DocuSeal
docuseal.com
What it is
DocuSeal is an API-based electronic-signature service with document templates, bulk sending, SMS authentication and audit trails. It supports signing either in sequence or without a fixed order. The free Basic plan is billed at free and includes 10 field types and 10 request emails per month. Its free Open Source plan is described as free forever without limitations, with legally binding eSignatures, indefinite retention, user management, multiple signers and own SMTP email. Pro costs $20 a month and adds unlimited signature requests, spreadsheet bulk sending, SMS identity verification, API and embedding, SSO/SAML, and roles and teams. On-Premises Pro costs $240 a year and adds white-labeling and data control. An API Sandbox is free for development and testing. API Production costs $0.20 signed via API or embedding and requires Pro.
Spec sheet
- Free plan
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- Paid from
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- API access
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- Audit trail
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- Bulk sending
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- Document templates
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- Signature order
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- SMS authentication
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Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Document templates and audit trail
- Bulk sending and SMS authentication
- Free Basic and Open Source plans
- API Sandbox for development and testing
- Sequential or unordered signing
Limits
- Basic limits field types and request emails
- Production API signing requires Pro
- Production API costs $0.20
- On-Premises Pro costs $240 a year
Who it suits
DocuSeal suits organizations sending documents for signature through an API or embedded workflow. Its plans also cover open-source deployments and on-premises installations.
Verdict
DocuSeal offers several deployment and pricing paths, from free plans to hosted Pro and on-premises licensing. Check request limits and API production requirements before choosing a plan.
Where Specifiction places it
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