Docusign vs airSlate SignNow
Docusign starts at $11/mo and airSlate SignNow at $8/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 | airSlate SignNow | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo | $11/mo Personal | $8/mo Basic | airSlate SignNow |
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $15/mo Personal | Quote | Docusign* |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo | $90/mo Standard | Quote | Docusign* |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $135/mo Standard | Quote | Docusign* |
| 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 | airSlate SignNow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user (envelope allowance) | Flat (unlimited users) |
| 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). | Self-serve plans include 100 signature invites per year — about 8 a month for the whole account. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $11/mo | $8/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $15/mo | Not listed |
| Entry plan includes | Personal: flat price · 5 envelopes/user/mo · 1 user included | : — |
| Forever free | No | No |
| Trial | Not listed | 7 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). | API usage from 250 free invites; no other priced add-ons on the 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 |
airSlate SignNow
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | — | $8 | flat price · 100 invites/yr |
| Business | — | $15 | flat price · 100 invites/yr |
| Advanced | — | $30 | flat price · 100 invites/yr |
| Enterprise | — | — | 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.
airSlate SignNow
- Self-serve plans include 100 signature invites per year — about 8 a month for the whole account.
- Only annual prices are shown; the struck-through figures ($20/$30/$50) are not used as monthly prices.
- Enterprise is metered at $1.50 per signature invite (minimum Not listed).
FAQ
Is Docusign cheaper than airSlate SignNow?
For 3 senders, 20 envelopes/month, annual billing: Docusign $90/mo on Standard vs airSlate SignNow: Needs a custom/Enterprise quote at this size — Advanced: 100 invites/yr per account cap. The answer changes with envelope caps and seat rules — use the calculator on the e-signature hub for your exact volume.
Do Docusign and airSlate SignNow 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. airSlate SignNow: no forever-free plan — No forever-free plan; 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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.