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Adobe Sign vs DocuSign comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 15, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Adobe Sign
Ranking in eSignature (Electronic Signature)
2nd
Average Rating
9.4
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
DocuSign
Ranking in eSignature (Electronic Signature)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the eSignature (Electronic Signature) category, the mindshare of Adobe Sign is 13.4%, up from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of DocuSign is 31.6%, up from 31.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eSignature (Electronic Signature)
 

Featured Reviews

Gerges Ghaly - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to manage, deploy and use
There were some issues I was facing where some users didn't get applied for a policy and the updates didn't send out. For example, If I changed the job title, it's not automatically updated and I have to make sure that the information is corrected. So sometimes it happens that when I log in, the script is wrong, so I have to remove the signature and make it update again. I think that the performance could be better and so could the auto-updates when filling in new columns and information.
Timpa D Angaye - PeerSpot reviewer
Reduces paper, makes collecting signatures easy and offers helpful workflow capabilities
Resolution from customer service and their response rate in resolving issues needs to be improved. When a ticket is raised, customer service actually contacts you for resolution. The issue is that they hardly resolve anything for you. They rather refer you to their FAQ or other links with tutorials. This could be frustrating as you may expect technical assistance, however, what you get is a link to a tutorial that usually may not solve the issue that has been raised. Their technical support team should engage more with customers when tickets are raised.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Adobe Sign is a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place."
"I would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best."
"I adore using Adobe Sign since it feels intuitive and user-friendly. Its organic design makes it effortless to navigate, so even if you lack experience with Adobe software, you can quickly learn and use it accurately."
"The ability to sign digitally is very convenient."
"Regarding the most valuable feature of the solution, I would say that it is easy to use."
"It makes it very easy to sign documents."
"Adobe Sign is highly reliable and offers additional features such as 25-year retention filters and audit capabilities."
"I give the stability a ten out of ten."
"This has reduced the need for paper approvals and has also reduced the recurring purchase of paper rims and other printer consumables in the organization and is leading us to our paperless roadmap."
"What I have found to be the most valuable aspect of this solution is the fact that I don't have to go out and meet the other party in person. I can just take care of what I need to online."
"Very convenient, saves dealing with hard copies of documents."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"We can structure the signature."
"The most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time."
"The solution is stable."
"DocuSign is easy to use. I also like the document tracking features."
 

Cons

"The UI has room for improvement."
"The support could improve in Adobe Sign."
"It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements."
"The solution could always be more secure."
"I think that the performance could be better and so could the auto-updates when filling in new columns and information."
"One limitation of Adobe Sign is the restriction of adding only one email address for an Adobe Sign account. This can cause issues at times because Adobe Sign does not permit multiple signed accounts with the same email address."
"It works. I have no notes for improvement."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"I could always use better security around the solution."
"The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses."
"It should automatically be datestamped beside the signature."
"Some people are not that computer-literate, and people don't understand the concept of the digital signature."
"I would like for this solution to send me a copy of the signed document automatically."
"We'd like to have some integration with some of our IT services."
"DocuSign's mobile application could be better. It has some compatibility issues."
"There are sometimes delays in user communication."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."
"The free edition allows us to use the signature feature."
"Adobe Sign is not expensive, but it is premium-priced based on the specific features required. The value you get from the numerous features and free unlimited support, including expert advice, is worth considering when looking for value for money. Unlike licensed components, when you purchase Adobe Sign, you're not just buying support; hence, you won't be faced with any unexpected licensing costs for additional support."
"One area where there is room for improvement is the pricing of the entry-level plans. If you have minimal requirements for electronic signatures, the initial plans may not be suitable for SMBs as they may appear expensive. However, once you start using Adobe Sign, you can see a positive return on investment. Nonetheless, the pricing of the entry-level plans could be improved to cater to businesses with lower signing needs."
"The tool is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Adobe Sign?
The ability to sign digitally is very convenient.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe Sign?
As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution.
What needs improvement with Adobe Sign?
It works. I have no notes for improvement. I do not need any extra features.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DocuSign eSignature?
The tool is expensive. Many clients in Nigeria cannot afford the solution due to the exchange rate. If the vendor can create a pricing package that is flexible and suitable for our currency, it wil...
What needs improvement with DocuSign eSignature?
The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Echosign
DocuSign eSignature, CoSign, DocuSign eNotary
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Card Assets, St. Paul Federal Credit Union, University Physicians Network, Cygate, Rackspace, Kuhn Krause, Kia Motors America
Bayer, Sony, ComCast, Century Link, Siemens, Boston Scientific, salesforce, Yahoo, McKeeson
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