The Smarter Zoho Sign Alternative

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eSignly delivers superior features, ironclad security, and flexible pricing that scales with your business, not your costs.

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eSignly vs. Zoho Sign: A Clearer Choice

Stop compromising. See how eSignly provides the advanced capabilities you need at a price that makes sense for your entire organization.

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Advanced User Authentication
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
HIPAA & SOC 2 Compliance
Developer-Friendly REST API
Bulk Sending & In-Person Signing
Advanced Form Fields & Logic
Custom Branding on All Plans
Transparent, Scalable Pricing
Dedicated Enterprise Support

Why Upgrade from Zoho Sign to eSignly?

It's more than just a signature. It's about empowering your workflows with a platform built for security, flexibility, and growth.

Uncompromising Security

Go beyond basic security. We provide enterprise-grade compliance with standards like HIPAA, SOC 2, and 21 CFR Part 11, ensuring your most sensitive documents are always protected.

Predictable Pricing

Escape the unpredictable costs of envelope limits and API call charges. Our transparent pricing models are designed for scalability, giving you enterprise power without the shocking bill.

Powerful API & Integrations

Our developer-first REST API makes it simple to embed eSignature capabilities anywhere. Connect seamlessly with your existing tools for a truly automated workflow.

Superior User Experience

A clean, intuitive interface for both senders and signers means faster adoption and fewer errors. Reduce friction and get documents completed in record time.

Global-Ready Platform

With support for over 18 languages and global compliance standards, eSignly is built for international business. Serve your clients and teams wherever they are.

Dedicated Support

When you need help, you get an expert. Our dedicated support team is here to ensure your success, from initial setup to complex API integrations.

Features That Power Your Business

eSignly is packed with advanced features designed to streamline every aspect of your document signing process.

Automate and Accelerate Your Document Workflows

Stop chasing signatures and let eSignly do the heavy lifting. Our automation tools are designed to save you time, reduce manual errors, and keep your business moving forward.

  • Reusable Templates: Create and save templates for your most used documents like NDAs, sales contracts, and offer letters to send them out in seconds.
  • Bulk Sending: Send a document to hundreds of recipients at once, each with their own unique copy to sign. Perfect for policy updates or permission slips.
  • Signing Order: Define a specific sequence for signatures. The document is automatically routed to the next person in line only after the previous one has signed.
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Bank-Grade Security and Unmatched Compliance

We treat your data with the highest level of security. Our platform is built to meet and exceed the strictest industry and global regulations, giving you complete peace of mind.

  • Comprehensive Audit Trails: Every action taken on a document is tracked and time-stamped, creating a detailed, court-admissible record from start to finish.
  • Industry-Specific Compliance: We are fully compliant with HIPAA for healthcare, 21 CFR Part 11 for life sciences, and SOC 2 Type II for data security, ensuring you meet your regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced Authentication: Verify signer identity with multi-factor authentication options, including SMS codes and knowledge-based questions, adding an extra layer of security.
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Connect eSignly to Your Entire Tech Stack

Eliminate data silos and manual processes by connecting eSignly to the tools you already use every day. Our powerful API and pre-built integrations make it easy.

  • Robust REST API: Build eSignatures directly into your custom applications, websites, or internal platforms with our well-documented and flexible API.
  • CRM Integration: Trigger signature requests directly from your CRM (like Salesforce or HubSpot) and automatically save signed documents back to the customer record.
  • Cloud Storage Sync: Automatically back up your completed documents to your preferred cloud storage provider, including Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
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Real Results from Businesses Like Yours

See how companies streamlined operations, improved compliance, and accelerated growth after switching to eSignly.

Accelerating the Sales Cycle for a Fast-Growing SaaS Company

Technology / SaaS

Client Overview

A mid-market SaaS provider was struggling with a slow, manual sales contract process. Their team was using Zoho Sign, but found it cumbersome for creating and tracking contracts, leading to delays in closing deals and recognizing revenue.

Key Challenges

  • Sales cycle delayed by 5-7 days due to manual contract creation.
  • Lack of real-time visibility into contract status.
  • Errors in contracts from manual data entry from their CRM.
  • Poor mobile signing experience for clients on the go.

Our Solution

eSignly was implemented with a direct integration into their Salesforce CRM. We helped them build dynamic templates that auto-populated client data, reducing errors and creation time to minutes.

