Updated September 2026 · Prices checked September 24, 2026
A Jotform Sign alternative for people who mainly send contracts
If you mostly send finished contracts and PDFs for signature, eSignSimple is the simpler and cheaper fit: unlimited documents on Silver at $9.99/month (or Bronze from $4.99/month for 25 documents) versus Jotform plans that start at $34/month billed annually and cap signed documents. If you build forms, surveys, payment pages or approval flows, Jotform is the stronger product and our form builder will not replace it.
Jotform is first and foremost an online form builder, used by tens of millions of people. Jotform Sign is the signing part of that platform: you can turn a document into a signable form, collect signatures and route approvals. It is included in every Jotform plan, and its limits are expressed as "monthly signed documents".
eSignSimple is signing-first. You upload a PDF or Word file, drag signature, date and text fields onto it in the builder, add signers and send. We also have web forms (a public link that anyone can open, fill and sign), but they are built on single-signer templates, not on a full form builder with conditional logic, payment fields and widgets.
Here is what we found on Jotform's pricing page and what that means for a freelancer or a small business deciding between the two.
How does eSignSimple compare with Jotform Sign?
| Feature | eSignSimple | Jotform Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | $4.99/month (Bronze, 25 documents/month) | Bronze: $34/month billed annually |
| Free plan | Yes, 3 documents/month | Starter: 10 signed documents/month, 5 forms, Jotform branding on documents |
| Signed-document limits | 25/month on Bronze; unlimited on Silver | 100 (Bronze), 250 (Silver), 1,000 (Gold) per month |
| Form builder (logic, widgets, payments) | Basic: web forms on single-signer templates | Yes, one of the most complete on the market |
| Upload a Word or PDF and place fields | Yes (Word converted to PDF) | Yes |
| Audit trail | Yes, with certificate of completion and SHA-256 hash | Yes |
| Bulk send | Yes, up to 200 people per send (Silver and up) | Yes |
| Templates | Yes, on every plan | Yes, plus a large public template gallery |
| Integrations | No native integrations yet (API and webhooks) | Yes, a large integration directory |
| HIPAA-enabled features | No | Gold and Enterprise |
| SMS / ID verification | No | Check Jotform's current plan details |
| Team users | Gold ($19.99/month): up to 5 senders with shared templates; no SSO or admin console | 1 user on Bronze–Gold; multi-user on Enterprise |
| API | REST API v1 and webhooks (Silver and up) | Yes |
How much does Jotform Sign cost?
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $0 | 5 forms, 100 monthly submissions, 10 monthly signed documents, Jotform branding. |
| Bronze | $34/month billed annually | 25 forms, 1,000 submissions, 100 monthly signed documents, 1 user. |
| Silver | $39/month billed annually | 50 forms, 2,500 submissions, 250 monthly signed documents, 1 user. |
| Gold | $99/month billed annually | 100 forms, 10,000 submissions, 1,000 monthly signed documents, HIPAA-enabled features. |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Unlimited use, multi-user, SSO, SLA, data residency, custom branding and domain. |
Prices checked September 24, 2026 on Jotform 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 Jotform Sign the better choice?
- A far more capable form builder: conditional logic, calculations, widgets, payment fields, themes and approval flows.
- Forms, submissions, tables, reports and signatures in one account, which is great if data collection is the main job.
- A large integration directory and a big public library of form and document templates.
- HIPAA-enabled features on Gold and Enterprise; eSignSimple makes no HIPAA claim.
- A 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 support, according to Jotform's pricing page.
Why do people switch to eSignSimple?
You only need signatures
If you are paying for a forms platform to send a handful of contracts, unlimited documents on our Silver plan at $9.99/month is usually cheaper than Jotform's Bronze at $34/month billed annually.
No signed-document cap
Silver ($9.99/month) has no monthly limit on documents, so a busy month does not force a plan change.
Your document stays your document
Upload the PDF or Word file you already use. Fields go on top of the real layout, and the signed result is a PDF with a certificate of completion.
Evidence built in
Every completed document gets a certificate of completion with timestamps, IP addresses and a SHA-256 hash of the final PDF, on every plan including Free.
Who should pick which?
| Pick eSignSimple if… | Pick Jotform Sign if… |
|---|---|
| You send contracts, NDAs, quotes or agreements as PDFs or Word files. | Forms are the main job: registrations, surveys, orders or intake with logic. |
| You want unlimited documents for a flat $9.99/month (Silver), or $89.99 a year. | You need payment fields, HIPAA-enabled features or a large integration catalog. |
| You need a simple public signing link (web form) rather than a complex form. | Several people need to work in one account under an Enterprise contract. |
How do you switch from Jotform Sign to eSignSimple?
- Download your completed Jotform Sign documents and audit trails so your records stay complete.
- Export the source contract as a PDF or Word file (or use the original file you started from).
- Sign up for eSignSimple with Google, upload the file and drag the signature, date and text fields into place.
- Save it as a template, and turn on a web form link if people used to reach the document through a Jotform link.
- Update links on your website or emails, then downgrade Jotform only if you no longer need its forms.
Our take
Jotform is excellent at forms, and it is honest to say most people choose it for that. If your signatures are the tail end of a data-collection process, stay with Jotform.
If you opened Jotform only to get a contract signed, you are paying for a platform you do not use. That is the case we built eSignSimple for.
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. Jotform 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 Jotform Sign free?
Jotform's free Starter plan includes 10 signed documents a month with Jotform branding. eSignSimple's free plan includes 3 documents a month; Bronze ($4.99/month) covers 25 and Silver ($9.99/month) is unlimited.
Can eSignSimple replace Jotform forms?
Only for simple cases. Our web forms turn a single-signer template into a public link that people fill and sign. We do not have conditional logic, payment fields or form widgets.
How many documents can I sign on Jotform Bronze?
Jotform's pricing page lists 100 monthly signed documents on Bronze, 250 on Silver and 1,000 on Gold (checked September 2026).
Are eSignSimple signatures legally binding?
Yes, as simple electronic signatures under the US ESIGN Act, UETA and the EU eIDAS Regulation, backed by an audit trail. We do not offer advanced or qualified signatures.
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