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PandaDoc vs DocuSign

The best eSignature alternative to DocuSign

PandaDoc speeds up your document process–create, send, track and e-sign digital documents in one platform, without relying on external software.

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Why customers choose PandaDoc over Docusign

All-in-one place

All-in-one place

Stop bouncing between tools. With PandaDoc, you can create, edit, send, and e-sign documents in one place—no external software needed. Our drag-and-drop editor makes document building easy for everyone, not just power users.

Built for growing teams

Built for growing teams

PandaDoc grows with you, no envelope limits to slow you down. Unlike Docusign, which caps sends on most plans, PandaDoc offers unlimited documents, flexible user roles, and advanced features like redlining to support scaling teams.

Clear pricing, real support

Clear pricing, real support

No surprise fees, no fine print. PandaDoc keeps pricing transparent and support always-on. While Docusign locks features behind costly plans and makes downgrades tough, PandaDoc offers predictable pricing and 24/7/365 support at no extra cost.

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PandaDoc is one of the most straightforward signature management tools I’ve ever used. The editor is quite simple to use and offers flexibility to compose and customize very sophisticated documents. It also price scales in a friendly way for early-stage startups. Products like Docusign, for instance, were prohibitive when we started our business. But now, we’re scaling with PandaDoc.

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Claudio Franco

Co-founder & CEO at Tivita

PandaDoc vs. Docusign: What’s the difference?

PandaDoc Business
DocuSign Business

PandaDoc Business

$65user/month

No hidden fees

DocuSign Business

$65user/month

Additional fees may apply

Features

Unlimited Docs and sends

Unlimited
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24/7 support

Unlimited
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Document creation and unlimited templates

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Customizable fields and forms

Advanced drag-and-drop fields, conditional logic, calculated fields, and dynamic content

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Collaboration tools

Real-time collaboration with comments, approvals, and document version tracking. Organize content across projects and teams with team workspaces.

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Limited

Document analytics

In-depth analytics (recipient engagement, time spent, open rates, etc.)

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Limited

CRM integrations

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Limited, no two-way sync integration

Payment collection

Built-in payment integrations (Stripe, PayPal, Square) for collecting payments directly from documents. Collect ACH payments directly from contracts and quotes.

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Workflow automation

Advanced automation for approvals, notifications, and reminders with integrations (Slack, Zapier, etc.).

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Security and compliance

SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA compliance, secure storage, and legally binding eSignatures.

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CPQ

Generate error-free quotes tailored to every buyer with two way sync with HubSpot and Salesforce.

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Everything in one place

Everything in one place

Docusign, like most e-signature tools, only handles e-signing. PandaDoc brings the entire document workflow in one easy-to-use platform. Teams can build proposals, contracts, and more inside our drag-and-drop editor, collect payments, monitor document engagement, and more. Plus, PandaDoc integrates with tools like Pipedrive, ZenDesk Sell, Canva, Monday.com, and Zoom to keep document creation unified with the rest of your tech stack.

Get more bang for your buck

Get more bang for your buck

Scaling with Docusign means higher costs for additional usage. Limits on envelopes, hidden fees, and unexpected renewals can add outsized costs to your e-signature flow. Plus, if you want to downgrade your account, you may need to email Docusign support. PandaDoc offers transparent pricing, unlimited document creation, and truly unlimited e-signatures, so you’ll never be surprised by your bill.

AI built for growing teams

AI built for growing teams

PandaDoc grows with your team and evolves with your business. Smart content and conditional templates insert the right clauses and pricing. MCP-powered agents connect your CRM to automate end-to-end contract generation without the complexity of Docusign’s enterprise-heavy AI.

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April Fleming, Revenue Operations Analyst at Wizehire

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  • Wizehire
    Wizehire

    PandaDoc has a personal touch — they listen, adapt, and support us like true partners. This has made all the difference. I know I can reach out to them anytime. They take their time to walk us through everything, and I can trust that they’ll help us resolve any issues quickly.

