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Adobe Sign vs Dropbox Sign comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

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
Dropbox Sign
Ranking in eSignature (Electronic Signature)
3rd
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the eSignature (Electronic Signature) category, the mindshare of Adobe Sign is 11.1%, up from 9.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dropbox Sign is 3.6%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eSignature (Electronic Signature)
 

Featured Reviews

Bishen Gosai - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective failover capabilities, efficient support, and trusted brand
I would highly recommend this solution to others. Acrobat Sign stands out among its competitors, especially with its unique features and the backing of Adobe as a company, particularly in PDF technology. Adobe is a well-known and trustworthy brand, and investing in their solution assures you that it will not become obsolete in the near future, but rather remain relevant for a long time to come. Considering the solution's features, benefits, and value it offers, many people tend to overlook the potential savings of using Acrobat Sign, such as saving two to three dollars per transaction. With Adobe Sign, a single document can be sent for approval or signing to up to twenty-four individuals, eliminating the need to physically create and collect signatures, which can be time-consuming and energy-intensive. Using an online platform like Acrobat Sign is much more efficient and can provide a significant return on investment. I rate Acrobat Sign a ten out of ten.
ALIE KOROMA - PeerSpot reviewer
Free to use for those signing, reliable, and great for digital signatures
I'm not sure if you can download the signed documentation. They should ensure that every company can accept it. I'm not sure if all companies use it. Often, you need to convert it to Adobe before you can email it. I'd like to see something that helps artists to digitalize their work and upload it online. If a user decides to print work, it should be traceable or signed so you can see who is taking it and using your work without your permission. It would help you protect yourself and your work. Digital signatures that act like a watermark on digital work would be a game-changer. It would be useful if the solution were available on the cloud for free until you need to do something with it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Adobe Sign is a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place."
"It makes it very easy to sign documents."
"I would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best."
"The ability to sign digitally is very convenient."
"I give the stability a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable aspect of Adobe Sign is not a single feature, but rather a combination of features. From a broad perspective, the failover system is particularly noteworthy. In the event that Adobe Sign experiences downtime, there are backup measures in place through Amazon AWS that ensure continuity. For instance, if one region experiences an outage, another region can take over seamlessly, which is a significant advantage."
"Regarding the most valuable feature of the solution, I would say that it is easy to use."
"The pricing is typically for what is in the market."
"It's very easy to run through the document and get it signed since it walks you through everything in a step-by-step manner. So, it's very easy to use."
"For those signing, it is free to use."
"The solution has significantly simplified the process of getting contracts signed."
"The most valuable feature of Dropbox Sign is the performance and the user experience is excellent."
"The solution is good."
 

Cons

"It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements."
"The solution could always be more secure."
"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."
"The support could improve in Adobe Sign."
"The solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed."
"It works. I have no notes for improvement."
"I think that the performance could be better and so could the auto-updates when filling in new columns and information."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"Dropbox Sign uses a combination of encryption, including classic encryption. The encryption overall could improve."
"The tool needs to be able to integrate with other products or servers."
"It is complicated to sign the documents directly on the screen."
"They should ensure that every company can accept it. I'm not sure if all companies use it."
"Currently, one can't accept payments over the solution."
"We do not have any unique use cases and do not need any other features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The free edition allows us to use the signature feature."
"As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."
"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."
"On a scale of one to ten, where ten is the most comfortable pricing, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"The solution's pricing is fine. I chose Dropbox Sign over Adobe because of its pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
15%
Educational Organization
8%
Insurance Company
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
University
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Legal Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 Dropbox Sign?
The solution was free to use as I was just a recipient of the document. I did not need to pay for it. I just used it to sign a document. If it is not free, it should be very inexpensive, like a dol...
What needs improvement with Dropbox Sign?
Signing the documents directly on the screen is complicated for the solution. They should improve this particular area.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Echosign
HelloSign
 

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Sample Customers

Card Assets, St. Paul Federal Credit Union, University Physicians Network, Cygate, Rackspace, Kuhn Krause, Kia Motors America
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