Pricing at a glance
| Plan | Price (billed annually) | Sending limit | Billing model |
|---|---|---|---|
| SignovaX Free | $0 | 3 documents/month | Per account |
| SignovaX Pro | $4.99/mo | Unlimited | Per account |
| SignovaX Business | $15.99/mo | Unlimited | Per account |
| DocuSign Personal | $10/mo | 5 envelopes/month | 1 user only |
| DocuSign Standard | $25/user/mo | 100 envelopes/user/year | Per user (seat) |
| DocuSign Business Pro | $40/user/mo | 100 envelopes/user/year | Per user (seat) |
DocuSign figures are its published US eSignature pricing on annual billing, sourced from DocuSign's plans & pricing page in August 2026 (Personal $10/mo, Standard $25/user/mo, Business Pro $40/user/mo; month-to-month billing is higher). SignovaX Pro is $6.99 and Business $19.99 on month-to-month billing. Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before deciding.
The three things that inflate a DocuSign bill
- Per-seat pricing.DocuSign's Standard and Business Pro plans are billed per user. Add a colleague and the price scales with every seat. SignovaX charges per account, not per seat.
- Envelope caps.Even DocuSign's paid plans limit how much you can send: 5 envelopes/month on Personal, and 100 envelopes per user per year (about 8/month) on Standard and Business Pro. An envelope counts the moment it's sent — even if it's never signed. SignovaX paid plans have no per-document cap.
- Add-ons. Extras such as SMS authentication and ID verification are billed separately on DocuSign, on top of the seat price.
Feature comparison
| Feature | SignovaX | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan (annual) | $4.99/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan (sending) | Yes — 3 docs/month | No |
| Documents on paid plan | Unlimited | Capped (envelope allowance) |
| Pricing model | Per account | Per user (seat) |
| Signers need an account | No | No |
| Audit trail | Yes, on every document | Yes (Certificate of Completion) |
| Public SHA-256 integrity check | Yes — free at /verify | Not offered as a public check |
| Custom branding | Business plan | Higher tiers |
| Deep CRM integrations (e.g. Salesforce) | No | Yes |
Which one should you choose?
Choose SignovaX if…
You're a freelancer, consultant, or small business that wants unlimited documents, a genuinely free plan, and the lowest real cost — with no per-seat or per-envelope surprises. Every document still gets a full audit trail and a SHA-256 integrity hash you can verify publicly.
Choose DocuSign if…
You need deep CRM integrations (Salesforce, and similar), advanced identity-verification add-ons, enterprise compliance certifications, and the brand recognition of the market leader — and the per-seat budget that comes with it.
Frequently asked questions
Is SignovaX cheaper than DocuSign?
Yes. SignovaX Pro is $4.99/month (billed annually) or $6.99 month-to-month for unlimited documents. DocuSign's cheapest plan, eSignature Personal, is $10/month billed annually ($15 month-to-month) and is limited to 5 envelopes per month. For unlimited-style sending, DocuSign's Standard plan is $25/user/month billed annually and still caps you at 100 envelopes per user per year.
What is a DocuSign envelope and why does it matter?
A DocuSign envelope is a package of one or more documents sent to be signed. It counts toward your allowance the moment you send it — whether or not it is ever signed or completed. DocuSign's Personal plan includes 5 envelopes/month, and Standard and Business Pro include 100 envelopes per user per year (about 8 per month on average). SignovaX has no per-document or per-envelope cap on paid plans.
Does DocuSign have a free plan?
As of August 2026, DocuSign's published pricing does not list a free plan — the cheapest paid tier is eSignature Personal at $10/month billed annually. SignovaX has a genuinely free plan that lets you send and sign 3 documents per month with a full audit trail and no credit card.
Do people I send documents to need a DocuSign or SignovaX account?
No — with either tool, the people you send documents to can sign without creating a paid account. Only the person sending documents needs a subscription. The difference is cost on the sending side: DocuSign charges per user (seat), while SignovaX charges per account.
When is DocuSign the better choice?
DocuSign is the stronger option if you need deep CRM integrations (such as Salesforce), advanced identity-verification add-ons, enterprise compliance certifications, and the brand recognition that comes with the market leader — and you have the budget for per-seat pricing. SignovaX focuses on the core signing workflow at a fraction of the price.
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