Alternatives · E-Signatures
Papersign alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Papersign alternative is SignWell (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Papersign compared with 5 alternatives: SignWell, Documenso, Signaturely, Dropbox Sign and Jotform Sign.
Papersign has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per user / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PapersignThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| SignWell | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Documenso | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Signaturely | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Dropbox Sign | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Jotform Sign | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Papersign starts at $20 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: SignWell.
Jotform Sign scores higher without starting lower. Dropbox Sign starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Papersign
SignWell
E-signatures priced by sender, with unlimited documents on paid plans
- SignWell starts at $10 per sender / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
- SignWell does not cover workflow automation, which Papersign does.
Suits: Small businesses that send many agreements and do not want envelope limits
Documenso
Open-source document signing, hosted or on your own servers
- Documenso starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($300 a year).
- Documenso is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Documenso does not cover workflow automation, which Papersign does.
Suits: Developers and companies that want an open-source signing tool they can host
Signaturely
Simple e-signature requests, templates and an audit trail
- Signaturely starts at $25 per month, billed monthly ($240 per year billed annually).
- Signaturely also covers file sharing.
- Signaturely does not cover workflow automation, which Papersign does.
Suits: Freelancers and small businesses that send a few contracts a month
Dropbox Sign
E-signature app from Dropbox with unlimited requests on paid plans
- Dropbox Sign starts at $15 per month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly).
- Dropbox Sign does not cover workflow automation, which Papersign does.
Suits: Freelancers and small teams who send many agreements and want no per-envelope limit
Jotform Sign
E-signatures included with Jotform's form-builder plans
- Jotform Sign starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Jotform Sign also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform Sign also covers forms.
Suits: Teams already paying for Jotform forms who want signing on the same plan
Limits worth knowing in Papersign
- The free plan stops at 3 signed documents a month.
- Pro is per seat, and each person who sends documents needs one; signers never need an account.
- Pro includes only 10 API-signed documents per seat per month; unlimited API signing is Enterprise.
- Qualified electronic signatures under eIDAS are not supported.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Papersign?
The alternatives to Papersign in this directory are SignWell, Documenso, Signaturely, Dropbox Sign and Jotform Sign. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Papersign.
Is there a free alternative to Papersign?
Yes. SignWell, Documenso, Signaturely, Dropbox Sign and Jotform Sign have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Papersign alternatives work on Android?
The Papersign listing does not include an Android app. Jotform Sign lists one.
Which Papersign alternatives work on iOS?
The Papersign listing does not include an iOS app. Jotform Sign lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Papersign?
Documenso is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.