Penneo vs Scrive (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Penneo if

• Fits if you are an accounting or audit firm in the Nordics
• Makes sense if clients sign with MitID or other national eIDs

Look elsewhere if

• Pricey if you sign under 500 a year, as the listed prices assume 500 signatures
• Watch out: prices are in kroner, with euro and Norwegian versions for other countries
• Tight if you want the API or a priority support line, which are Sign Pro only
• Watch out: the Caseware integration costs DKK 10 per CVR, minimum DKK 500 a month
• Skip it if you are outside Europe, since it is built around national eIDs

Pick Scrive if

• Fits if you sign with Nordic or European eIDs and need an evidence package
• Works for a small team on yearly billing

Look elsewhere if

• Watch out: BankID and other eIDs, SMS and the forms builder are paid add-ons
• Skip it if you want dollar prices, as the English pages show euros only
• Tight if you test it: the trial covers 10 documents for 14 days
• Watch out: the eSign API, eID Hub and ID Check are priced separately
• Pricey if you need Business features, at €49 a user

Penneo

• Prices are shown in DKK for Denmark, with EUR and Norwegian versions for other countries, not in US dollars.
• Listed prices are based on a reference volume of 500 signatures a year; you are invoiced yearly for actual usage.
• Caseware integration carries a fee of DKK 10 per CVR, with a minimum of DKK 500 a month.
• API access and a dedicated support line are Sign Pro features.

Scrive

• Prices on the English pages are in euros; a US dollar price list was not found.
• BankID and other eID options, SMS authentication and the forms builder are add-ons with extra fees on Business.
• Per-user prices are billed annually, and the free trial covers 10 documents for 14 days.
• The eSign API, eID Hub and ID Check are priced separately and were not recorded as plans.

Penneo

National eID signing

Signers verify with MitID, MitID Erhverv, BankID (Norway and Sweden), FTN or .beID; itsme costs extra.

Case files and batch signing

Several documents go into one case file, and a signer can sign the whole file using their eID once.

Evidence and archive

Every action is logged and timestamped, then sealed on completion, with a document archive and a personal archive for signers.

Penneo Collect

Request, receive and validate documents and data from clients before signing; it is not available with Sign Essential.

Accounting and audit integrations

Connectors include Silverfin, M-Files, Unik and EG, and Caseware at DKK 10 per CVR number.

API and sandbox

An open REST API and a sandbox environment are included in Sign Pro.

Scrive

eID signing

Signers can view and sign with electronic IDs and identity verification services such as BankID, MitID, Onfido and Scrive QES on Business and above.

Templates and branding

Business adds templates, contacts, request attachments and custom branding.

Evidence and archive

Essential includes an e-archive, an evidence package and document forwarding.

Integrations and automation

Plugins and integrations cover Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM and HR tools, and workflow builders such as Zapier, Make and Power Automate.

eSign GO

A plug-and-play product for store networks and offices, priced per month by the number of locations.

API and forms

An eSign API and web forms products are priced on their own pages. Enterprise adds SSO and bulk send.

Penneo

• Sign EssentialDKK 899

  per month, billed annually, 500 signatures a year

  Sending, signing and archiving with national eIDs, SMS verification, SSO, document archive and templates.

• Sign PlusDKK 1,250

  per month, billed annually, 500 signatures a year

  Everything in Essential plus custom signing flows, scheduled reminders and default integrations such as Microsoft.

• Sign ProCustom

  Sold through sales: Plus with API access, system integrations, advanced user management and priority support.

• Collect PlusDKK 499

  per month, billed annually

  Automated collection of client documents and data, reusable collection templates and scheduled reminders.

Scrive

• Essential€21

  per user / month, billed annually

  eSign Online for personal use or small teams: unlimited documents, e-archive, evidence package and document forwarding.

• Business€49

  per user / month, billed annually

  Adds eID and ID verification options, templates, contacts, custom branding, plugins and integrations. eID, SMS and forms builder are paid add-ons.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Quote-based eSign Online plan with an extended SLA, bulk send, SSO, configurable account structure and bundled document sending.

• eSign GO Team€495

  per month for 5 locations

  Plug-and-play eSign GO for store networks and offices, with iOS and Android apps and an evidence package. Company is €1,650 a month for 20 locations.