BoldSign vs SignWell
BoldSign starts at $5/user/mo and SignWell at $10/mo on annual billing — but envelope caps, seat rules and billing units decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three teams
| Team shape | BoldSign | SignWell | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo | $0/mo Essential | $10/mo Light | BoldSign |
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $0/mo Essential | $12/mo Light | BoldSign |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo | $15/mo Growth | $30/mo Light | BoldSign |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $45/mo Growth | $36/mo Light | SignWell |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo | $50/mo Growth | $100/mo Light | BoldSign |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $138/mo Premium | $120/mo Light | SignWell |
At a glance
| Feature | BoldSign | SignWell |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user (Premium flat) | Per sender (base + extra) |
| Watch out for | Growth is $5/user/mo annual but $15 monthly — the monthly premium is 3×. | Free is limited to 1 sender and 3 documents a month. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $5/user/mo | $10/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $15/user/mo | $12/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Growth: per user · 50 envelopes/user/mo | Light: flat price · unlimited documents · 1 user included |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | 30 days | Not listed |
| Add-ons | API: $0.75 per extra envelope on Enterprise API. | No other priced add-ons. |
All plans
BoldSign
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $0 | $0 | flat price · 25 documents/mo · 1 user included |
| Growth | $15 | $5 | per user · 50 envelopes/user/mo |
| Business | $25 | $15 | per user · unlimited documents |
| Premium | $138 | $99 | flat price · 250 documents/mo |
| Enterprise API | — | — | per user · unlimited documents |
SignWell
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | flat price · 3 documents/mo · 1 user included |
| Light | $12 | $10 | flat price · unlimited documents · 1 user included |
| Business | $36 | $30 | flat price · unlimited documents · 3 users included |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user · unlimited documents |
Gotchas
BoldSign
- Growth is $5/user/mo annual but $15 monthly — the monthly premium is 3×.
- Premium is flat with unlimited users but caps envelopes at 250 a month.
- Free Essential allows one user only.
SignWell
- Free is limited to 1 sender and 3 documents a month.
- Business includes 3 senders, so it can beat Light from the third sender.
- Annual saves 20%.
FAQ
Is BoldSign cheaper than SignWell?
For 3 senders, 20 envelopes/month, annual billing: BoldSign $15/mo on Growth vs SignWell $30/mo on Light. The answer changes with envelope caps and seat rules — use the calculator on the e-signature hub for your exact volume.
Do BoldSign and SignWell have free plans?
BoldSign: Essential is free: 25 envelopes per month, 2 templates, 1 user (no additional users). Paid plans: 30-day free trial. SignWell: Free: 1 sender, 3 documents a month. Accounts start on the free plan.
Which limits matter most when comparing e-signature tools?
Envelope or document caps (per user or per account, per month or per year), seat minimums and maximums, whether extra senders cost extra, and whether the annual price is billed monthly or upfront. Our calculator checks each against the official plan cards.