Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | ValidaSign | Dropbox Sign (HelloSign) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | None — $0/mo | $0 (3 docs) → $15–$25/mo |
| Per-document cost | $1.40 | Free tier capped at 3/mo |
| Credits expire? | Never | Monthly reset |
| Audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-signer | Up to 10, included | Essentials: 1 sender only |
| API access | Yes | Separate paid API tier |
| Mobile signing | Yes | Yes |
| ESIGN/UETA compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Signer needs account? | No | No |
Why teams switch to ValidaSign
1
No document caps
Dropbox Sign free tier stops you at 3 signatures per month. Need a 4th? Jump to $15/mo. ValidaSign lets you send however many you need.
2
No Dropbox ecosystem lock-in
Dropbox Sign nudges you toward Dropbox storage and account. ValidaSign is standalone — download your signed PDFs and store them anywhere.
3
Pay only what you use
5 documents a month? That's $7 with ValidaSign vs $15+ with Dropbox Sign. Zero documents? $0 vs $15. The math favors low volume.
The real cost, by volume
ValidaSign is $1.40 per document sent. No monthly floor. Below is your monthly spend by volume.
| Your volume | Dropbox Sign (HelloSign) | ValidaSign | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 documents/month | $15.00/mo | $7.00/mo | $8.00/mo |
| 10 documents/month | $25.00/mo | $14.00/mo | $11.00/mo |
| 20 documents/month | $25.00/mo | $28.00/mo | $-3.00/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.