Updated September 2026 · Prices checked September 24, 2026
DocuSign Pricing 2026: Plans, Limits & Cheaper Options
DocuSign eSignature costs $11/month for Personal, $30/user/month for Standard and $45/user/month for Business Pro, all billed yearly (checked September 2026). Personal includes 5 envelopes a month; Standard and Business Pro include about 100 envelopes per user per year. Enhanced plans are custom-priced, and SMS delivery and ID verification are paid add-ons.
DocuSign eSignature has four main tiers: Personal, Standard, Business Pro and Enhanced. Listed prices are $11/month for Personal and $30 and $45 per user/month for Standard and Business Pro. These prices are for annual commitments billed monthly. Enhanced plans are custom-quoted.
The number most people miss is the envelope limit. Personal includes 5 envelopes per month. Standard and Business Pro include about 100 envelopes per user per year, which is roughly 8 a month. Features like bulk send, web forms and payment collection only come with Business Pro.
Below is a plan-by-plan breakdown based on DocuSign's pricing page as listed in September 2026, with a comparison to eSignSimple for teams that just need to send and sign documents.
How does eSignSimple compare with DocuSign?
| Feature | eSignSimple | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Bronze: $4.99/month | Personal: $11/month billed annually ($132/year) |
| Entry plan document limit | 25 documents/month (unlimited on Silver, $9.99/month) | 5 envelopes/month |
| Team plan | Gold: $19.99/month for up to 5 senders | Standard: $30/user/month ($360/user/year) |
| Team plan document limit | Unlimited on Silver (per sender) | ~100 envelopes per user per year |
| Bulk send | Silver: $9.99/month (up to 200 per send) | Business Pro: $45/user/month |
| Custom branding | Yes, logo and brand color (Gold) | Standard and above |
| Reusable templates | All plans | All plans |
| Free plan | Yes, 3 documents/month | No permanent free sending plan |
| Audit trail and certificate | All plans | All plans |
| Payments and web forms | Web forms: Silver and up · Payments: no | Business Pro and above |
| SSO and Salesforce integration | No native integrations yet (API and webhooks) | Enhanced (custom pricing) |
| Cost for 5 senders per year | $450 (5 separate Silver accounts at $89.99/year; no shared admin) | $1,800 Standard / $2,700 Business Pro |
What does DocuSign cost?
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | $11/month (billed annually, $132/year) | 1 user, 5 envelopes per month. Basic e-signature, reusable templates and access to DocuSign's integrations. |
| Standard | $30/user/month (billed annually, $360/user/year) | Up to 50 users, about 100 envelopes per user per year. Adds shared templates, custom branding, comments and delegated signing. |
| Business Pro | $45/user/month (billed annually, $540/user/year) | Up to 50 users, about 100 envelopes per user per year. Adds bulk send, web forms, payment collection and advanced fields. |
| Enhanced / Enterprise | Custom quote | For 50+ users. Custom envelope limits, SSO, advanced security, Salesforce integration and 24/7 support. |
Prices checked September 24, 2026 on DocuSign eSignature plans and pricing, DocuSign products and pricing. 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 DocuSign the better choice?
- The broadest feature set in the market, including CLM, identity verification, payments, web forms and QES.
- More than 1,000 integrations and a mature API for custom workflows.
- Enterprise-grade security, compliance certifications, SSO and 24/7 support on Enhanced plans.
- A 30-day money-back guarantee on annual subscriptions, according to DocuSign's pricing page.
Why do people switch to eSignSimple?
Unlimited documents instead of envelope caps
eSignSimple Silver has no envelope quota, so a busy month won't push you into an upgrade.
Bulk send without the top tier
DocuSign includes bulk send starting with Business Pro at $45/user/month. eSignSimple includes it on Silver at $9.99/month.
Monthly flexibility
eSignSimple is billed monthly or yearly (Bronze $4.99 or $39.99, Silver $9.99 or $89.99), and there is a free plan for occasional use.
The essentials, done well
Multiple signers, signing order, reminders, templates, and an audit trail with a SHA-256 hash on every document.
Who should pick which?
| Pick eSignSimple if… | Pick DocuSign if… |
|---|---|
| You want unlimited documents for one sender at $9.99/month (Silver), or 25 a month for $4.99 (Bronze). | You need multi-user admin, SSO or more than 5 users. |
| You would buy Business Pro only for bulk send or web forms. | You need payments, ID verification or QES. |
| You prefer monthly billing to an annual commitment. | You need DocuSign's integration catalog or enterprise support. |
How do you switch from DocuSign to eSignSimple?
- Count how many envelopes you really sent in the last 12 months.
- Compare that with your plan's allowance and your per-user cost.
- If most of your volume is one or two senders, try eSignSimple's free plan with a real document.
- Download your DocuSign envelopes and certificates before renewal.
- Move recurring documents to templates and let the annual plan lapse if eSignSimple covers your needs.
Our take
DocuSign's list prices look reasonable until you add the envelope limits and the annual commitment. Standard works out to roughly 8 envelopes a month per user.
If that fits your volume and you need its features, DocuSign is fine. If not, you are paying for headroom you cannot 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. DocuSign 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
How much does DocuSign cost per month?
As listed in September 2026, DocuSign Personal is $11/month, Standard is $30/user/month and Business Pro is $45/user/month, all with annual commitments. Enhanced plans are custom-priced. Monthly-billed or regional prices may differ.
What is a DocuSign envelope?
An envelope is one transaction sent for signature. It can include one or more documents and recipients. DocuSign plans limit how many envelopes you can send.
Is there a free version of DocuSign?
Signing documents that others send you is free. Sending documents requires a paid plan after any trial. eSignSimple offers a permanent free plan with 3 documents per month.
What happens if I go over my DocuSign envelope limit?
Once you reach your plan's envelope allowance, you generally need to upgrade or buy more envelopes before you can send again. Check your plan details for your exact terms.
How do I cancel my DocuSign subscription?
Self-serve plans can usually be managed from your account's plan and billing settings, or through DocuSign support. Annual plans are committed for the term, and DocuSign lists a 30-day money-back guarantee for annual subscriptions. Download your documents before canceling.
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