The Scrive Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Scrive 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.
Scrive
The Insider’s Guide
E-signatures with European eID verification, portal and API
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among e-signature and proposal tools, read from Scrive’s own pages.
Made by Scrive · 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 Scrive’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Scrive’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
2.4
GPA, above 21 of the 37 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade
Scrive is an e-signature provider with a signing portal (eSign Online), a plug-and-play product for store networks and offices (eSign GO) and an API. It stands out for signing with European electronic IDs such as BankID and MitID. Prices on the English pages are in euros, per user per month.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Scrive, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A web app with templates, plugins and eID setup to configure.
- 1
Best for European e-signatures with eID
Scrive does e-signing with Nordic and European eID options, a document archive and evidence package, at €21 a user a month billed yearly.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $23.46 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: €21 per user / month, billed annually.
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial of eSign Online, with 10 documents included.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
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.
- 6
Templates and branding
Business adds templates, contacts, request attachments and custom branding.
- 7
Evidence and archive
Essential includes an e-archive, an evidence package and document forwarding.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 21 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.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Scrive 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.
Scrive at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from €21 per user / month, billed annually
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of eSign Online, with 10 documents included.
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Scrive
- Category
- E-Signatures & Proposals
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for European e-signatures with eID
Scrive does e-signing with Nordic and European eID options, a document archive and evidence package, at €21 a user a month billed yearly. BankID and other eIDs, SMS and the forms builder are add-ons on Business at €49. Prices are in euros only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | €21 a user a month billed yearly for Essential, which is in the middle of the category. eID options, SMS and the forms builder cost extra on Business at €49. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial with 10 documents included, and no free plan. The listing doesn't say whether a card is needed. |
| Features | B | eID signing, templates and branding, an evidence package and archive, integrations and automation, a store-network edition and an API. The listing shows add-on costs, not missing core features. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. A web app with templates, plugins and eID setup to configure. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zapier, Make and Power Automate connections and an API. The eSign GO edition has iOS and Android apps. |
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 Scrive is for
- Fits if you sign with Nordic or European eIDs and need an evidence package
- Works for a small team on yearly billing
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Businesses in the Nordics and the rest of Europe that need eID-based signing
- Companies that want signing built into the systems they already use
- Retail or office networks that need a managed signing setup
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$23.46
A month to start, for each person
Scrive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €21 per user / month, billed annually.
The listing doesn't say whether a card is needed.
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.
Enterprise
Custom
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.
Trying it first
14-day free trial of eSign Online, with 10 documents included.
Read from scrive.com on Nov 12, 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
E-signatures with European eID verification, portal and API. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, templates, workflow automation, documents, forms.
eID signing, templates and branding, an evidence package and archive, integrations and automation, a store-network edition and an API.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Zapier
- Make
- Microsoft Power Automate
Scrive is made by Scrive.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
21/37
Other e-signature and proposal tools it is graded above
Scrive's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 21 of the 37 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on features (B, above 24 of 37) and worst on ease of use (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at about $23.46 a month for each person, against a middle price of $13.20 for the category: 23 of the 33 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 4 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 38 e-signature and proposal tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Scrive’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 9 of 37
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 37
- BFeaturesAbove 24 of 37
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 37
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 37
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 34 e-signature and proposal tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Scrive is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
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 Scrive 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.
It costs $281.53 a year.
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.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Scrive’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
Youtrust (Yousign), Docusign, Signaturit and Adobe Acrobat Sign
The 4 tools Scrive is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Youtrust (Yousign)
Free plan · from €9/mo
European e-signatures with simple, advanced and qualified levels.
- Youtrust (Yousign) has a free plan. Scrive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Scrive also covers forms.
- 2.6GPA
Docusign
Free trial · from $11/mo
E-signature service for sending, signing and tracking agreements.
- Only Docusign lists iOS and Android apps.
- Scrive also covers workflow automation.
- 2.2GPA
Signaturit
Free trial · from €9/mo
European e-signature platform with advanced and qualified signatures.
- Scrive also covers forms.
- 1.6GPA
Adobe Acrobat Sign
Free trial · from $16.99/mo
Adobe's e-signatures, sold inside Acrobat plans or on their own.
- Only Adobe Acrobat Sign lists an iOS app.
- Scrive also covers templates and workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
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 Scrive free?
No, Scrive is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial of eSign Online, with 10 documents included.
How much does Scrive cost?
Scrive lists 4 plans. Essential: €21 per user / month, billed annually.
What platforms does Scrive work on?
Scrive is available on Web.
Does Scrive have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Scrive is listed for Web.
Does Scrive have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Scrive is listed for Web.
Is Scrive open source?
Scrive is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Scrive have an API?
Yes. Scrive offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Scrive integrate with?
Scrive's listing names Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zapier, Make and Microsoft Power Automate.
Who makes Scrive?
Scrive is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Scrive?
The closest alternatives to Scrive in our directory are Youtrust (Yousign), Docusign, Signaturit and Adobe Acrobat Sign.
How does Scrive compare with other e-signature and proposal tools?
Scrive's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 21 of the 37 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 8.
Is Scrive good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Scrive C for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $23.46 a month for each person, against a middle price of $13.20 for the category: 23 of the 33 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Scrive?
To replace Scrive 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 Scrive’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 Scrive'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 Scrive. Prices change, so check scrive.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.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Scrive, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/scrive
- 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 Scrive’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. Scrive is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Scrive. Prices and plans change: check scrive.com before you buy.