DocuSeal
DocuSeal is an e-signature platform available as a hosted cloud service, a self-hostable open-source application, or an embeddable API/SDK for developers.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Embed legally binding e-signatures into any app
Who should look elsewhere
Advanced features (SSO, branding, reminders) require a paid tier
Pros
- +Free self-hosted open-source option with no user cap
- +Transparent per-document API pricing
- +Embeddable signing components for developers (React, Vue, Angular)
Cons
- −Advanced features (SSO, branding, reminders) require a paid tier
- −Self-hosting requires managing your own infrastructure
Key features
- ✓Legally-binding e-signature workflows
- ✓Custom PDF field builder (10+ field types)
- ✓Self-hosting / open source deployment
- ✓Bulk sending
- ✓Automated reminders
- ✓Payment collection at signing
- ✓API, webhooks, and SSO/SAML
- ✓Identity verification
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Basic | $0 | month | Legally-binding e-signatures; Document retention; 10 field types |
| Cloud Pro | $20 | month | Unlimited signature requests; Company branding & custom emails; Automated reminders |
| On-Premises Open Source | $0 | month | Self-hosted on your own servers; Core signing features |
| On-Premises Pro | $20 | month | Self-hosted with Pro features; $240/year annual option |