DocHub vs Foxit eSign (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Foxit eSign grades higher than DocHub: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Foxit eSign grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Foxit eSign
E-signatures with payments, notary and storage, priced per user a year
Free trial · from $120/yr
Which one is for you
Pick DocHub if
- Fits if you mostly edit PDFs and sign now and then, a few times a month
- Works for people who want signing and PDF editing in the same browser tab
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 3 uses a month, shared by editing, signing and sending
- Skip it if you send sign requests regularly, as unlimited requests need Pro
- Watch out: the listing couldn't confirm paid prices, and the page shows different currencies on different reads
- Watch out: the free trial isn't offered in some regions, and the Site License has no published price
Pick Foxit eSign if
- Fits if you already edit your PDFs in Foxit PDF Editor
- Works for regulated teams that need HIPAA or 21 CFR Part 11 support
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you send more than 250 envelopes or need more than 10 templates a year, the caps on Essentials
- Pricey if you're a team of three wanting Business, since it's sold in 5 licenses at $300 each a year
- Skip it if you want web forms or Zapier on Essentials, as both start on Business
- Watch out: the online notary and Foxit Connectors cost extra, and the free signing tool on Foxit's site isn't legally binding
- Not for you if you want PDF editing included, as Foxit PDF Editor is a separate product, and plans are priced by the year
How we grade them
| 2.2GPADocHubFair | 2.4GPAFoxit eSignFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe listing couldn't confirm prices: the page loads them with JavaScript and they showed in different currencies and billing bases on different reads. No price is on record, so this sits in the middle. | C$120 a person a year on Essentials, $10 a month, right at this category's middle, with 250 envelopes and 10 templates a year. Unlimited sending needs Business at $300 a person a year, and that's sold in 5 licenses or more. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free plan with editing, self-signing, sign requests and templates, but all of it shares 3 uses a month. A single working week would use that up. | CNo free plan, but a 14-day trial of Essentials with no card needed. The free signing tool on Foxit's site isn't legally binding, so it doesn't count. |
| Features | CPDF editing, self-signing, sign requests, envelopes, templates, AI tools, and bulk send and in-person signing. Gaps: unlimited sign requests, bulk send and in-person signing need Pro, and the listing records no API. | BTemplates, signing order, bulk send, Foxit Pay for collecting payment, an online notary, knowledge-based and qualified signatures, unlimited storage, and HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11 support. It covers the whole job across its plans; the notary costs extra. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. It runs in a browser with apps on iOS and Android, and you build your own templates and folders. | CThere's an iPhone app but no store rating on record. It's a web app where you set up templates and workflows first, and the team features wait for Business. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus iOS and Android apps. No desktop app and no integrations or API are listed. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with Microsoft Teams, Dynamics, Zapier, WordPress and Salesforce, and you can sign from inside Foxit PDF Editor. No desktop app of its own. |
| Best for | editing and signing PDFs in a browser | signing with payments and a notary built in |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: DocHub and Foxit eSign. How we grade
Where they differ
- DocHub also covers pDF editing.
- Foxit eSign also covers workflow automation and forms.
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At a glance
| DocHub | Foxit eSign | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | Not published | $120 per user / year |
| Free plan | Core features including editing existing PDF text, self-signing, sign requests, templates and envelopes share a limit of 3 uses a month. | None |
| Free trial | The pricing page offers a 30-day trial of advanced features, though it says the trial is not available in some regions. | 14-day free trial of eSign Essentials, no credit card required |
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| iOS | ||
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| Made by | DocHub | Foxit Software Incorporated |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | foxit.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
Worth knowing
DocHub
- Prices could not be confirmed: the page loads them with JavaScript, and they appeared in different currencies and billing bases between reads.
- On the free plan, all core features share a monthly limit of 3 uses.
- Basic limits sending sign requests and envelopes to 3 uses a month; unlimited sign requests need Pro.
- The Site License for enterprises is sold through sales with no published price.
Foxit eSign
- Essentials covers one user with 250 envelopes and 10 templates a year; web forms, integrations and unlimited sending need Business.
- eSign Business requires a minimum of 5 licenses, and both plans are priced by the year.
- Online notary and Foxit Connectors for HR, ATS and storage apps cost extra; the free signing tool on Foxit's site is not legally binding.
- Editing PDFs needs Foxit PDF Editor, a separate product; eSign can be used from inside it.
Key features
DocHub
- PDF editing
- Edit existing text in PDFs, add text, draw and highlight. Paid plans add advanced fillable fields and unlimited editing.
- Self signing
- Sign your own documents. Self signing is limited on the free plan and unlimited on paid plans.
- Sign requests and envelopes
- Send documents to others for signature, singly or in envelopes. Unlimited sign requests and envelopes start on the Pro plan.
- Templates and folders
- Reusable templates are included, with unlimited templates and folders on paid plans.
- AI tools
- Pro adds DocHub Intelligence, including an AI assistant, smart edit, enhanced search and suggested labels.
- Bulk send and in-person signing
- Pro includes bulk send and in-person signing. The Site License adds organizations, rooms, SSO and a HIPAA BAA.
Foxit eSign
- Templates, workflows and bulk send
- Reusable templates, signing order and workflow rules, tracking and reminders, and bulk sending, which is capped at 250 a year on Essentials.
- Foxit Pay
- Collects a payment from the signer as part of signing an agreement, on both plans.
- On-demand notary
- Books an online notary for documents that need notarizing, charged as an extra on top of either plan.
- Signer identity checks
- Passcodes, two-factor and multi-factor checks, knowledge-based authentication and qualified electronic signatures, with SSO for staff.
- Storage for signed records
- Every paid plan includes unlimited storage in Foxit's document management system for completed agreements.
- Compliance support
- Supports HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11 and FERPA workflows, follows ESIGN, UETA and eIDAS, and has a SOC 2 Type 2 report.
Plans
DocHub
Pricing could not be confirmed. See dochub.com.
Foxit eSign
eSign Essentials$120
per user / year
One user, 250 envelopes and 10 templates a year, Foxit Pay, multi-document envelopes, audit trails, mobile app and signing in Foxit PDF Editor.
eSign Business$300
per user / year
Sold in 5 licenses or more: unlimited envelopes and templates, branding, web forms, Teams, Dynamics and Zapier, bulk sending and advanced authentication.
Volume LicensingCustom
Quoted for 16 or more licenses, with volume discounts and one renewal date, and can mix eSign with PDF Editor licenses.
Ways to pay less
DocHub
No public discounts listed.
Foxit eSign
- Other savings
Volume discounts from 16 licenses
Foxit's pricing page offers volume licensing for 16 or more licenses, with discounts that grow with quantity, quoted by its sales team.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, DocHub or Foxit eSign?
As of Nov 12, 2026, DocHub has no price we could confirm, and Foxit eSign starts at $120 per user / year.
Which has a free plan, DocHub or Foxit eSign?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only DocHub has a free plan. Foxit eSign does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.