The Smarter PandaDoc Alternative You've Been Searching For
Tired of overpaying for complex features you don't use?
eSignly delivers robust, secure, and intuitive eSignature solutions at a fraction of the cost.
Experience the perfect balance of power and simplicity. Get legally binding signatures, streamline your workflows, and enhance compliance without the hefty price tag. Join over 100,000 users who made the switch.
eSignly vs. PandaDoc: A Clear Comparison
See why businesses are choosing eSignly for a more streamlined, cost-effective, and secure document signing experience. We focus on core eSignature excellence without the bloat.
| Feature |
 eSignly
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PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Core eSignature Functionality | ||
| Affordable Pricing | (Starts Free, Paid plans from $10/user) | (Higher entry price, more expensive tiers) |
| Ease of Use | (Intuitive, user-friendly interface) | (Can be complex with extra features) |
| API for Integration | (Robust, developer-friendly, cost-effective) | (Available on higher-tier plans) |
| Security & Compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.) | ||
| On-Premises Deployment | (Available for Enterprise) | |
| Document Creation & CPQ | (Focused on signing existing documents) | (Core feature) |
| Ideal For | Businesses needing a powerful, secure, and affordable eSignature solution. | Sales teams needing an all-in-one proposal, quote, and contract tool. |
Why Make the Switch to eSignly?
We're not just an alternative; we're an upgrade. We focus on what matters most: getting your documents signed quickly, securely, and affordably.
Unbeatable Value
Get enterprise-grade features without the enterprise price tag. Our transparent pricing means you pay for the powerful eSignature tools you need, not for bundled extras you don't.
Ironclad Security
Your peace of mind is our priority. We are compliant with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001, ensuring your documents are protected by the highest industry standards.
Effortless Simplicity
Our platform is designed for immediate use. Send your first document for signature in minutes with an intuitive interface that requires no extensive training or setup.
Developer-First API
Integrate eSignatures seamlessly into your existing applications and workflows with our robust, well-documented, and cost-effective API. Automate your processes with ease.
Global Reach
Serve your international clients and teams with a platform available in over 18 languages, ensuring a clear and comfortable signing experience for everyone, everywhere.
Flexible Deployment
Unlike most competitors, we offer both cloud-based SaaS and on-premises solutions, giving you complete control over your data and infrastructure to meet specific security needs.
Dedicated Support
Our expert support team is here to ensure your success. From onboarding to complex API integrations, we provide timely and effective assistance when you need it.
Legally Binding
Sign with confidence. eSignly signatures are compliant with the ESIGN Act, UETA, and other international regulations, providing a full, tamper-proof audit trail for every document.
Proven Reliability
Since 2014, over 100,000 users and leading companies have trusted eSignly to handle their most important agreements. Our 95%+ retention rate speaks for itself.
Core Features that Drive Your Business Forward
eSignly provides all the essential tools you need to manage your document workflows efficiently and securely.
Document Management & Workflow
- Send documents for signature from any device.
- Create and save reusable templates to save time.
- Set signing orders to control workflow sequence.
Advanced Signer Fields
- Utilize text fields, checkboxes, date fields, and more.
- Implement data validation to reduce errors.
- Assign fields to specific signers with ease.
Security & Compliance
- Comprehensive, real-time audit trail for every action.
- Meet standards for HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, and more.
- Secure cloud infrastructure with optional on-premises deployment.
Team & Brand Management
- Add your company branding and logo to emails and signing pages.
- Manage users and permissions within your organization.
- Share templates and documents across your team.
Flexible Signing Options
- Enable bulk sending for mass agreements like HR policies.
- Facilitate in-person signing on a single device.
- Embed signing directly into your website or application.
Powerful API & Integrations
- Seamlessly connect with Google Drive, Dropbox, and more.
- Use our REST API to build custom eSignature workflows.
- Leverage Zapier and Make for no-code automation.
Real Results for Businesses Like Yours
Discover how organizations have leveraged eSignly to cut costs, accelerate processes, and improve their customer experience.
Legal Firm Accelerates Client Onboarding
Industry: Legal Services
Client Overview: A mid-sized law firm specializing in corporate law was struggling with a slow and paper-intensive client onboarding process. Engagement letters, NDAs, and retainer agreements required printing, signing, scanning, and emailing, leading to significant delays and administrative overhead.
"eSignly transformed our onboarding. What used to take days now takes minutes. It's secure, legally compliant, and our clients love how easy it is to use. The switch from PandaDoc was seamless and saved us a significant amount on our annual software budget."
- Michael Harper, Managing Partner, Innovate Legal LLP
Problem
The firm needed to reduce the turnaround time for critical documents to begin client work faster. The existing manual process was prone to errors, document loss, and created a poor first impression for tech-savvy clients.
Key Challenges
- Lengthy document signing cycles delaying project kick-offs.
- High administrative costs associated with printing and postage.
- Difficulty tracking document status across multiple paralegals.
- Concerns about the security and legal validity of digital signatures.
Our Solution
eSignly provided a centralized platform for all client agreements. We implemented reusable templates for common documents and utilized the API to integrate with their existing case management software.
- Deployed eSignly's Business plan with custom branding.
