Updated September 2026 · Prices checked September 24, 2026
A simple Adobe Acrobat Sign alternative
If you only need to send documents for signature, eSignSimple is a lighter Adobe Acrobat Sign alternative: $4.99/month for unlimited documents, with no PDF editor subscription. Adobe is the better choice if you also edit PDFs every day, need qualified signatures or work inside Microsoft 365, Salesforce or Workday.
Adobe Acrobat Sign is part of the Acrobat family. It's a powerful choice if your team already edits PDFs in Acrobat and works in Microsoft 365, Salesforce or Workday, and it offers advanced options such as qualified electronic signatures.
Sending documents for signature is bundled with Acrobat Standard, Acrobat Pro and Acrobat Studio subscriptions, and larger Acrobat Sign Solutions plans are custom-quoted. Adobe shows prices in local currency. When we checked on September 24, 2026, the US plans page listed individual Acrobat Standard at US$14.99/month, Acrobat Pro at US$19.99/month and Acrobat Studio at US$24.99/month on an annual plan billed monthly (US$24.99, US$29.99 and US$34.99 month to month). In Turkey, Standard was ₺358.80/month and Pro ₺478.80/month on the annual plan billed monthly (VAT included), and the Turkish page did not list Studio.
If all you need is to send PDFs for signature and keep a reliable audit trail, eSignSimple is a lighter, cheaper option that doesn't require a PDF editor subscription.
How does eSignSimple compare with Adobe Acrobat Sign?
| Feature | eSignSimple | Adobe Acrobat Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | $4.99/month or $39.99/year (Bronze, 25 documents/month) | Acrobat Standard: US$14.99/month on an annual plan billed monthly (US$24.99 month to month); prices vary by country |
| Team price | Gold ($19.99/month): up to 5 senders with shared templates | Acrobat for teams licenses; custom quote for Sign Solutions |
| Free plan | Yes, 3 documents/month | Free trial; free online sign-PDF tool |
| Document limits on paid plans | 25/month (Bronze); unlimited (Silver) | Depends on plan; transaction limits may apply |
| Signers need an account | No | No |
| Audit trail | Yes, plus certificate with SHA-256 hash | Yes |
| Reusable templates | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk send | Yes (Silver and up, up to 200 per send) | Yes |
| Full PDF editing | — | Yes (Acrobat) |
| API | Yes (Silver and up, REST API and webhooks) | Yes |
| Integrations (Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday) | No native integrations yet (API and webhooks) | Yes |
| ID verification | No | Yes |
| Qualified electronic signatures (QES) | — | Yes |
How much does Adobe Acrobat Sign cost?
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobat Standard | US$14.99/month (annual, billed monthly), US$179.88/year prepaid or US$24.99 month to month; Turkey: ₺358.80/month annual or ₺597.60 month to month (VAT incl.) | Edit and convert PDFs; create, fill, sign and send forms; request signatures and track responses. |
| Acrobat Pro | US$19.99/month (annual, billed monthly), US$239.88/year prepaid or US$29.99 month to month; Turkey: ₺478.80/month annual or ₺717.60 month to month (VAT incl.) | 70+ PDF tools, redaction, comparison, plus e-signature workflows. |
| Acrobat Studio | US$24.99/month (annual, billed monthly), US$299.88/year prepaid or US$34.99 month to month; not listed on Adobe's Turkish plans page | Everything in Acrobat Pro plus AI Assistant and Adobe Express features. |
| Acrobat Sign Solutions | Custom quote | Enterprise e-signature with integrations, API, advanced authentication and compliance options. |
Prices checked September 24, 2026 on Adobe Acrobat plans (US, USD), Adobe Acrobat plans (Turkey, TRY), Adobe Acrobat Sign. Vendors change prices and may show different prices by country and currency, so confirm before you buy.
eSignSimple pricing, for comparison
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 documents a month (a document counts when it is sent), unlimited signers, templates, audit trail and certificate of completion. |
| Bronze | $4.99/month or $39.99/year | 1 sender, 25 documents a month, automatic reminders. |
| Silver | $9.99/month or $89.99/year | 1 sender, unlimited documents, bulk send (up to 200 people per send), web forms, REST API and webhooks. |
| Gold | $19.99/month or $179.99/year | Everything in Silver, team seats for up to 5 senders with shared templates, your logo and brand color, priority support. |
Where is Adobe Acrobat Sign the better choice?
- Complete PDF editing, conversion and review tools in the same Acrobat subscription.
- Deep integrations with Microsoft 365, Salesforce and Workday, plus an enterprise API.
- Qualified electronic signatures, advanced identity verification and extensive compliance certifications.
- Adobe's brand and the PDF standard it created, which many enterprises already trust.
Why do people switch to eSignSimple?
Pay only for signing
No need for a PDF editor license. eSignSimple Bronze is $4.99/month for 25 documents; Silver is $9.99/month with unlimited documents.
Simple to learn
Upload a Word doc or PDF, add signers and signing order, and send. Reminders and templates are built in.
Audit-ready by default
Every document gets an audit trail and certificate of completion with timestamps, IP addresses and a SHA-256 hash.
Free to start
Send 3 documents a month for free, and use the in-browser Sign PDF tool at no cost.
Who should pick which?
| Pick eSignSimple if… | Pick Adobe Acrobat Sign if… |
|---|---|
| You need to request signatures, not edit PDFs. | You edit, convert and redact PDFs daily in Acrobat. |
| You want a flat monthly price and a free plan. | You need qualified signatures or advanced identity checks. |
| Simple electronic signatures with an audit trail are enough. | You rely on Microsoft 365, Salesforce or Workday integrations. |
How do you switch from Adobe Acrobat Sign to eSignSimple?
- Download signed agreements and audit reports from Acrobat Sign.
- Export your library templates as PDF files.
- Sign up for eSignSimple with Google and upload them.
- Recreate fields and save templates; send a test to yourself.
- Keep Acrobat for editing if you need it, or cancel at the end of your term.
Our take
Acrobat is the best PDF editor there is, and if you use it all day, its signing features are a sensible bundle.
If you pay for Acrobat only to send contracts, you are paying for an editor you do not use.
We compare published features and prices from each vendor's own website and list the sources above. Where we could not verify something, we say so. Adobe Acrobat Sign is a trademark of its owner; eSignSimple is not affiliated with it. See how we protect documents on our security page and what each plan includes on pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adobe Sign free?
Adobe offers a free trial and a free online tool for signing a PDF yourself. Sending documents for others to sign usually requires a paid Acrobat or Acrobat Sign plan. eSignSimple has a free plan with 3 documents per month.
Do I need Adobe Acrobat to use eSignSimple?
No. eSignSimple runs in your browser. Sign up with Google, upload a PDF or Word document, and signers can sign on any device without an account.
Is Adobe Sign the same as Adobe Acrobat Sign?
Yes. Adobe renamed Adobe Sign (formerly EchoSign) to Adobe Acrobat Sign.
Are eSignSimple signatures as legal as Adobe Sign?
Both provide simple electronic signatures that are recognized under ESIGN, UETA and eIDAS. Adobe also offers qualified electronic signatures, which eSignSimple does not.
How do I cancel Adobe Acrobat Sign?
You can usually cancel from the plans section of your Adobe account. Annual plans billed monthly may have an early cancellation fee, so check your terms first.
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