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PandaDoc vs Foxit eSign

Foxit eSign comes out ahead of PandaDoc on 5 of the 8 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.

PandaDoc
PandaDoc
6.3
Fair
3 of 8 rounds
vs
Foxit eSignWinner
Foxit eSign
6.9
Fair
5 of 8 rounds

The verdict

Foxit eSign takes it, 5–3 on rounds.

On the published figures and the independent review sites, Foxit eSign takes 5 of 8 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose PandaDoc if…

  • • You want PandaDoc's edge on trying it before you pay and what unlimited sending costs

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
    PandaDoc5/10

    2.1 out of 5

    TrustScore from 689 reviews on Trustpilot

    • 2.1 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
    PandaDoc5/10

    $19/mo, billed annually (Starter)

    Starter (entry) / Business (top published), 'Annually' (default); click 'Monthly' for $35 / $65

    • $19/mo, billed annually (Starter), against $10/mo ($120/user/year)

    Source: pandadoc.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
    PandaDoc5/10

    $49/seat/mo, billed annually

    Starter (entry) / Business (top published), 'Annually' (default); click 'Monthly' for $35 / $65

    • $49/seat/mo, billed annually, against $25/mo ($300/user/yr, 5+ users)

    Source: pandadoc.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 4Trying it before you payPandaDoc wins
    PandaDoc8/10

    Free plan: 60 docs per year

    Starter (entry) / Business (top published), 'Annually' (default); click 'Monthly' for $35 / $65

    Source: pandadoc.com ↗

    Foxit eSign5/10

    14-day free trial

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

    • 14-day free trial, against Free plan (5 docs/mo) + 14-day trial

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    PandaDoc wins this round on what the published sources say.

  5. Round 5What unlimited sending costsPandaDoc wins
    PandaDoc8/10

    $19/mo (Starter), billed annually

    Starter (entry) / Business (top published), 'Annually' (default); click 'Monthly' for $35 / $65

    Source: pandadoc.com ↗

    Foxit eSign5/10

    $25/mo (Business, 5+ licenses)

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

    • $25/mo (Business, 5+ licenses), against $19/mo (Starter), billed annually

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    PandaDoc wins this round on what the published sources say.

  6. Round 6How much the entry plan can sendPandaDoc wins
    PandaDoc8/10

    Unlimited documents

    Starter (entry) / Business (top published), 'Annually' (default); click 'Monthly' for $35 / $65

    Source: pandadoc.com ↗

    Foxit eSign5/10

    250 envelopes a year

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

    • 250 envelopes a year, against Unlimited documents

    Source: foxit.com ↗

    PandaDoc wins this round on what the published sources say.

  7. Round 7What bulk sending costsFoxit eSign wins
    PandaDoc5/10

    Bulk send from Business (+credits)

    Starter (entry) / Business (top published), 'Annually' (default); click 'Monthly' for $35 / $65

    • Bulk send from Business (+credits), against Bulk send on Essentials (250/yr)

    Source: pandadoc.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.

  8. Round 8Reusable templates on the entry planFoxit eSign wins
    PandaDoc5/10

    Up to 5 templates

    Starter (entry) / Business (top published), 'Annually' (default); click 'Monthly' for $35 / $65

    • Up to 5 templates, against 10 templates

    Source: pandadoc.com ↗

    Foxit eSign8/10

    10 templates

    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.

PandaDocPandaDoc
Foxit eSignFoxit eSign

Side by side

Overall score
6.3
6.9
Best
Price
See price
See price
What it costs to start
5.3
7.2
What the top plan costs
5.3
7.4
What customers say on Trustpilot
6.3
7.0
How much the entry plan can send
8.0
6.2
Trying it before you pay
7.6
5.0
Head-to-head findings
What it costs to start
$19/mo, billed annually (Starter)
$10/mo ($120/user/year)
What the top plan costs
$49/seat/mo, billed annually
$25/mo ($300/user/yr, 5+ users)
What customers say on Trustpilot
2.1 out of 5
3.1 out of 5
How much the entry plan can send
Unlimited documents
250 envelopes a year
Trying it before you pay
Free plan: 60 docs per year
14-day free trial
What bulk sending costs
Bulk send from Business (+credits)
Bulk send on Essentials (250/yr)
What unlimited sending costs
$19/mo (Starter), billed annually
$25/mo (Business, 5+ licenses)
What paying annually saves
Up to 46% with annual
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Record
Head-to-head record
3–6
4–1–1
Head-to-heads won
33 %
80 %
Rounds won
38 %
59 %
Pros
    • Foxit eSign, $96 per user per year
    Cons
    • $19/mo, billed annually (Starter), against $11/mo, annual billed monthly
    • $49/seat/mo, billed annually, against $45/user/mo (Business Pro), annual
    • Bulk send from Business (+credits), against Bulk send from Business Pro, $45
    • $19, against $8.26
    • 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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