Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | ValidaSign | Adobe Acrobat Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | None — $0/mo | $22.99/mo (Acrobat Pro) |
| Per-document cost | $1.40 | Included in Acrobat Pro |
| Credits expire? | Never | Monthly reset |
| Audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-signer | Up to 10, included | Limited outside enterprise |
| API access | Yes | Enterprise plans only |
| Mobile signing | Yes | Yes |
| ESIGN/UETA compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Signer needs account? | No | Adobe ID recommended |
Why teams switch to ValidaSign
1
No software bundle required
Adobe Sign as a standalone product is enterprise-only. To use it as an individual you buy Acrobat Pro ($22.99/mo). ValidaSign runs in your browser.
2
No annual contract
Adobe subscriptions renew annually and cancellation fees apply mid-term. ValidaSign has nothing to cancel — you pay only when you send.
3
Works without Adobe Reader
Signers open a link in any browser. No Adobe install, no Adobe ID, no plugin. Same PDF, same audit trail, less friction.
The real cost, by volume
ValidaSign is $1.40 per document sent. No monthly floor. Below is your monthly spend by volume.
| Your volume | Adobe Acrobat Sign | ValidaSign | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 documents/month | $22.99/mo | $7.00/mo | $15.99/mo |
| 10 documents/month | $22.99/mo | $14.00/mo | $8.99/mo |
| 20 documents/month | $22.99/mo | $28.00/mo | $-5.01/mo |
Try ValidaSign free
Sign your own PDFs free. Pay $1.40 only when you send a document to someone else. No subscription, no expiring credits.