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Adobe Sign vs DocuSign comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 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)
3rd
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 May 2025, in the eSignature (Electronic Signature) category, the mindshare of Adobe Sign is 13.2%, up from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of DocuSign is 31.2%, up from 31.1% 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.
Oladele Olawusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides excellent features and workflows and can be deployed quickly
I like the workflow. It enables us to configure the envelope and send it to multiple people for signatures. We can structure the signature. The users can sign the document in a particular order or all at the same time The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses. I have been…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Regarding the most valuable feature of the solution, I would say that it is easy to use."
"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 would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best."
"It makes it very easy to sign documents."
"I give the stability a ten out of ten."
"Adobe Sign is highly reliable and offers additional features such as 25-year retention filters and audit capabilities."
"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."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"You can customize how you want to use the solution."
"Very convenient, saves dealing with hard copies of documents."
"The most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time."
"We can structure the signature."
"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."
"The solution is stable."
"This speeds up the sign-off process."
 

Cons

"It works. I have no notes for improvement."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"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 support could improve in Adobe Sign."
"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."
"The UI has room for improvement."
"I could always use better security around the solution."
"We'd like to have some integration with some of our IT services."
"It should automatically be datestamped beside the signature."
"The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses."
"Resolution from customer service and their response rate in resolving issues needs to be improved."
"I would like for this solution to send me a copy of the signed document automatically."
"There are sometimes delays in user communication."
"DocuSign's mobile application could be better. It has some compatibility issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."
"The tool is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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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...
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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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