The Penneo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Penneo 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.
Penneo
The Insider’s Guide
Nordic digital signing with national eIDs and document collection
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among e-signature and proposal tools, read from Penneo’s own pages.
Made by Penneo · checked Nov 13, 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 Penneo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Penneo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 38 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade
Penneo is a Copenhagen-based platform for digital signing and client document collection, aimed at accountants, auditors, banks, legal firms and other regulated businesses in Europe. Signers can verify with national eIDs such as MitID and BankID. Prices on the site are shown in Danish kroner, euros or Norwegian kroner by country.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Penneo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is priced in kroner, and the API and priority support are on Sign Pro.
- 1
Best for Nordic signing with national eIDs
Penneo is Nordic signing with national eIDs, case files and an archive, plus a separate Collect product for client documents.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at DKK 899 per month for Sign Essential, billed annually.
- 3
You can try it first
Free trial offered; length and terms not stated on the pricing page
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
National eID signing
Signers verify with MitID, MitID Erhverv, BankID (Norway and Sweden), FTN or .beID; itsme costs extra.
- 6
Case files and batch signing
Several documents go into one case file, and a signer can sign the whole file using their eID once.
- 7
Evidence and archive
Every action is logged and timestamped, then sealed on completion, with a document archive and a personal archive for signers.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 38 of 78
That is against the other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Penneo you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Penneo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from DKK 899 per month for Sign Essential, billed annually
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial offered; length and terms not stated on the pricing page
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Penneo, since 2014
- Category
- E-Signatures & Proposals
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for Nordic signing with national eIDs
Penneo is Nordic signing with national eIDs, case files and an archive, plus a separate Collect product for client documents. Sign Essential is DKK 899 a month billed annually for 500 signatures a year. It is priced in kroner, and the API and priority support are on Sign Pro.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Sign Essential is DKK 899 a month billed annually for 500 signatures a year, a flat fee. Shared by five people that is a bit under $30 each at recent exchange rates, the top of the category's range. |
| Free plan and trial | D | A free trial is offered, but the pricing page gives no length or terms. |
| Features | B | National eID signing, case files, batch signing, evidence and archive, Collect, accounting integrations and an API on Sign Pro. Nothing in the listing is missing from signing for accountants. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and its Nordic eID and document-collection setups take work. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Microsoft, Silverfin, M-Files, Unik, EG and Caseware, plus an API and sandbox. |
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 Penneo is for
- Fits if you are an accounting or audit firm in the Nordics
- Makes sense if clients sign with MitID or other national eIDs
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Accounting and audit firms in Denmark, Norway and Belgium
- Banks and legal firms that need eID-verified signing
- Teams that also need to collect documents from clients before signing
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
4
plans to choose from
Penneo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at DKK 899 per month for Sign Essential, billed annually.
A free trial is offered, but the pricing page gives no length or terms.
Sign Essential
DKK 899
per month, billed annually, 500 signatures a year
Sending, signing and archiving with national eIDs, SMS verification, SSO, document archive and templates.
Sign Plus
DKK 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 Pro
Custom
Sold through sales: Plus with API access, system integrations, advanced user management and priority support.
Collect Plus
DKK 499
per month, billed annually
Automated collection of client documents and data, reusable collection templates and scheduled reminders.
Trying it first
Free trial offered; length and terms not stated on the pricing page
Read from penneo.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Nordic digital signing with national eIDs and document collection. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, templates, workflow automation, documents, forms.
National eID signing, case files, batch signing, evidence and archive, Collect, accounting integrations and an API on Sign Pro.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Microsoft
- Silverfin
- M-Files
- Unik
- EG
- Caseware
Penneo is made by Penneo, and has been around since 2014.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
38/78
Other e-signature and proposal tools it is graded above
Penneo's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 38 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on features (B, above 57 of 78) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 20).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 79 e-signature and proposal tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Penneo’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 78
- DFree plan and trialAbove 20 of 78
- BFeaturesAbove 57 of 78
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 78
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 12 of 78
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
To replace Penneo you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could make
- Documents, templates and forms: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Penneo’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
Scrive, Namirial, Signicat, Dokobit and Youtrust (Yousign)
The 5 tools Penneo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Scrive
Free trial · from €21/mo
- 1.8GPA
Namirial
Paid
European trust-services group with eIDAS electronic signature software.
- Penneo also covers forms.
- 2.0GPA
Signicat
Paid
Electronic signature API inside a digital identity platform.
- Penneo also covers templates and forms.
- 2.6GPA
Dokobit
Free plan · from €8/mo
eIDAS-based e-signing portal with per-signature pricing.
- Dokobit has a free plan. Penneo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dokobit lists iOS and Android apps.
- Penneo also covers templates and forms.
- 2.4GPA
Youtrust (Yousign)
Free plan · from €9/mo
European e-signatures with simple, advanced and qualified levels.
- Youtrust (Yousign) has a free plan. Penneo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Penneo also covers forms.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 Penneo free?
No, Penneo is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial offered; length and terms not stated on the pricing page.
How much does Penneo cost?
Penneo lists 4 plans. Sign Essential: DKK 899 per month, billed annually, 500 signatures a year.
What platforms does Penneo work on?
Penneo is available on Web.
Does Penneo have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Penneo is listed for Web.
Does Penneo have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Penneo is listed for Web.
Is Penneo open source?
Penneo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Penneo have an API?
Yes. Penneo offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Penneo integrate with?
Penneo's listing names Microsoft, Silverfin, M-Files, Unik, EG and Caseware.
Who makes Penneo?
Penneo is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2014.
What are the alternatives to Penneo?
The closest alternatives to Penneo in our directory are Scrive, Namirial, Signicat, Dokobit and Youtrust (Yousign).
How does Penneo compare with other e-signature and proposal tools?
Penneo's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 38 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 19.
Could I make my own version of Penneo?
To replace Penneo you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Penneo’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Penneo's own pages on 13 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 Penneo. Prices change, so check penneo.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Penneo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/penneo
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Penneo’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Penneo is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Penneo. Prices and plans change: check penneo.com before you buy.