Adobe Sign vs SharePoint comparison

The compared Adobe and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Adobe is ranked #6 in EAS , with an average rating of 10.0, and holds a 7.4% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ECM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 11.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Adobe users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 79% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Adobe Sign

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100% willing to recommend

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79% willing to recommend

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Sign

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

eSignature (Electronic Signature) (6th)

SharePoint

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

164

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (2nd), 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 7.4%, down 12.8% compared to last year.
SharePoint, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Content Management, holds 11.6% mindshare, down 16.9% since last year.

eSignature (Electronic Signature) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Adobe Sign	7.4%
DocuSign	18.5%
SignNow	4.3%
Other	69.8%

eSignature (Electronic Signature)

Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SharePoint	11.6%
OpenText Content Management	8.0%
Alfresco	7.6%
Other	72.8%

Enterprise Content Management

Featured Reviews

Bishen Gosai

Acrobat Sign Specialist at Learning Curve

Streamlined customer onboarding has reduced processing time from days to under an hour

There are several phenomenal features in Adobe Sign, and for me personally, the web forms feature is one of the best because it allows flexibility and the ability for signers to access the documents remotely without having to be sent a document for signature. All they need is a link or a QR code to the actual web form, which enables them to fill in and sign the document electronically on any device. The web forms feature has saved a lot of time and administration back and forth from a customer and supplier perspective. In general, it has added a whole level of efficiency for the organization as a whole. As mentioned with the customer registration document, Adobe Sign has greatly improved efficiency for the processing of customer registration documents. Previously, the process took potentially anything up to 10 working days, but with the current process in place, it has been minimized down to less than 60 minutes.

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AnjneyBhardwaj

Senior Market Research Analyst at IDC Corporate

Collaboration has improved through simplified document access and controlled sharing

SharePoint is definitely used to keep a record of our files and data. The capability is quite good because it is time-saving. I have used it only four or five times, but it has been very helpful to keep all my information in a consolidated manner. The search feature is one of the most beneficial factors that we use to filter out the latest data or the latest file as per our convenience and use case. When you have a large repository, this feature is particularly valuable. Role-based access control has been helpful while developing the knowledge platform. The roles were defined clearly, which made it easy for the four or five of us to work simultaneously and collaborate on our project in a similar manner.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We heavily relied on Adobe Sign for signature workflows, Advanced Sharing method, tracking reports, creating products, and assigning accounts to new users."

"It makes it very easy to sign documents."

"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."

"The ability to sign digitally is very convenient."

"Previously, the process took potentially anything up to 10 working days, but with the current process in place, it has been minimized down to less than 60 minutes."

"I would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best."

"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."

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"Helps with document collaboration and workflow."

"The SharePoint interface is adequate and also a little bit faster."

"Quantity and variety of partners with solution development ability on the platform."

"It keeps our company organized and everything is in one place."

"For SharePoint, I believe the most valuable feature is the customization and allowing you to share and edit files and documents. Being able to share externally and the precise administration of the files in terms of giving permissions and controlling who has access to what is a very good feature."

"SharePoint acts as a version control system, allowing easy recovery of past document versions."

"It facilitates collaboration and the ability to create custom workflows."

"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."

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Cons

"The UI has room for improvement."

"The support could improve in Adobe Sign."

"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."

"The solution could always be more secure."

"The solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed."

"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."

"Last year we were informed that the integration between SharePoint and Adobe Sign was expiring in July 2024, prompting us to create a Power Automate flow to automate agreements in Adobe Sign using Power App and Power Automate flow inbuilt with the SharePoint site."

"It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements."

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"Document management and the ability to easily integrate single sign-on (SSO) are areas for improvement in SharePoint."

"Synchronization of files in OneDrive can take some time which can ‘annoy’ some users."

"Stability, even after deployment three months ago, still seems to be an issue."

"I understand that some functions are lost when you store the information in a file system, so maybe that's a way SharePoint can improve."

"It does not integrate despite being part of the Microsoft family."

"For the functionality you get at this price point, it leaves a lot to be desired."

"When you are trying to migrate from a different platform to SharePoint for file storage, the upload utility should be more flexible, taking more files and then updating you on the upload status of the files you are trying to transfer into SharePoint."

"It is not really better; we use the same solution as before with Google Drive and the Google App solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."

"The pricing works for us."

"As usual, Microsoft’s licensing structures don’t really seem to fit the needs of their products. This leads to always paying for a project you will never use fully or always be adding to."

"Licensing can be by server or by seat."

"We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."

"The licensing model for SharePoint Online is based on per user, and it is monthly. The price of the solution overall is good."

"It comes bundled with the Microsoft 365 pricing plans."

"The cost is expensive, but worthwhile."

"It is pretty reasonable. It is $5 per month per user. We have 12 users now, so it is about $60 per month."

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Top Industries

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Training & Coaching Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	80
Midsize Enterprise	38
Large Enterprise	81

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe Sign?

Pricing for Adobe Sign was very straightforward. It is licensed per transaction, and while it does have a per-user licensing model, ultimately it is very efficient and cost-effective as a whole.

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What needs improvement with Adobe Sign?

Adobe Sign has a phenomenal roadmap in terms of new features being added, and this is constantly being enhanced on a quarterly basis based on customer information. At this stage, I cannot make any ...

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What is your primary use case for Adobe Sign?

My main use case for Adobe Sign internally from an organization perspective is that I have set up a customer registration form, which has streamlined processing new customer information internally ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?

I do not know the difference between the prices of the two solutions; I did not work on this project.

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What needs improvement with SharePoint?

It is not really better; we use the same solution as before with Google Drive and the Google App solution. Sometimes I have to refresh pages more than with Google, but it does not charge; the page ...

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What is your primary use case for SharePoint?

I create a data warehouse and establish a link between different applications. For data exchange, the vendor is Oracle.

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Also Known As

Echosign

SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010

Overview

Adobe Sign is a reliable and user-friendly digital signature solution that offers a range of customization options and robust security features and allows users to sign, send, and manage documents online. It's a cloud-based service that streamlines the signature process and reduces the need for physical paperwork.

Based on user reviews, Adobe Sign is highly regarded for its ease of use and integration with other Adobe products. Users appreciate the intuitive interface, which makes it easy to navigate and complete tasks quickly. The software offers a range of customization options, such as adding branding elements and creating templates, which users find helpful in personalizing their documents.

The platform uses encryption and authentication protocols to ensure that all documents are secure and comply with industry standards. Users can also set access controls and track document activity, providing an additional layer of protection and accountability.

Some users have reported occasional glitches and slow loading times, but these issues are generally minor and do not detract from the overall positive experience with the software.

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SharePoint is a Microsoft-based platform for building web applications. It covers a widerange of capabilities and while it is appropriate for experienced webdevelopers, even non-technical minded users can easily navigate through thesystem and execute functions such as collaborating data, managing documents andfiles, creating websites, managing social networking solutions, and automatingworkflow.

Major areas that SharePoint deals with are websites,communities, content, search, insights, and composites. The purpose is to give usersthe ability to create or develop these key business components on their owneven without technical knowledge of, for example, how to build a website or howto integrate coding. Configuring SharePoint into a business's system is meantto cut out all of the complicated steps, and pave the way for easierimplementation all around.

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Sample Customers

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