Updated September 2026 · Prices checked September 24, 2026
A Yousign alternative for simple e-signatures
Stay with Yousign if you need advanced or qualified electronic signatures (AES/QES), SMS one-time codes or ID checks; eSignSimple offers none of these. If simple electronic signatures with an audit trail are enough, eSignSimple costs less: Bronze is $4.99/month for 25 documents versus Yousign One's 10 requests, Silver is $9.99/month for unlimited documents, and our free plan sends 3 documents a month instead of 2.
Yousign is a French e-signature provider popular with European small businesses, and it now operates as Youtrust: when we checked on September 24, 2026, yousign.com redirected to youtrust.com, where the plans keep the same names (Free, One, Plus, Pro). It covers the full eIDAS range: simple, advanced and qualified signatures, plus electronic seals, ID verification and KYC workflows. Prices are shown in euros excluding VAT.
eSignSimple provides simple electronic signatures only. For most commercial contracts, NDAs, quotes and HR paperwork, a simple e-signature with good evidence is valid under eIDAS. For documents where the law or your counterparty demands AES or QES, you need a provider like Yousign.
This comparison is about price and simplicity; it is not a claim that the two products are equivalent.
How does eSignSimple compare with Yousign (now Youtrust)?
| Feature | eSignSimple | Yousign (now Youtrust) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | Bronze: $4.99/month or $39.99/year | One: €9/month billed yearly (€11 monthly), excl. VAT |
| Signature requests on entry plan | 25/month (Bronze) | 10/month (One) |
| Free plan | Yes, 3 documents/month | 2 signature requests/month |
| Unlimited plan | Silver, $9.99/month | Plus: €23/user/month billed yearly (€30 monthly) |
| Advanced (AES) / qualified (QES) signatures | No (simple electronic signatures only) | Yes (AES and QES; QES from €10 per signature) |
| SMS one-time code / ID verification | No | Yes |
| Audit trail | Yes, with certificate of completion and SHA-256 hash | Yes |
| Templates | Yes, on every plan | Yes |
| Bulk send | Yes, up to 200 people per send (Silver and up) | Yes (higher plans) |
| Web forms | Yes, Silver and up (public link, single-signer templates) | Automated Forms module |
| API | REST API v1 and webhooks (Silver and up) | Separate API plans |
| Integrations | No native integrations yet (API and webhooks) | Zapier, HubSpot and more |
| Interface languages | 10 languages: English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), German, French, Italian, Japanese, Indonesian, Arabic | Several European languages |
How much does Yousign (now Youtrust) cost?
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | 2 signature requests/month. |
| One | €9/month billed yearly (€108/year) or €11 monthly, excl. VAT | 1 user, 10 signature requests/month, reminders. |
| Plus | €23/user/month billed yearly (€276) or €30 monthly, excl. VAT | Unlimited simple e-signatures, team features. |
| Pro | €38/user/month billed yearly (€456) or €48 monthly, excl. VAT | Premium automation and personalisation features for teams. |
| QES add-on | From €10 per qualified signature | Available on One, Plus and Pro. |
Prices checked September 24, 2026 on Youtrust (formerly Yousign) pricing; yousign.com/pricing redirects here. 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 Yousign (now Youtrust) the better choice?
- Advanced and qualified electronic signatures under eIDAS, which eSignSimple does not provide.
- SMS one-time codes, ID document verification and KYC/KYB workflows.
- Electronic seals for company documents.
- Native Zapier and HubSpot connectors and a dedicated API offer.
- A European company with a long track record in European markets and languages; eSignSimple is newer, although its site, signing page, emails and certificate are now available in 10 languages.
Why do people switch to eSignSimple?
More documents at the entry price
Yousign One includes 10 signature requests a month. eSignSimple Bronze includes 25 for $4.99/month, and Silver is unlimited for $9.99/month.
No yearly lock-in
Pay monthly or yearly with no long commitment, and cancel any time from your account.
Bulk send and web forms from Silver
Bulk send to up to 200 people and public signing links come with Silver ($9.99/month) and Gold, with unlimited documents.
API without a separate plan
Our REST API and webhooks are included in Silver and Gold, with no separate API plan.
Who should pick which?
| Pick eSignSimple if… | Pick Yousign (now Youtrust) if… |
|---|---|
| Simple electronic signatures are enough (most B2B contracts, NDAs, quotes). | You need AES or QES, or your counterparty asks for them. |
| You send more than 10 documents a month and want a flat price. | You need SMS codes, ID checks or KYC before signing. |
| Our 10 interface languages cover you and your signers. | Your team or signers need French, German, Italian or Spanish. |
How do you switch from Yousign (now Youtrust) to eSignSimple?
- Check which of your documents truly need AES/QES; keep Yousign (or its QES add-on) for those.
- Download signed documents and audit trails from Yousign.
- Create an eSignSimple account with Google and upload the PDF or Word files you send most.
- Place fields, set signing order and save them as templates.
- Point simple-signature workflows to eSignSimple and reduce your Yousign plan if volume drops.
Our take
Yousign is the more complete European product, and for regulated or high-risk documents it is the right call. We do not offer AES, QES or SMS checks, and we will not pretend otherwise.
For everyday contracts where a simple e-signature with a strong audit trail is enough, paying per request cap makes less sense. That is where 25 documents for $4.99/month, or unlimited for $9.99/month, helps.
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. Yousign (now Youtrust) 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 eSignSimple offer qualified electronic signatures like Yousign?
No. eSignSimple offers simple electronic signatures only. For AES or QES under eIDAS, use a qualified trust service provider such as Yousign.
Is a simple electronic signature valid in the EU?
Yes. Under eIDAS Article 25, an electronic signature cannot be denied legal effect just because it is electronic or not qualified. Some documents and some countries require AES or QES; check before you send.
How many signature requests does Yousign One include?
10 signature requests a month, according to the Youtrust (formerly Yousign) pricing page when we checked on September 24, 2026.
Is Yousign now called Youtrust?
Yes. When we checked on September 24, 2026, yousign.com redirected to youtrust.com, and the plans kept the same names and prices in euros.
Does eSignSimple support SMS verification?
Not yet. SMS and ID verification are not built. Today signers are identified by email link, IP address and timestamps in the audit trail.
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