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR for SignNow. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SignNow not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.signnow.com/features/industry-leading-compliance","question":"What security certifications does SignNow have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"SignNow is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.signnow.com","question":"Where is SignNow available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| 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. | A service that enables users to send documents for electronic signature with built-in security and compliance protections suitable for business use. |
| features.capabilities | `{"qtsp":true,"audit_trail":true,"embedded_api":true,"in_person_signing":true,"bulk_send_templates":true}` | `{"soc2":true,"cfr_part11":true,"esign_ueta":true,"audit_trail":true,"embedded_api":true,"hipaa_available":true,"in_person_signing":true,"bulk_send_templates":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 16 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"React"},{"name":"Docker"}]` | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Office 365"},{"name":"n8n"},{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Zapier","native":true},{"name":"Workplace","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Plumsail Documents","native":true},{"name":"iPipeline"},{"name":"IRESis.com"},{"name":"Loft47"},{"name":"MeridianLink"},{"name":"Mooveguru"},{"name":"MRI Software"},{"name":"Napersoft CCM"},{"name":"LeadTrac"},{"name":"Okta","category":"identity"},{"name":"PlanetRE"},{"name":"Preclose"},{"name":"ProcessMaker"},{"name":"Professional Advantage"},{"name":"ProposalPoint"},{"name":"Integromat"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":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":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$30/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $30/month. Free trial (250 signature invites).","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.signnow.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-09T12:34:10.269Z","startingPrice":{"amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":30,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA","status":"active"},{"name":"21 CFR Part 11","status":"active"},{"name":"GDPR","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI DSS","status":"active"},{"name":"eIDAS","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.signnow.com/features/industry-leading-compliance |

## Capabilities (Esignature)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:29:00.431Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*