What e-signature software costs in 2026
E-signature plans run $11 to $30 per user per month. DocuSign and Adobe have no free tier; Dropbox Sign and PandaDoc do. Here is what each plan costs.
E-signature software costs $11 to $30 per user per month on the main paid plans. Two of the big names, DocuSign and Adobe Acrobat Sign, have no free tier, while Dropbox Sign and PandaDoc do. The prices below are each vendor's list price, checked in July 2026. Enterprise tiers are quote-only, so confirm your own number.
What e-signature software costs
Here is the entry price and free-tier status for the four tools buyers compare most. Prices are per user per month.
| Tool | Free tier | Entry paid plan | Mid tier | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DocuSign | No | $11 (Personal) | $30 (Standard) | 30 days |
| Adobe Acrobat Sign | No | $14.99 (Standard) | $19.99 (Pro) | 7 days |
| Dropbox Sign | Yes | $15 (Essentials) | $25 (Standard) | 30 days |
| PandaDoc | Yes | $19 (Starter) | $49 (Business) | 14 days |
Free plan or free trial
Dropbox Sign and PandaDoc each have a free plan for light use. DocuSign and Adobe Acrobat Sign do not. Instead they give you a free trial: 30 days on DocuSign and 7 days on Adobe. If you only need to send a document now and then, a trial or a free plan may cover you without a subscription at all.
Where the price jumps
The entry plans, from $11 to $19, are built for one person or a small team sending the occasional document. The features most businesses actually need sit a tier up: bulk send, signing order and routing, integrations, and admin controls. That is where the price climbs. DocuSign Business Pro is $45, PandaDoc Business is $49, and Adobe's team plans run $23.99 to $29.99. Above those, all four move to quote-only enterprise pricing that you negotiate.
Adobe bundles more than signing
Adobe Acrobat Sign is sold as part of Acrobat, so its plans (Standard, Pro, and Studio) include PDF editing, conversion, and commenting alongside e-signature. If you already pay for Acrobat, signing may be included in what you have. If you only ever need signatures, a dedicated tool like Dropbox Sign is usually cheaper for that one job, since you are not paying for the rest of the PDF suite.
What to pick
If you want to start free, Dropbox Sign and PandaDoc both have a free plan. If you send documents rarely, DocuSign or Adobe's trial covers a short burst. If you are weighing a switch off DocuSign on cost, our ranked DocuSign alternatives guide compares each option with verified pricing and a verdict on fit. For proposal and quote-heavy workflows, the PandaDoc alternatives guide covers the document-automation side.
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FAQ
Is there a free e-signature tool?+
Dropbox Sign and PandaDoc both have a free plan for light use. DocuSign and Adobe Acrobat Sign do not, but each offers a free trial: 30 days for DocuSign and 7 days for Adobe.
How much does DocuSign cost?+
DocuSign has no free tier. Paid plans are $11 per seat on Personal, $30 on Standard, and $45 on Business Pro. Enterprise pricing is custom. A 30-day free trial is available.
What is the cheapest e-signature software?+
DocuSign's Personal plan at $11 per seat is the lowest entry price. If you want a free plan rather than a trial, Dropbox Sign and PandaDoc both have one.
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