Updated September 2026 · Prices checked September 24, 2026
A simple airSlate SignNow alternative with no invite limits
eSignSimple's entry price is lower than SignNow's ($4.99/month, or $39.99 a year, for 25 documents a month vs $8/month billed annually), and SignNow's plans list 100 signature invites per year. eSignSimple Silver is unlimited at $9.99/month, billed monthly or yearly. SignNow is better if you need many users on one plan, mobile apps, identity verification or payment requests.
airSlate SignNow is an established e-signature tool with low entry pricing, a wide feature set, mobile apps, an API and many integrations. It is part of the airSlate workflow automation family.
Its pricing page lists Business at $8 per month billed annually ($20 billed monthly), with unlimited users and 100 signature invites per year. Business Premium is $15 ($30 monthly) and Enterprise $30 ($50 monthly), each also listed with 100 invites per year.
eSignSimple keeps pricing simple: free for 3 documents a month, 25 documents for $4.99/month, then unlimited documents for $9.99/month, with bulk send and web forms from Silver up.
How does eSignSimple compare with airSlate SignNow?
| Feature | eSignSimple | airSlate SignNow |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | $4.99/month or $39.99/year (Bronze, 25 documents/month) | Business: $8/month billed annually ($20 monthly) |
| Team price | Gold: $19.99/month for up to 5 senders | $15–$30/month billed annually; unlimited users on all plans |
| Free plan | Yes, 3 documents/month | Free trial |
| Document limits on paid plans | 25/month (Bronze); unlimited (Silver and above) | 100 signature invites per year listed on each plan |
| 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 above (up to 200 per send) | Yes |
| API | Yes, Silver and above (REST API and webhooks) | Yes |
| Integrations | No native integrations yet (API and webhooks) | Yes (Google, Microsoft, Salesforce and more) |
| Mobile apps | Mobile web; native iOS and Android apps coming soon | Yes |
How much does airSlate SignNow cost?
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Business | $8/month billed annually ($20 monthly) | Unlimited users, 100 invites per year, templates, fillable forms, reminders, mobile apps. |
| Business Premium | $15/month billed annually ($30 monthly) | Adds bulk send, invite links, payment requests, scheduled sending and shared workspaces. |
| Enterprise | $30/month billed annually ($50 monthly) | Adds branding, SMS invites, recipient identity verification, conditional fields and approvals. |
| Site License | $1.50 per signature invite | Full API access, CRM integrations, SSO, volume discounts. |
Prices checked September 24, 2026 on airSlate SignNow 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 airSlate SignNow the better choice?
- A very low annual entry price if your volume stays within the invite allowance.
- Native mobile apps, a mature API and a broad integration catalog.
- Workflow automation through the wider airSlate platform, plus payment collection and advanced fields.
- A long track record and a large library of forms and templates.
Why do people switch to eSignSimple?
No invite counting
The Silver plan includes unlimited documents, so there is no annual allowance to watch.
Simple pricing
Free, then $4.99, $9.99 or $19.99 a month. No separate invite tiers.
Proof you can rely on
Every completed document gets an audit trail and certificate of completion with timestamps, IP addresses and a SHA-256 hash.
Easy for signers
No account or app needed to sign.
Who should pick which?
| Pick eSignSimple if… | Pick airSlate SignNow if… |
|---|---|
| You send more than about 8 documents a month. | You want unlimited users on one account. |
| You want monthly billing without an annual commitment. | You need native mobile apps, payments or identity verification. |
| A browser-based signing flow is enough. | You want airSlate workflow automation. |
How do you switch from airSlate SignNow to eSignSimple?
- Download signed documents and audit trails from SignNow.
- Export your templates as PDF files.
- Create an eSignSimple account with Google and upload them.
- Place fields, set signer roles and save templates.
- Move new sends to eSignSimple and cancel SignNow at renewal.
Our take
SignNow is feature-rich and cheap on paper, especially with unlimited users.
The 100 invites per year is the number to check. If you send more, a plan without a cap is usually cheaper in practice.
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. airSlate SignNow 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
Does SignNow limit how many documents I can send?
SignNow's pricing page lists 100 signature invites per year on its Business, Business Premium and Enterprise plans (checked September 2026). eSignSimple Silver is unlimited.
Is eSignSimple cheaper than SignNow?
Yes for one sender: eSignSimple Bronze is $4.99/month (or $39.99 a year) for 25 documents a month, and Silver is $9.99/month with no document limit, versus SignNow Business at $8/month billed annually with 100 invites a year.
Are eSignSimple signatures legally binding?
eSignSimple provides simple electronic signatures under the ESIGN Act, UETA and eIDAS, with an audit trail. Qualified signatures are not offered.
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