The DocHub Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about DocHub in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
DocHub
The Insider’s Guide
Online PDF editor with signing, sign requests and templates
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among e-signature and proposal tools, read from DocHub’s own pages.
Made by DocHub · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from DocHub’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on DocHub’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 12 of the 37 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade
DocHub is a browser-based PDF editor that also handles signing. You can fill in and sign documents yourself, send sign requests, and reuse templates and envelopes. A free plan exists with a shared monthly limit, and paid plans lift that limit and add AI tools, bulk send and in-person signing.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about DocHub, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Plan on paying if you sign more than a few things a month.
- 1
Best for editing and signing PDFs in a browser
DocHub edits PDF text, signs documents and sends sign requests from a browser, with iOS and Android apps.
- 2
There is a free plan
Core features including editing existing PDF text, self-signing, sign requests, templates and envelopes share a limit of 3 uses a month.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
PDF editing
Edit existing text in PDFs, add text, draw and highlight. Paid plans add advanced fillable fields and unlimited editing.
- 5
Self signing
Sign your own documents. Self signing is limited on the free plan and unlimited on paid plans.
- 6
Sign requests and envelopes
Send documents to others for signature, singly or in envelopes. Unlimited sign requests and envelopes start on the Pro plan.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 12 of 37
That is against the other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of DocHub you could make: documents and templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
DocHub at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- The pricing page offers a 30-day trial of advanced features, though it says the trial is not available in some regions.
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- DocHub
- Category
- E-Signatures & Proposals
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for editing and signing PDFs in a browser
DocHub edits PDF text, signs documents and sends sign requests from a browser, with iOS and Android apps. The free plan gives you 3 uses a month shared across everything, and we couldn't pin down its paid prices because they change between page loads. Plan on paying if you sign more than a few things a month.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The 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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 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. |
| Features | C | PDF 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. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It runs in a browser with apps on iOS and Android, and you build your own templates and folders. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web plus iOS and Android apps. No desktop app and no integrations or API are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who DocHub is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals who sign or fill in a few PDFs a month
- Freelancers and small teams that want PDF editing and signing in one tool
- Organizations that need a site license with SSO
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
DocHub's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is on record, so this sits in the middle.
We could not confirm DocHub’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. dochub.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Online PDF editor with signing, sign requests and templates. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, documents, pDF editing.
PDF editing, self-signing, sign requests, envelopes, templates, AI tools, and bulk send and in-person signing.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
DocHub is made by DocHub.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
12/37
Other e-signature and proposal tools it is graded above
DocHub's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 12 of the 37 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 2 of 37) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 38 e-signature and proposal tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. DocHub’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 9 of 37
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 37
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 37
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 37
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 37
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of DocHub you could make: documents and templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 17 of the 37 other e-signature and proposal tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Documents and templates: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Editing the text inside a PDF without breaking its layout.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on and HIPAA.
What this rests on. DocHub’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
signNow, Signeasy, Sign.Plus, Jotform Sign and Foxit eSign
The 5 tools DocHub is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
signNow
Free trial · from $8/mo
E-signatures with unlimited users and a yearly invite allowance.
- DocHub has a free plan. signNow does not, though it has a free trial.
- DocHub also covers pDF editing.
- signNow also covers forms.
- 2.6GPA
Signeasy
Free trial · from $10/mo
E-signatures and contract tracking with mobile apps and AI summaries.
- DocHub has a free plan. Signeasy does not, though it has a free trial.
- DocHub also covers pDF editing.
- Signeasy also covers workflow automation.
- 2.4GPA
Sign.Plus
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Swiss e-signature app with qualified signatures and mobile apps.
- DocHub also covers pDF editing.
- Sign.Plus also covers forms.
- 2.2GPA
Jotform Sign
Free plan · from $34/mo
E-signatures included with Jotform's form-builder plans.
- DocHub also covers pDF editing.
- Jotform Sign also covers workflow automation and forms.
- 2.4GPA
Foxit eSign
Free trial · from $120/yr
E-signatures with payments, notary and storage, priced per user a year.
- DocHub has a free plan. Foxit eSign does not, though it has a free trial.
- DocHub also covers pDF editing.
- Foxit eSign also covers workflow automation and forms.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is DocHub free?
DocHub has a free plan. Core features including editing existing PDF text, self-signing, sign requests, templates and envelopes share a limit of 3 uses a month.
What platforms does DocHub work on?
DocHub is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does DocHub have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. DocHub is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does DocHub have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. DocHub is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is DocHub open source?
DocHub is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does DocHub have a free trial?
Yes. The pricing page offers a 30-day trial of advanced features, though it says the trial is not available in some regions.
Who makes DocHub?
DocHub is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to DocHub?
The closest alternatives to DocHub in our directory are signNow, Signeasy, Sign.Plus, Jotform Sign and Foxit eSign.
How does DocHub compare with other e-signature and proposal tools?
DocHub's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 12 of the 37 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 8.
Could I make my own version of DocHub?
The plain part of DocHub you could make: documents and templates. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from DocHub’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from DocHub's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by DocHub. Prices change, so check dochub.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- DocHub, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/dochub
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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