    25%

    more documents sent per month

    46x

    faster to get a signature compared to Docusign

  • Nomad
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    PandaDoc’s HubSpot integration is second to none in comparison to competitors. It allows us to get a lot of information from the CRM directly into PandaDoc.

    92%

    reduction in proposal creation time

    20%

    reduction in customer acquisition costs

  • Consensus
    Consensus

    PandaDoc has enhanced the purchasing experience for our buyers and sales team. We’ve halved proposal creation time while demonstrating value in every single proposal. It’s helped us close more deals, save time and maintain our brand’s integrity.

    50%

    reduction in proposal creation time

    84%

    of proposals viewed by prospects

Does PandaDoc have integrations like DocuSign?


With PandaDoc

  • Import data from the tools you already use

  • Use templates and variables

  • Provide the best experience for your customers

  • Save time by automating routing processes

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Frequently asked questions

  • PandaDoc offers a more holistic solution for roughly the same cost. PandaDoc Business costs $49 per month and Docusign Business Pro costs $40 per user/month. However, Docusign’s pricing only includes e-signatures and some basic functionality, not things like document creation, collaboration tools, and other features exclusive to PandaDoc.

    Another important factor when comparing PandaDoc vs. Docusign pricing is envelopes (or the number of documents each licensed user can send). PandaDoc provides unlimited envelopes for each user under our PandaDoc Business plan. Docusign Business includes 100 envelopes a year — but then charges an additional fee per envelope for every document sent after 100. Docusign pricing per envelope varies depending on the details of your plan.

    For more information on how PandaDoc compares to Docusign pricing, visit our pricing review with policies with citations from Docusign corporate sources.

  • From a bird’s-eye view, PandaDoc and Docusign may seem similar, but there are several differences we believe make PandaDoc a better choice. For instance, PandaDoc puts automation at the core of our solution, making it not only quick and easy to create a single, professional-looking document — but to do so at scale, so businesses can leverage simple, repeatable processes that avoid errors and save time with every agreement they send.

    Other key features that distinguish PandaDoc from Docusign include:

    • User-friendly interface

    • Intuitive, drag-and-drop editor

    • Document template library

    • 24/7 user support

    For more information, check out our deep dive on Docusign alternatives in 2024.

  • PandaDoc API (application programming interface) allows your business to use PandaDoc tools in your existing digital workflows such as CRM, ERP, financial tools, and file management solutions.

    That means your business can start using PandaDoc capabilities for editing, signing, and sending documents embedded right into the platforms it already uses — creating a single, connected ecosystem that includes PandaDoc document management. Implementation does require some coding, but we’ll provide the step-by-step instructions needed for your team to get up and running ASAP. On average, it takes just three hours to implement PandaDoc API into existing business platforms.

    For more information, see our PandaDoc API page.

  • Yes. PandaDoc cooperates with many of the industry’s leading business tools, including HubSpot, Salesforce, Quickbooks, Zapier, Google, Canva, Pipedrive, and many others. 

    • CLM (contract lifecycle management). PandaDoc syncs with CRM solutions like Salesforce and HubSpot to create frictionless deal cycles, where customer data, catalog details, and resulting transactions are seamlessly handed off between programs. This helps keep records spotless and provides a superior buying experience to your customers without having to switch back and forth between different solutions.

    • Payments. It’s easy to integrate PandaDoc with leading point-of-sale solutions like PayPal, Stripe, and Square so your customers can pay exactly how they prefer: directly from the document you’ve sent them. This not only makes transactions easier for buyers, but also gets your business paid ASAP.

    • PandaDoc CPQ for HubSpot.  In 2024, we launched PandaDoc CPQ for HubSpot, the first fully-native configure, price, quote solution for HubSpot. This integration allows users to access and use all of PandaDoc while in HubSpot to manage sales — everything from document creation, enabling deal rooms, collaborative redlining, collecting payments, and beyond. For more information, visit our PandaDoc CPQ for HubSpot page.

    These are just a few of PandaDoc’s integrations. For a deeper dive, visit our integrations page.

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