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Adobe Sign vs SharePoint comparison

 

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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
Average Rating
9.4
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
eSignature (Electronic Signature) (2nd)
SharePoint
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
154
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (3rd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Knowledge Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Adobe Sign is designed for eSignature (Electronic Signature) and holds a mindshare of 12.4%, up 9.8% compared to last year.
SharePoint, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Content Management, holds 17.7% mindshare, down 20.7% since last year.
eSignature (Electronic Signature)
Enterprise Content Management
 

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.
Sanil Paul - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined collaboration through seamless integration and customization
I have been an administrator for SharePoint and have used it as an end-user for document storage. Predominantly, I've been involved in administration SharePoint helps a lot since we've moved from using it directly to using it as a backend for Teams, which makes collaboration easier. It supports…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best."
"Adobe Sign is highly reliable and offers additional features such as 25-year retention filters and audit capabilities."
"The ability to sign digitally is very convenient."
"Adobe Sign is a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place."
"It makes it very easy to sign documents."
"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."
"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."
"I give the stability a ten out of ten."
"What I like about SharePoint is that they keep up with a lot of updates, and they bring out new features. I also like that the system is integrated with the Microsoft 365 suite of apps."
"It facilitates collaboration and the ability to create custom workflows."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The most valuable features of SharePoint Online are content management, document management, and approval processes. Additionally, there are a number of features that provide integration with multiple Office services and external services."
"Document flows, storage, and numbering take off the actions for checking and assigning the numbering and running around with approvals and pre-approvals."
"The ability to take Excel files and make them dynamic SharePoint lists with instant reporting capabilities has been a major benefit."
"It is well supported by Microsoft."
"Information is now available instantly to managers on all devices."
 

Cons

"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."
"The UI has room for improvement."
"It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"The support could improve in Adobe Sign."
"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 solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed."
"The introduction of AI and automation with Copilot could be a beneficial improvement."
"The limitations and boundaries must be extended."
"The initial setup process is not intuitive."
"During uptime under our network, it is hard to find info when content is hefty."
"The product does not perform 100% when used outside of a Microsoft based browser, Chrome, Firefox, etc."
"The navigation is confusing."
"Emails stored now do not display metadata in native format."
"Needs improvement on the user interface."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."
"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."
"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."
"The free edition allows us to use the signature feature."
"The cost is expensive, but worthwhile."
"The licensing model for SharePoint Online is based on per user, and it is monthly. The price of the solution overall is good."
"The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."
"We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."
"The data classification and search elements are cheap."
"It is pretty reasonable. It is $5 per month per user. We have 12 users now, so it is about $60 per month."
"It comes bundled with the Microsoft 365 pricing plans."
"For this type of solution, it is not wise to buy it without Software Assurance."
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Comparison Review

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
8%
Insurance Company
7%
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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.
Would Alfresco give an organization more benefits in terms of cost, features & security as compared to Sharepoint?
Alfresco scores are high on all features of an ECM solution and tools. Back office processing, rated as 3.36 good. Business Process Application 3.55 Good to excellent. Document Management 4.12...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
I am not involved in the licensing, but Microsoft offers bundled pricing for Office, SharePoint, and Exchange, making it cost-effective.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Echosign
SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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