- Created templates for engagement letters, NDAs, and service agreements.
- Set up automated reminders for pending signatures.
- Provided training on using the comprehensive audit trail for compliance.
Healthcare Provider Ensures HIPAA Compliance
Industry: Healthcare
Client Overview: A multi-clinic healthcare provider needed a secure way to handle patient intake forms, consent forms, and treatment plans. Their previous solution was not fully HIPAA compliant, and the process of managing paper forms was inefficient and created data security risks.
"As a healthcare provider, compliance is non-negotiable. eSignly's HIPAA-compliant solution gave us the security we needed at a price that made sense. Our patient intake process is now faster, more secure, and completely paperless."
- Dr. Emily Snow, Clinic Director, Clever Health
Problem
The provider required a digital signature solution that could guarantee patient data privacy and meet strict HIPAA regulations. They needed to eliminate paper, reduce manual data entry, and provide patients with a simple, modern way to complete forms.
Key Challenges
- Risk of HIPAA violations with their previous digital and paper processes.
- Time-consuming manual data entry from paper forms into their EMR system.
- Poor patient experience with cumbersome paperwork in waiting rooms.
- Secure storage and retrieval of signed consent forms was a major challenge.
Our Solution
eSignly's Enterprise plan provided a HIPAA-compliant environment with advanced security features. We helped them create digital versions of all their forms, which could be sent to patients to complete before their appointments.
- Implemented a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Used templates and bulk sending for patient policy updates.
- Integrated with their EMR via API to automatically update patient records.
- Enabled in-person signing on tablets for walk-in patients.
Real Estate Agency Closes Deals Faster
Industry: Real Estate
Client Overview: A fast-growing real estate agency with agents constantly on the move needed a mobile-friendly way to get lease agreements, purchase offers, and commission slips signed. Delays in getting signatures were causing them to lose deals in a competitive market.
"In real estate, speed is everything. eSignly allows our agents to get contracts signed on the spot, from any device. It's incredibly reliable and has become an indispensable tool for our entire team. It's simpler and more direct than PandaDoc for our needs."
- Sarah Jenkins, Broker/Owner, Reno+ Properties
Problem
The agency's reliance on in-person meetings or "scan-and-email" for signatures was creating a bottleneck. They needed a solution that worked flawlessly on mobile devices, allowing clients and agents to sign documents from anywhere, at any time.
Key Challenges
- Losing deals due to delays in securing signatures.
- Agents wasting valuable time driving to get paperwork signed.
- Difficulty managing multiple versions of contracts and addendums.
- Ensuring all required fields and initials were completed correctly.
Our Solution
eSignly's mobile-responsive platform and easy-to-use templates were a perfect fit. Agents could now prepare and send documents from their phones or tablets directly after a property viewing.
- Provided the Professional plan for all agents.
- Created templates for standard lease and purchase agreements with required fields.
- Utilized real-time notifications to alert agents as soon as documents were viewed and signed.
- The audit trail provided a clear, legally-binding record for every transaction.
Hear From Our Happy Customers
We're proud of our 95%+ customer retention rate. Here's what some of our users have to say.
"We switched from PandaDoc to eSignly and haven't looked back. We're saving over $2,000 a year, and the platform is much more intuitive for our team. The API was also surprisingly easy to work with."
"The security and compliance features, especially for HIPAA, are top-notch. eSignly gives us the confidence to handle sensitive patient information digitally. Their support team is also excellent."
"As a small business, every dollar counts. eSignly provides all the functionality we need at a price that is fair and transparent. It's the best value eSignature solution on the market, period."
"I love the simplicity. I was able to send my first contract for signature within five minutes of signing up. It just works, without any complicated setup or training."
"The bulk sending feature is a lifesaver for our HR department. We send out annual policy updates to 200+ employees with just a few clicks. It saves us days of work."
"We needed an on-premises solution for our financial institution, and eSignly was one of the few providers that offered it. Their team worked with us to ensure a smooth and secure deployment."
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers. Here are some of the most common inquiries about switching to eSignly.
If your primary need is a powerful, secure, and affordable electronic signature solution, then yes, eSignly is an excellent alternative. PandaDoc is a great tool, but it includes many features like document creation, CPQ, and proposal management that you may not need. eSignly focuses on perfecting the eSignature experience, offering a more streamlined and cost-effective solution for businesses that already have their documents created.
Absolutely. eSignly complies with the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), and GDPR in Europe. Every signed document comes with a comprehensive, tamper-proof audit trail that records every action, ensuring it is admissible in court.
eSignly is significantly more affordable. We offer a generous free plan for individuals, and our paid plans start at a lower price point than PandaDoc's entry-level plan. We believe in transparent pricing without forcing you into expensive bundles for features you don't use. You can find detailed information on our pricing page.
While there is no direct automated migration tool, the process is straightforward. You can download your existing documents and templates from PandaDoc as PDFs and then upload them into eSignly to create new, reusable templates. Our support team is happy to guide you through this process to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Security is at the core of our platform. We use 256-bit AES encryption for all documents at rest and in transit. Our platform is compliant with SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001. We also offer on-premises deployment for organizations that require maximum data control.
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