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DocuSign vs Foxit eSign Comparison
Foxit eSign is a feature-rich DocuSign alternative for businesses looking to right-size their eSignature investment.
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Overview
Why Choose Foxit eSign?
Foxit eSign Business offers a comprehensive feature set for 37% less than DocuSign.
Foxit eSign Business outperforms DocuSign in several key areas according to G2 ratings. DocuSign’s per-envelope and per-template pricing can be cost prohibitive for growing businesses. Foxit eSign Business is designed to support growing businesses by providing unlimited envelopes and templates at no extra cost. Compliance standards are also included by default, with Foxit eSign Business offering out-of-the-box HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance without requiring any enterprise upgrades or add-ons like DocuSign. For businesses needing specialized support, Foxit’s 24/7 notary services are available on demand, alongside enhanced customer branding and bulk signing capabilities – all for a lower cost than DocuSign.
Templates Per Month
Envelopes Per Month
Send, Sign, and Track Documents
Easily create templates and agreements and send them for eSignature or sign them yourself. Keep tabs on the status of all documents on a tracking screen.
Legally Binding and Secure Document Workflows
Documents signed on this platform are legally binding and stored acording to or exceeding industry standards.
Audit Trails and Certificates
Audit Trails and Certificates are generated after a document is completed. Data includes location, IP, recipient, date, consent, security level, name, a summary of Envelope History, and more.
Signable Web Forms
Add customized signable forms directly to apps and websites. Accepting bulk document signatures, agreements, and sign-ups has never been easier.
Compliance
Compliance with eIDAS, ESIGN, UETA, FINRA, CCPA, FERPA, GDPR regulations.
Foxit eSign Salesforce App
Generate quotes, invoices, agreements, and more directly in Salesforce. Upload or create a template and map the template fields to fields in Salesforce. Send for signature, track, and more without leaving Salesforce.
Foxit PDF Editor
Customize and send out documents directly from the Foxit PDF Editor. This add-on gives you full access to Foxit eSign’s suite of features directly inside the Foxit PDF Editor.
APIs
Leverage our API technology with SDKs for C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, and PHP, allowing for an easier integration journey for your whole team.
Multi-Language Support
Send the same document to multiple people with email templates in different languages to facilitate fast and easy eSigning.
Enterprise Authentication
Verify identity with User Defined Access Codes allowing the requester to send the signer a code to enter before they sign or Knowledge Based Authentication (KBA) requiring signers to confirm personal information.
Qualified eSignatures (QES)
Qualified Electronic Signatures, or QES, are equivalent to a handwritten signature in terms of legal effect under eIDAS standards. In-app registration in ZealiD verifies the recipient's personal digital signature and identity.
CFR Part 11 Compliance
Compliance with CFR Part 11 ensures that electronic records are secure, traceable, and auditable, helping organizations meet the stringent requirements for data integrity and validation in regulated environments.
HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA compliance to ensure secure handling of healthcare information.
User SSO Capabilities
Single Sign-On to Foxit eSign (SSO) using the SAML protocol with Microsoft Azure AD, Google Workspace, Okta, PingIdentity, or OneLogin.
Bulk Signing
Quickly review a large quantity of documents, then sign all of the reviewed documents at once with just a few clicks.
On-Demand Notary
Get a document notarized at any time with our remote online notaries. Users can get documents notarized during the document workflow, join a notary live, or schedule a time.
Enhanced Branding
Create a more immersive end-user experience with White label branding, multi-branding, and customizing the application UI and emails. Send emails from your domain, use multiple logos for signature requests, and more.
Business Support
We work when you do with live 24/7 Enterprise customer support through phone, chat, email, and tickets. Plus, Business account access to our development team for integration and API implementation is made available.
Admin Console
Independently manage and assign user licenses, manage users, user access, view reports, and more.
Secure Authentication
Verify identity with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requiring signers to confirm their identity on multiple devices, Voice to send signers a robo call that provides a limited time access code, or with Authy access codes.
Payment Collection
Seamlessly collect payments directly in your agreements. Add a payment field to any document to collect fixed amounts, recurring payments, or blank amounts (great for donation collection). Allow signers to pay by credit card or ACH bank transfer. Transaction fees apply.
Available at an Additional Cost
Price Comparison
Businesses save 37% when they choose Foxit eSign over DocuSign.
Foxit eSign delivers a comprehensive esignature solution with a transparent pricing model that includes all essential features. Customers appreciate excellent value without hidden costs or the need for upgrades. Foxit eSign Business averages 37% less than DocuSign Business Pro – saving a team of 100 users around $18,000 annually, while including unlimited envelopes, reusable templates, and HIPPA and CFR Part 11 compliance, with no additional charge. Foxit eSign is a smart investment for organizations looking to maximize quality and savings while efficiently managing their digital document workflows.
Foxit eSign Business
USD
$300.00
per user, annually
DocuSign Business Pro
USD
$480.00
per user, annually
License Management
Foxit eSign makes it easy to set up and manage users.
Foxit eSign Business provides a more streamlined license management system compared to DocuSign Business Pro, which enforces more rigid license structures and seat-based limitations, creating challenges for organizations trying to adjust or expand their licensing. Additionally, DocuSign Business Pro's advanced features often come with separate charges, increasing administrative complexity and costs when upgrading or expanding capabilities. Foxit Admin Console allows administrators to efficiently assign, reassign, and monitor licenses, making it easier to adapt to changes and scale as needed.
Learn moreSecurity and Compliance
Enterprise-level security and advanced compliance with no hidden fees.
Both Foxit eSign Business and DocuSign Business Pro meet stringent security and compliance standards, but Foxit provides this level of protection with more transparent pricing. Foxit eSign Business includes full compliance with industry standards like GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and 21 CFR Part 11 at no additional cost, whereas with DocuSign, some compliance features may require upgrading to higher plans or add-ons. Additionally, Foxit eSign’s advanced encryption protocols and best practices for document security ensure a secure signing experience without hidden fees. For businesses seeking comprehensive security and compliance at a straightforward price, Foxit eSign Business is the smart choice.
Switching to Foxit
Foxit eSign has easy change management and free template migration.
Switching to Foxit eSign is straightforward and efficient. Foxit's implementation packages, including a white glove setup service, deliver a frictionless migration experience. Foxit will even migrate your DocuSign templates for FREE. Additionally, Foxit Admin Console simplifes license provisioning for teams of any size. With on-demand resources like tutorials, guides, videos, and an AI-powered knowledgebase, upgrading to Foxit eSign is fast, easy, and hassle-free. Start a free trial or request a quote to start your migration discussion with Foxit representative.
Reviews
Additional Resources
- Savings claim based on the single license annual price of Foxit eSign Business vs DocuSign Business Pro, as of August 2024. Actual savings may vary based on product version, number of licenses purchased, and other factors.
- Ratings claims based on figures from G2 user reviews, August 2024.