PandaDoc vs Jotform Sign
PandaDoc starts at $19/user/mo and Jotform Sign at $34/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 | PandaDoc | Jotform Sign | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo | $0/mo Free | $0/mo Starter | Tie |
| Solo · 1 sender · 5 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $0/mo Free | $0/mo Starter | Tie |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo | $57/mo Starter | Quote | PandaDoc* |
| Small team · 3 senders · 20 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $105/mo Starter | Quote | PandaDoc* |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo | $190/mo Starter | Quote | PandaDoc* |
| Sales team · 10 senders · 80 envelopes/mo (monthly billing) | $350/mo Starter | Quote | PandaDoc* |
At a glance
| Feature | PandaDoc | Jotform Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per seat | Flat (1 user) |
| Watch out for | Free is capped at 5 documents a month across the account. | Every self-serve tier is 1 user — teams need Enterprise. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $19/user/mo | $34/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $35/user/mo | $39/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Starter: per user · unlimited documents | Bronze: flat price · 100 documents/mo · 1 user included |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Per-document pricing with unlimited seats is offered via sales (price Not listed). | 50% nonprofit discount advertised; no other add-ons. |
All plans
PandaDoc
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | flat price · 5 documents/mo |
| Starter | $35 | $19 | per user · unlimited documents |
| Business | $65 | $49 | per user · unlimited documents |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user · unlimited documents |
Jotform Sign
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $0 | $0 | flat price · 10 documents/mo · 1 user included |
| Bronze | $39 | $34 | flat price · 100 documents/mo · 1 user included |
| Silver | $49 | $39 | flat price · 250 documents/mo · 1 user included |
| Gold | $129 | $99 | flat price · 1000 documents/mo · 1 user included |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user · unlimited documents |
Gotchas
PandaDoc
- Free is capped at 5 documents a month across the account.
- Monthly Starter is $35 vs $19 on annual — 84% more.
- PandaDoc is a document/proposal builder first; signature-only users may overpay.
Jotform Sign
- Every self-serve tier is 1 user — teams need Enterprise.
- Caps count signed documents, not sent ones.
- You also get the full Jotform form builder.
FAQ
Is PandaDoc cheaper than Jotform Sign?
For 3 senders, 20 envelopes/month, annual billing: PandaDoc $57/mo on Starter vs Jotform Sign: Needs a custom/Enterprise quote at this size — Gold: 1 user only. The answer changes with envelope caps and seat rules — use the calculator on the e-signature hub for your exact volume.
Do PandaDoc and Jotform Sign have free plans?
PandaDoc: Free: $0 — create 5 documents per month (shared limit, including API documents). Paid plans: 14-day free trial. Jotform Sign: Starter is free: 10 signed documents per month, 1 user, plus Jotform form limits.
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.