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DocuSign vs Foxit eSign

Foxit eSign comes out ahead of DocuSign on 6 of the 6 things that decide this, going by what each company publishes and what independent review sites report. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.

DocuSign
DocuSign
5.7
Weak
0 of 6 rounds
vs
Foxit eSignWinner
Foxit eSign
6.9
Fair
6 of 6 rounds

The verdict

Foxit eSign takes it, 6–0 on rounds.

On the published figures and the independent review sites, Foxit eSign takes 6 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose DocuSign if…

  • • You have a reason to pick DocuSign that is not on this list

Choose Foxit eSign if…

  • • You want Foxit eSign's edge on what customers say on trustpilot and what it costs to start

Round by round

  1. Round 1What customers say on TrustpilotFoxit eSign wins
    DocuSign5/10

    1.3 out of 5

    TrustScore from 1,261 reviews on Trustpilot

    • 1.3 out of 5, against 3.1 out of 5

    Source: trustpilot.com ↗

    Foxit eSign8/10

    3.1 out of 5

    TrustScore from 222 reviews on Trustpilot

    Source: trustpilot.com ↗

    Foxit eSign wins this round on independent review-site data, not on its own claims.

  2. Round 2What it costs to startFoxit eSign wins
    DocuSign5/10

    $11/mo, annual billed monthly

    Personal (entry) / Business Pro (top eSignature plan), 'Annual | Billed monthly' (default); unlimited = IAM Standard on the IAM tab

    • $11/mo, annual billed monthly, against $10/mo ($120/user/year)

    Source: ecom.docusign.com ↗

    Foxit eSign8/10

    $10/mo ($120/user/year)

    eSign Essentials (entry, $120/user/year) / eSign Business (top, $300/user/year, 5+ licenses); annual billing only

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    Foxit eSign wins this round on what the published sources say.

  3. Round 3What the top plan costsFoxit eSign wins
    DocuSign5/10

    $45/user/mo (Business Pro), annual

    Personal (entry) / Business Pro (top eSignature plan), 'Annual | Billed monthly' (default); unlimited = IAM Standard on the IAM tab

    • $45/user/mo (Business Pro), annual, against $25/mo ($300/user/yr, 5+ users)

    Source: ecom.docusign.com ↗

    Foxit eSign8/10

    $25/mo ($300/user/yr, 5+ users)

    eSign Essentials (entry, $120/user/year) / eSign Business (top, $300/user/year, 5+ licenses); annual billing only

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    Foxit eSign wins this round on what the published sources say.

  4. Round 4What unlimited sending costsFoxit eSign wins
    DocuSign5/10

    $50/user/mo IAM Standard, 3-user min

    Personal (entry) / Business Pro (top eSignature plan), 'Annual | Billed monthly' (default); unlimited = IAM Standard on the IAM tab

    • $50/user/mo IAM Standard, 3-user min, against $25/mo (Business, 5+ licenses)

    Source: ecom.docusign.com ↗

    Foxit eSign8/10

    $25/mo (Business, 5+ licenses)

    eSign Essentials (entry, $120/user/year) / eSign Business (top, $300/user/year, 5+ licenses); annual billing only

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    Foxit eSign wins this round on what the published sources say.

  5. Round 5How much the entry plan can sendFoxit eSign wins
    DocuSign5/10

    5 envelopes a month

    Personal (entry) / Business Pro (top eSignature plan), 'Annual | Billed monthly' (default); unlimited = IAM Standard on the IAM tab

    • 5 envelopes a month, against 250 envelopes a year

    Source: ecom.docusign.com ↗

    Foxit eSign8/10

    250 envelopes a year

    eSign Essentials (entry, $120/user/year) / eSign Business (top, $300/user/year, 5+ licenses); annual billing only

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    Foxit eSign wins this round on what the published sources say.

  6. Round 6What bulk sending costsFoxit eSign wins
    DocuSign5/10

    Bulk send from Business Pro, $45

    Personal (entry) / Business Pro (top eSignature plan), 'Annual | Billed monthly' (default); unlimited = IAM Standard on the IAM tab

    • Bulk send from Business Pro, $45, against Bulk send on Essentials (250/yr)

    Source: ecom.docusign.com ↗

    Foxit eSign8/10

    Bulk send on Essentials (250/yr)

    eSign Essentials (entry, $120/user/year) / eSign Business (top, $300/user/year, 5+ licenses); annual billing only

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    Foxit eSign wins this round on what the published sources say.

DocuSignDocuSign
Foxit eSignFoxit eSign

Side by side

Overall score
5.7
6.9
Best
Price
See price
See price
What it costs to start
5.7
7.2
What the top plan costs
5.7
7.4
What customers say on Trustpilot
5.5
7.0
How much the entry plan can send
5.3
6.2
Trying it before you pay
5.3
5.0
Head-to-head findings
What it costs to start
$11/user/month
$10/mo ($120/user/year)
What the top plan costs
$45/user/month (annual commitment of $540)
$25/mo ($300/user/yr, 5+ users)
What customers say on Trustpilot
1.3 out of 5
3.1 out of 5
How much the entry plan can send
5 envelopes a month
250 envelopes a year
Trying it before you pay
Free trial, no credit card
14-day free trial
What bulk sending costs
Bulk send from Business Pro, $45
Bulk send on Essentials (250/yr)
What unlimited sending costs
$50/user/mo IAM Standard, 3-user min
$25/mo (Business, 5+ licenses)
What paying annually saves
Up to 33% with annual
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Record
Head-to-head record
1–7–1
4–1–1
Head-to-heads won
13 %
80 %
Rounds won
19 %
59 %
Pros
    • Foxit eSign, $96 per user per year
    Cons
    • $15, against $8.26
    • $65, against $29.99
    • 1.3 out of 5, against 2.1 out of 5
    • Free trial, no credit card, against Free plan (5 docs/mo) + 14-day trial
    • 14-day free trial, against Free plan + 30-day trial
    • $25/mo (Business, 5+ licenses), against $15/mo, unlimited requests
    • 250 envelopes a year, against Unlimited signature requests
    • 14-day free trial, against Free plan (5 docs/mo) + 14-day trial
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