Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | ValidaSign | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | None — $0/mo | $15–$65/mo (annual billing) |
| Per-document cost | $1.40 | Included in plan (with caps) |
| Credits expire? | Never | Monthly reset |
| Audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-signer | Up to 10, included | Varies by plan |
| API access | Yes | Higher tiers only |
| Mobile signing | Yes | Yes |
| ESIGN/UETA compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Signer needs account? | No | No |
Why teams switch to ValidaSign
1
No subscription trap
DocuSign Personal is $15/mo with annual billing — $180/year even if you sign zero documents. ValidaSign charges only when you send.
2
No document limits
DocuSign Personal caps you at 5 envelopes/month. Need more? Jump to $45/mo. ValidaSign has no monthly cap — send 1 or 100.
3
Same legal validity
Both are ESIGN and UETA compliant. Both produce audit trails accepted by U.S. courts. The signature holds up the same way.
The real cost, by volume
ValidaSign is $1.40 per document sent. No monthly floor. Below is your monthly spend by volume.
| Your volume | DocuSign | ValidaSign | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 documents/month | $15.00/mo | $7.00/mo | $8.00/mo |
| 10 documents/month | $45.00/mo | $14.00/mo | $31.00/mo |
| 20 documents/month | $45.00/mo | $28.00/mo | $17.00/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.