  • Salesforce integration to generate contracts with one click.
  • Reusable templates with conditional logic for different deal types.
  • Real-time notifications for sales reps when a contract is viewed and signed.
  • A fully responsive, mobile-first signing experience.

40%

Reduction in Sales Cycle Time

95%

Decrease in Contract Errors

15%

Increase in Q1 Revenue

"Switching to eSignly was a game-changer. Our sales team can now send and track contracts directly from Salesforce, which has cut our closing time nearly in half. The visibility and automation are miles ahead of what we had with Zoho Sign."

Alex Royce, VP of Sales, InnovateCo

Streamlining HR Onboarding for a National Healthcare Provider

Healthcare

Client Overview

A large healthcare organization with 5,000+ employees needed to digitize their new-hire onboarding process. Their paper-based system was slow, prone to errors, and created compliance risks related to HIPAA and employee data.

Key Challenges

  • Onboarding paperwork took over a week to complete per new hire.
  • High risk of incomplete or missing forms and compliance documents.
  • Manual data entry into their HRIS was time-consuming and error-prone.
  • Inability to effectively manage remote employee onboarding.

Our Solution

eSignly provided a HIPAA-compliant solution that allowed the HR team to create a complete digital onboarding packet. Using our bulk send and template features, they could send all necessary forms to new hires with a single click.

  • Created a secure, templated onboarding packet for all new hires.
  • Utilized bulk sending to manage hiring cohorts efficiently.
  • Ensured all forms were completed with required field validation.
  • Provided a complete audit trail for compliance and record-keeping.

80%

Faster Onboarding Completion

100%

Form Completion Rate

50+

HR Hours Saved Per Month

"eSignly transformed our onboarding process from a week-long paper chase into a one-day digital experience. It's intuitive for new hires, and our HR team has peace of mind knowing we are fully HIPAA compliant with a perfect audit trail for every document."

Jenna Raynor, Director of Human Resources, CareWell Health

Ensuring Compliance for a Boutique Law Firm

Legal Services

Client Overview

A growing law firm specializing in intellectual property needed a secure and legally binding e-signature solution for client engagement letters, NDAs, and settlement agreements. Their previous process involved emailing PDFs, which was insecure and difficult to track.

Key Challenges

  • Concerns about the legal enforceability of signatures.
  • No centralized system for tracking document status.
  • Wasted administrative time following up with clients for signatures.
  • Security risks associated with emailing sensitive legal documents.

Our Solution

eSignly provided a secure platform with detailed, tamper-proof audit trails that exceeded the requirements of the ESIGN Act and UETA. The firm's paralegals could now manage all documents from a central dashboard.

  • Legally binding signatures with comprehensive audit trails.
  • A centralized dashboard to track all pending and completed documents.
  • Automated reminders to clients for outstanding signatures.
  • Secure, encrypted document transmission and storage.

90%

Faster Document Turnaround

10

Admin Hours Saved Weekly

100%

Client Satisfaction with Process

"As a law firm, the chain of custody and legal validity of our documents is paramount. eSignly gives us the security and detailed audit trails we need to operate with confidence. Our clients love how easy it is to use, and our staff has reclaimed hours of administrative time."

Carter Fleming, Managing Partner, Fleming & Associates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about moving from Zoho Sign to eSignly? We've got answers.

Is it difficult to migrate my documents and templates from Zoho Sign?

Migration is straightforward. While there's no direct import tool between platforms, our intuitive template builder makes it easy to recreate your existing Zoho Sign templates in eSignly. For your signed documents, we recommend downloading them from Zoho Sign for your records. Our support team can guide you on best practices for a smooth transition.

Are eSignly's signatures as legally binding as Zoho Sign's?

Yes, absolutely. eSignly complies with the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), and other international regulations. Every signed document comes with a comprehensive, tamper-proof audit trail that is admissible in court.

What kind of support do you offer during the transition and beyond?

We offer comprehensive support to all our clients. This includes a detailed knowledge base, email support, and live chat. Our Business and Enterprise plans include dedicated account managers and priority support to ensure you have a partner in your success, from migration to ongoing optimization.

How does your API compare to the Zoho Sign API?

Our REST API is designed for developers. It's known for being more flexible, easier to use, and better documented than many alternatives. We provide extensive documentation, SDKs, and developer support to help you build custom e-signature workflows into any application with ease.