# DocuSeal vs DocuSign

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** DocuSeal

| Attribute | DocuSeal | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 72.4 (62% (medium)) | 52.1 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Enables users to create fillable document templates, collect electronic signatures from multiple parties, and automate document workflows through APIs or integrations, with both cloud and on-premises deployment options. It is indexed under Esignature.","source":"https://www.docuseal.com/es/pricing","question":"What is DocuSeal?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DocuSeal offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $20 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://www.docuseal.com/es/pricing","question":"Is DocuSeal free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DocuSeal supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.docuseal.com/es/pricing","question":"What platforms does DocuSeal support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. DocuSeal can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.docuseal.com/es/pricing","question":"Can DocuSeal be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 14 integrations for DocuSeal, including Zapier, Make.com, n8n, Power Automate, WordPress, DocuSign, Stripe and Twilio, plus 6 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.docuseal.com/es/pricing","question":"What does DocuSeal integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for DocuSeal. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as DocuSeal not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.docuseal.com/compliance","question":"What security certifications does DocuSeal have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"DocuSeal is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the EU.","source":"https://www.docuseal.com/es/pricing","question":"Where is DocuSeal available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"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,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source document signing and processing solution that enables organizations to create fillable forms, collect signatures, and process digital documents through cloud or self-hosted deployment. Includes APIs, webhooks, and integrations for seamless workflow automation. | 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,"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}` | `{"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 | 15 | 1,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Make.com"},{"name":"n8n"},{"name":"Power Automate"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"DocuSign"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Twilio"},{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Webhooks","native":true,"category":"integration","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"REST API","native":true,"category":"integration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"eID Easy","native":true,"category":"signing","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"AWS S3","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google Cloud Storage","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Azure Cloud Storage","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Veratad","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google Workspace","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Rollbar","native":true,"category":"monitoring","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"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 | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"linux":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Basic","summary":"Free","features":["Legally-binding eSignature","Indefinite document retention","User management","Multiple signers","10 field types","10 request emails per month","Email support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","sms_requests":"20/month","signature_request_emails":"10/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$20/user/mo, monthly or annual billing ($200/year). API and Embedding: $0.20 per document signed.","features":["Everything in Basic","Your company logo","Connect own email address","Personalize email content","Automated reminders","Accept Payments","Zapier and Webhooks","User roles and teams","Bulk send from spreadsheet","SSO / SAML","Identity verification via SMS","API and Embedding","Account Manager","Import your templates"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Professional tier with advanced features, integrations, and API access","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","sms_requests":"50/month","signature_request_emails":"50/month"}},{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","summary":"Free open source","features":["Full control over your data","White-label with your logo","Own SMTP for emails","Webhooks monitoring","All core features","Self-hosted deployment","Docker support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Self-hosted open source deployment with full control","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Embedded Signing Form Builder","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"ID Card Verification","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"verification","amount":2,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"EU Qualified Signature","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"signature","amount":2,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Knowledge Based Authentication","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"verification","amount":2,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Zapier Automation","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"completion","amount":0.2,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $20/user/mo (Pro). Free Basic and Open Source tiers. API: $0.20 per document signed.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.docuseal.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:10:46.104Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"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 | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":20,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":8,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.docuseal.com/privacy | https://www.docusign.com/de-de/blog/deutsche-compliance-mit-der-eid-loesung-von-docusign-und-eid |

## Capabilities (Esignature)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:06:07.309Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*