# Documenso vs Zoho Sign

| Attribute | Documenso | Zoho Sign |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 50 (73% (medium)) | 48.6 (51% (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":"A cloud-based service for creating and managing electronic signatures on business documents with legal validity in most countries. Supports qualified digital certificates, multi-signer workflows, payment collection, and compliance across borders. It is indexed under Esignature.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/sign/","question":"What is Zoho Sign?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Sign offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free and Paid Plans. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/sign/","question":"Is Zoho Sign free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Zoho Sign. 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.zoho.com/sign/","question":"What platforms does Zoho Sign support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zoho Sign, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/sign/","question":"Can Zoho Sign be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Zoho Sign, including REST API, Zoho CRM, Zoho Creator, Zoho Books and Zoho Catalyst. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/sign/","question":"What does Zoho Sign integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Zoho Sign. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zoho Sign not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/jp/compliance.html","question":"What security certifications does Zoho Sign have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Zoho Sign is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in India.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/sign/","question":"Where is Zoho Sign 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. | A cloud-based service for creating and managing electronic signatures on business documents with legal validity in most countries. Supports qualified digital certificates, multi-signer workflows, payment collection, and compliance across borders. |
| features.capabilities | `{"qtsp":true,"audit_trail":true,"embedded_api":true,"in_person_signing":true,"bulk_send_templates":true}` | `{"hipaa_available":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"React"},{"name":"Docker"}]` | `[{"name":"REST API"},{"name":"Zoho CRM"},{"name":"Zoho Creator"},{"name":"Zoho Books"},{"name":"Zoho Catalyst"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"IN","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":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free for up to 5 documents/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"documents_per_month":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Paid Plans","description":"For businesses","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available; paid plans at undisclosed per-user/month rate","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.zoho.com/sign/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:04:38.317Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27701","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27017","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27018","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO 9001","status":"active","validUntil":"2029-02-02"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 20000-1","status":"active","validUntil":"2027-07-29"},{"name":"ISO 22301","status":"active","validUntil":"2026-11-20"},{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.zoho.com/compliance.html |

## Capabilities (Esignature)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:02:26.792Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*