DocuSeal vs Docusign
DocuSeal starts at $16.67/user/mo and Docusign at $11/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 | DocuSeal | Docusign | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo | $0/mo Basic | $11/mo Personal | DocuSeal |
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $0/mo Basic | $15/mo Personal | DocuSeal |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo | $50/mo Pro | $90/mo Standard | DocuSeal |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $60/mo Pro | $135/mo Standard | DocuSeal |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo | $167/mo Pro | $300/mo Standard | DocuSeal |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $200/mo Pro | $450/mo Standard | DocuSeal |
At a glance
| Feature | DocuSeal | Docusign |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user (envelope allowance) |
| Watch out for | Basic caps request emails at 10 a month. | Envelope caps differ by billing: monthly plans include 10 envelopes per user per month, annual plans 100 per user per year (≈8.3 a month). |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $16.67/user/mo | $11/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $20/user/mo | $15/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Pro: per user · unlimited documents | Personal: flat price · 5 envelopes/user/mo · 1 user included |
| Forever free | Yes | No |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | SMS verification: 20 included, then $0.20 per SMS. API: $0.20 per signed document. | One-time bonus of 5 SMS deliveries and 5 identity verifications on Standard; more are paid add-ons (prices shown inconsistently, so Not listed here). |
All plans
DocuSeal
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | $0 | per user · 10 documents/mo |
| Pro | $20 | $16.67 | per user · unlimited documents |
Docusign
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $15 | $11 | flat price · 5 envelopes/user/mo · 1 user included |
| Standard | $45 | $30 | per user · 10 envelopes/user/mo · up to 50 users |
| Business Pro | $65 | $45 | per user · 10 envelopes/user/mo · up to 50 users |
| Enhanced plans | — | — | per user · unlimited documents |
Gotchas
DocuSeal
- Basic caps request emails at 10 a month.
- The annual figure is derived from the published $200/year.
- API pricing is per signed document and requires Pro.
Docusign
- Envelope caps differ by billing: monthly plans include 10 envelopes per user per month, annual plans 100 per user per year (≈8.3 a month).
- Self-serve plans stop at 50 users; above that you need a sales quote.
- Personal is a single-user plan capped at 5 envelopes a month.
FAQ
Is DocuSeal cheaper than Docusign?
For 3 senders, 20 envelopes/month, annual billing: DocuSeal $50/mo on Pro vs Docusign $90/mo on Standard. The answer changes with envelope caps and seat rules — use the calculator on the e-signature hub for your exact volume.
Do DocuSeal and Docusign have free plans?
DocuSeal: Basic is $0 per user per month: 10 request emails per month. Self-hosting the open-source edition is also possible. Docusign: no forever-free plan — No forever-free plan on the eSignature pricing page. Annual plans can be cancelled without penalty within 30 days. Free-trial terms Not listed on this page.
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.