Docusign vs Dropbox Sign
Docusign starts at $11/mo and Dropbox Sign at $15/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 | Docusign | Dropbox Sign | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo | $11/mo Personal | $15/mo Essentials | Docusign |
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $15/mo Personal | $20/mo Essentials | Docusign |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo | $90/mo Standard | $75/mo Standard | Dropbox Sign |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $135/mo Standard | $90/mo Standard | Dropbox Sign |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo | $300/mo Standard | Quote | Docusign* |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $450/mo Standard | Quote | Docusign* |
At a glance
| Feature | Docusign | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user (envelope allowance) | Per user (unlimited requests) |
| Watch out for | 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). | Standard needs at least 2 users and tops out at 4 — 5+ users means a Premium quote. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $11/mo | $15/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $15/mo | $20/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Personal: flat price · 5 envelopes/user/mo · 1 user included | Essentials: flat price · unlimited documents · 1 user included |
| Forever free | No | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | 30 days |
| Add-ons | 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). | No priced add-ons on the plan cards. |
All plans
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 |
Dropbox Sign
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $20 | $15 | flat price · unlimited documents · 1 user included |
| Standard | $30 | $25 | per user · unlimited documents · 2+ users · up to 4 users |
| Premium | — | — | per user · unlimited documents |
Gotchas
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.
Dropbox Sign
- Standard needs at least 2 users and tops out at 4 — 5+ users means a Premium quote.
- Essentials is single-user.
- The free plan’s limits are not published on the pricing page.
FAQ
Is Docusign cheaper than Dropbox Sign?
For 3 senders, 20 envelopes/month, annual billing: Docusign $90/mo on Standard vs Dropbox Sign $75/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 Docusign and Dropbox Sign have free plans?
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. Dropbox Sign: A free plan exists (“Just need to sign a document? Try our free plan”) but its limits are Not listed on the pricing page. Paid plans have a 30-day free trial.
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.