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Proof alternatives

Proof compared with 4 alternatives: Docusign, signNow, Dropbox Sign and Adobe Acrobat Sign.

Proof has a free plan. Paid plans start at $199 per month, plus transaction fees (Pro+). 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ProofThis toolFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
DocusignFree trial · from $11/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
signNowFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Dropbox SignFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb
Adobe Acrobat SignFree trial · from $16.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS

Price against what you get

Proof starts at $199 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Docusign and signNow.

Dropbox Sign and Adobe Acrobat Sign start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessProofDocusignsignNowDropbox SignAdobe Acrobat Sign

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of e-signature and proposal tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Proof

  1. Docusign

    E-signature service for sending, signing and tracking agreements

    • Docusign starts at $11 per month, annual plan billed monthly. Proof starts at $199 per month, plus transaction fees (Pro+).
    • Proof has a free plan. Docusign does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Docusign also covers forms.

    Suits: Companies whose customers or partners already expect a Docusign envelope

    Docusign vs ProofDocusign pricing and details

  2. signNow

    E-signatures with unlimited users and a yearly invite allowance

    • signNow starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Proof starts at $199 per month, plus transaction fees (Pro+).
    • Proof has a free plan. signNow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • signNow also covers forms.

    Suits: Small businesses with many people who each send only a few documents

    signNow vs ProofsignNow pricing and details

  3. 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). Proof starts at $199 per month, plus transaction fees (Pro+).
    • Only Proof lists iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Freelancers and small teams who send many agreements and want no per-envelope limit

    Dropbox Sign vs ProofDropbox Sign pricing and details

  4. Adobe Acrobat Sign

    Adobe's e-signatures, sold inside Acrobat plans or on their own

    • Adobe Acrobat Sign starts at $16.99 per license / month, annual plan billed monthly. Proof starts at $199 per month, plus transaction fees (Pro+).
    • Proof has a free plan. Adobe Acrobat Sign does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proof lists an Android app.
    • Adobe Acrobat Sign also covers forms.
    • Proof also covers templates.

    Suits: Teams that already need Acrobat for PDF editing and want e-signatures included

    Adobe Acrobat Sign vs ProofAdobe Acrobat Sign pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Proof

  • Transactions cost extra on every plan: a Notarize Network meeting is $25, plus $15 per extra seal, $10 per extra signer and $15 per on-demand witness.
  • Using your own notaries, the API and custom branding need Pro+ at $199 a month; SSO and SCIM need the custom-priced Enterprise plan.
  • Individuals use the Notarize site and app instead, at $25 per notarization; that account also signs documents at $4 per transaction.
  • Title agencies and lenders have separate plans with their own per-closing rates, and the lender plan is priced through sales.
Proof pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Proof?

The alternatives to Proof in this directory are Docusign, signNow, Dropbox Sign and Adobe Acrobat Sign. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Proof.

Is there a free alternative to Proof?

Yes. Dropbox Sign has a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.