DocuSign vs HelloSign
DocuSign is the best-known enterprise e-signature brand, with add-ons like identity verification and notarization built for large, regulated organizations. HelloSign (Dropbox Sign) is positioned as a lighter, API-first alternative to a full enterprise suite — popular for teams embedding signing into their own product. Here's how they actually differ — and a simpler flat-rate option if you just need a document signed.
How Docracy compares to DocuSign and HelloSign
| Feature | Docracy | DocuSign | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it's built for | Fast two-party signing — not a proposal, workflow, or enterprise suite | Enterprise e-signature standard, deep add-on catalog | Dropbox's developer-first e-sign API |
| Pricing model | Free for up to 2 signers, forever. Flat $10/mo for unlimited — never per-seat. | Per-seat, per-month — cost climbs as your team grows | Per-seat, per-month — cost climbs as your team grows |
| Account required to sign | No — signers open the emailed link and sign, no login | Often required for signers too, depending on plan | Often required for signers too, depending on plan |
| Time to send your first document | Under a minute: upload a PDF, place fields, send | Account signup and workspace setup before your first send | Account signup and workspace setup before your first send |
| Best fit | Any team, any size — no minimum seats, no sales call | Best value at team scale; solo/occasional use pays for unused enterprise tooling | Best value at team scale; solo/occasional use pays for unused enterprise tooling |
| Template import | Drop in any existing PDF as-is, no reformatting | Templates typically tied to their own document builder | Templates typically tied to their own document builder |
| WhatsApp signing | Yes — phone-bound, PIN-protected links. Free: 1/month. Paid: 10/month, then $0.50 each. Enterprise: 50/month fair-use | Not offered | Not offered |
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FAQ
Do I need to create an account to sign a document with Docracy?
No. Signers just open the link from their email and sign — no account, no app download, no password.
Is Docracy really free?
Yes, for documents with up to 2 signers. Need more signers, templates, or team seats? That's a flat $10/month — no per-seat pricing, ever.
Can I import my existing PDF contracts?
Yes. Drop in any PDF as-is and place signature fields directly on it — no rebuilding it in a proprietary template editor first.
Simple, flat pricing
Free for up to 2 signers. $10/mo keeps signed files and lets you get paid after they sign. No per-seat pricing.