Free-plan desk SignWell free plan limits
3 documents a month, 1 sender, 1 template, free. SignWell Free covers occasional signing with audit trail and API access, but at 3 documents a month it suits a freelancer sending the odd contract, not a team.
The limits at a glance
What's included on Free
- Audit trail and tamper-proof documents
- Advanced security
- API included
What needs a paid plan
- Unlimited documents (Light, $10 per month billed yearly, $12 monthly)
- Template links, bulk send and compliance certifications (Light and up)
- Custom branding, conditional field rules, data validation, request attachments and in-person signing (Business)
- Extra senders ($10 per month each on Light, $12 on Business, billed yearly)
What the paid plans cost
Per-user or per-sender prices, from the verified plan list on our SignWell pricing page.
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | $12 | $10 | 1 sender included · +$12 monthly / $10 yearly per additional sender · unlimited documents · 5 templates per sender. |
| Business | $36 | $30 | 3 senders included · +$15 monthly / $12 yearly per additional sender · unlimited documents and templates. |
| Enterprise | Not listed | Not listed | Custom sender pricing for 50+ teams. |
How SignWell Free compares
| Tool | Free plan? | What the free tier allows |
|---|---|---|
| Docusign | No | 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 | Yes | 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. |
| PandaDoc | Yes | Free: $0 — create 5 documents per month (shared limit, including API documents). Paid plans: 14-day free trial. |
| airSlate SignNow | No | No forever-free plan; 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| BoldSign | Yes | Essential is free: 25 envelopes per month, 2 templates, 1 user (no additional users). Paid plans: 30-day free trial. |
| SignWell | Yes | Free: 1 sender, 3 documents a month. Accounts start on the free plan. |
| Jotform Sign | Yes | Starter is free: 10 signed documents per month, 1 user, plus Jotform form limits. |
| DocuSeal | Yes | Basic is $0 per user per month: 10 request emails per month. Self-hosting the open-source edition is also possible. |
| Signaturely | Yes | Free account: 1 document for signature per month after the trial (FAQ wording also says “per account”). |
| Signeasy | No | No forever-free plan; 14-day free trial and a 100-day money-back guarantee. |
| eSignatures.io | No | No free plan; free trial available (length Not listed). No monthly fee — you pay $0.49 per contract. |
| Xodo Sign | Yes | Free plan: up to 5 documents per month (1 every 7 days). 7-day free trial of Professional, no credit card required. |
- SignWell pricing page — checked 2026-10-31
Vendors change free plans without notice. Confirm on the vendor page before you rely on a limit. See our affiliate disclosure.
SignWell free plan FAQ
Is SignWell free?
Yes. SignWell has a Free plan with 1 sender, 1 template and 3 documents a month, and accounts start on it (SignWell pricing page, checked 2026-10-31).
How many documents can you sign with SignWell for free?
3 documents a month. Every paid plan, starting with Light, has unlimited documents.
How much is SignWell after the free plan?
Light is $10 per month billed yearly or $12 billed monthly for 1 sender. Business is $30 per month billed yearly or $36 monthly with 3 senders included.
Does SignWell Free include the API?
Yes. The pricing page lists API Included on the Free plan.