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Adobe Sign vs DocuSign comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 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
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
DocuSign
Ranking in eSignature (Electronic Signature)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the eSignature (Electronic Signature) category, the mindshare of Adobe Sign is 11.6%, up from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of DocuSign is 27.4%, down from 29.8% 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.
AshishKumar13 - PeerSpot reviewer
Advanced management and seamless integration improve document workflows
The IAM tool they are providing is good, but there should be flexibility in terms of importing IAM or AI generation reviews into the normal workflows while generating documents and creating templates. DocuSign still needs to offer more built-in integration tools such as the Coupa connector. They already have many integrations, such as Google Docs and Google Drive, but some major ones are still in the pipeline. Scalability, in terms of the workflow structure and maintenance, needs improvement. If the workflow becomes heavy, the system slows down, requiring consultation with the team to get the workflow load relieved. System availability should see fewer crashes or server errors.

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."
"We heavily relied on Adobe Sign for signature workflows, Advanced Sharing method, tracking reports, creating products, and assigning accounts to new users."
"Adobe Sign is a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place."
"Adobe Sign is highly reliable and offers additional features such as 25-year retention filters and audit capabilities."
"It makes it very easy to sign documents."
"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."
"We can structure the signature."
"Very convenient, saves dealing with hard copies of documents."
"This speeds up the sign-off process."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"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."
"The solution is stable."
"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 most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time."
 

Cons

"The support could improve in Adobe Sign."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"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 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 solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed."
"The UI has room for improvement."
"The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses."
"There are sometimes delays in user communication."
"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."
"I could always use better security around the solution."
"Resolution from customer service and their response rate in resolving issues needs to be improved."
"If the workflow becomes heavy, the system slows down, requiring consultation with the team to get the workflow load relieved."
"Moving the boxes around can be a bit annoying, so the AI element in the UI should be significantly improved to make the process smoother."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 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."
"The tool is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DocuSign eSignature?
The pricing is almost reasonable. It depends on what features we are using. The e-signature and CLM pricing is almost reasonable, though not perfectly reasonable.
What needs improvement with DocuSign eSignature?
The IAM tool they are providing is good, but there should be flexibility in terms of importing IAM or AI generation reviews into the normal workflows while generating documents and creating templat...
 

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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