Updated September 2026 · Prices checked September 24, 2026
A Dropbox Sign alternative for simple, affordable e-signatures
eSignSimple is a cheaper Dropbox Sign alternative for single senders: $9.99/month (or $89.99/year) for unlimited documents versus Essentials at $15/month (or $10.05/month billed yearly), with a permanent free plan of 3 documents a month. Dropbox Sign is better if you need embedded signing, SDKs, SMS authentication, SSO or Dropbox integration.
Dropbox Sign, formerly HelloSign, is a well-designed e-signature tool with a clean signing experience, unlimited signature requests and a popular developer API. It is a strong product, especially if your team already uses Dropbox.
Its Essentials plan is listed at $15/month, or $10.05/month billed annually, for one user. The Standard plan is $25 per user/month, or $17.50 billed annually, and adds bulk send, branding and team management.
eSignSimple aims to keep things just as simple for a bit less money: unlimited documents for $9.99/month, with templates, bulk send and web forms included. Here is how the two compare.
How does eSignSimple compare with Dropbox Sign?
| Feature | eSignSimple | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | $4.99/month or $39.99/year (Bronze, 25 documents/month) | $15/month, or $10.05/month billed annually (Essentials) |
| Team price | Gold ($19.99/month): up to 5 senders with shared templates | $25/user/month, or $17.50 billed annually (Standard) |
| Free plan | Yes, 3 documents/month | Free trial; no permanent free plan shown on the pricing page |
| Document limits on paid plans | 25/month (Bronze); unlimited (Silver) | Unlimited signature requests |
| Signers need an account | No | No |
| Audit trail | Yes, plus certificate of completion with SHA-256 hash | Yes |
| Reusable templates | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk send | Yes (Silver and up, up to 200 per send) | Yes (Standard and above) |
| Branding | Yes, logo and brand color (Gold) | Yes (Standard and above) |
| API | Yes (Silver and up, REST API and webhooks) | Yes (separate API plans) |
| Integrations | No native integrations yet (API and webhooks) | Yes (Dropbox, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce and more) |
| SMS authentication / SSO | — | SMS authentication on Standard and above; SSO on Premium |
| Languages | English | 22 languages |
How much does Dropbox Sign cost?
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $15/month, or $10.05/month billed annually | 1 user, unlimited signature requests, audit trail, templates. |
| Standard | $25/user/month, or $17.50/user/month billed annually | 2 or more users (from $420/year). Adds team management, branding, bulk send and SMS authentication (SSO is on Premium). 30-day trial. |
| Premium | Custom quote | 5+ users. Adds SSO, unlimited templates, multi-team support, data residency and performance dashboards. |
| API plans | Priced separately | For developers embedding signing in their own apps. |
Prices checked September 24, 2026 on Dropbox Sign 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 Dropbox Sign the better choice?
- Tight integration with Dropbox plus a wide range of third-party integrations.
- A mature, well-documented e-signature API with embedded signing.
- SMS authentication, SSO, advanced fields with conditional logic, and data residency options on higher plans.
- Support for 22 languages and the backing of an established public company.
Why do people switch to eSignSimple?
Lower starting price
Get unlimited documents for $4.99/month, compared with Dropbox Sign's $15/month (or $10.05/month billed annually).
Bulk send without a team plan
Dropbox Sign lists bulk send on Standard and above. eSignSimple includes bulk send (up to 200 people) and web forms on a single-sender plan, Silver at $9.99/month.
Word or PDF, same flow
Upload a PDF or a Word document (.doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf). We convert Word files to PDF, so the signed result is always a PDF with a certificate of completion.
Clear proof of signing
Each document includes an audit trail and certificate of completion with timestamps, IP addresses and a SHA-256 hash.
Who should pick which?
| Pick eSignSimple if… | Pick Dropbox Sign if… |
|---|---|
| You are one sender who wants the lowest monthly price. | You embed signing in your product or use its SDKs. |
| You want bulk send and web forms without a team plan. | You need SMS authentication or SSO. |
| You upload Word documents as well as PDFs. | Your documents live in Dropbox. |
How do you switch from Dropbox Sign to eSignSimple?
- Download completed documents and audit trails from Dropbox Sign.
- Export your template source files as PDF (or use the original Word files).
- Create an eSignSimple account with Google and upload them.
- Place fields, set signer roles and save templates.
- Move API calls to our REST API v1 and webhooks if you used the API, then cancel.
Our take
Dropbox Sign is a polished product with a great API. If you use its developer features, stay.
If you pay for Essentials to send a few contracts a month, $9.99 with no cap, $4.99 for 25 documents, or $0 for 3, does the same core job for less.
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. Dropbox 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 Dropbox Sign the same as HelloSign?
Yes. HelloSign was acquired by Dropbox and renamed Dropbox Sign.
Is there a free Dropbox Sign alternative?
eSignSimple has a free plan with 3 documents per month and free in-browser Sign PDF and Fill PDF tools included with every account.
Which is cheaper, Dropbox Sign or eSignSimple?
eSignSimple Silver is $9.99/month with unlimited documents. Dropbox Sign Essentials is listed at $15/month, or $10.05/month billed annually. Dropbox Sign Standard, for teams, is $25/user/month (or $17.50 billed annually); eSignSimple Gold is $19.99/month in total for up to 5 senders with shared templates.
Does eSignSimple have an API like Dropbox Sign?
Yes. Our REST API with API keys and webhooks is live and uses the same plan limits as the web app. Embedded signing, SDKs and a sandbox are still on our roadmap, so if you need those today, Dropbox Sign is the better fit.
How do I cancel Dropbox Sign?
You can usually downgrade or cancel from the billing or plan settings in your Dropbox Sign account. Download your signed documents and audit trails first.
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