The Best UK eSignature Alternative to Docusign
Legally binding eSignatures, transparent pricing, and UK-based data storage to keep your business fully compliant.
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Unlike some competitors who charge extra for advanced eSignatures, we offer these by default on all of our plans.
Simple eSignatures without proper verification could be challenged in court. eSign ensures every signature is secure and legally compliant, so your documents hold up when it matters most.
Transparent pricing - no hidden fees
With eSign, the price you see is the price you pay, no hidden fees, overages, or bait-and-switch renewals. We’re a cost-effective Docusign alternative that scales with your business.
Dedicated UK-based human support
Incorporating a new digital solution into your workflow can require some technical help. eSign provides support from real humans based locally in the UK, 5 days a week.
Why choose eSign over Docusign?
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Advanced eSignature |
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Pre-built template library |
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Custom email branding |
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UK-based chat and email support |
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UK data residency |
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No hidden fees |
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Payment capture |
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Testimonials
Blue I Properties
“Can’t recommend eSign enough. It is quicker, easier, and cheaper to use than many of their competitors. The detailed document history provides useful evidence and proof of when your document was created and signed. Their team members are extremely knowledgeable of the systems, friendly, and professional.”
National Clinical Homecare Association
“The tools are very easy to set up and intuitive to use. When we encountered issues, the eSign team was agile enough to respond, usually on the same day. The copy template feature has made setup with new customers much easier.”
Government Property Agency
“One thing which sets eSign apart is their flexible signature packages, allowing flexibility in both pricing and usage to provide the best solution for the organisation. The GPA has been very well looked after by our eSign account manager and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them.”
Carden Park Hotel
“eSign has been a game-changer for us at Carden Park Hotel. We’ve streamlined our document management, reduced paperwork, and improved turnaround times for contracts and employee documentation.”
University Hospitals of Leicester
“We have seen significant improvements in our pharmacy service efficiency since implementing E-Sign. The platform is user-friendly and has allowed our team to securely and reliably provide prescriptions for crucial patient medication.”
Know where your data is being stored
Security and compliance are essential when handling personal data. eSign stores all data in the UK, helping organisations stay GDPR-compliant and protect sensitive information with confidence.
Integrate with the tools you already use
Build custom workflows that align with compliance and approval processes, using robust integrations and a flexible API.
The only trusted eSignature provider on the Public Service Network
eSign is a UK government approved supplier
eSign is the only eSignature provider trusted on the UK Public Service Network (PSN) – proof that we meet the highest security, compliance, and interoperability standards.
We’re also on the Government’s Digital Marketplace, which enables buyers to select from a pre-approved list of suppliers.
For public sector organisations, this means your procurement and compliance teams get the reassurance of government-level due diligence already done – reducing risk and making roll-out smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between simple, advanced and qualified e-signatures, and why is it important?
The terms simple, advanced, and qualified electronic signatures come from the e-signature regulation eIDAS, which applies to the use of digital signatures in the EU and UK.
Simple e-signatures are the main type of signature that Docusign provides as standard across most of their plans. This type of signature does not follow any additional security or identity verification measures, so an act as basic as ticking a checkbox or signing off an email can count as a simple signature. It is this lack of security that means simple e-signatures are not legally binding.
Advanced e-signatures meet specific criteria set out in eIDAS that ensure the signature is legally binding with tamper-proof evidence and a full audit trail. This confirms the signer is who they say they are and proves their intent to agree to the contents of the document.
Qualified e-signatures are the most secure type of signature as established in eIDAS. They are typically best suited to highly regulated industries such as banking and finance. As well as meeting the requirements for advanced signatures, qualified signatures have to meet additional criteria in order to be issued with certification. The identity verification process for these types of signatures is multi-step, using both two-factor authentication and encrypted keys.
Knowing what type of e-signature your business is using is essential to ensure that your signed documents are compliant and legally binding. eSign provides advanced e-signatures as standard across all plans.
Am I compliant with UK e-signature regulations using Docusign?
Docusign offers simple e-signatures across all plans and only provides advanced e-signatures for enterprise customers at a significantly higher cost in comparison to eSign.
Simple e-signatures may not be compliant with specific industry requirements, such as those in the highly regulated financial and healthcare sectors. For example, the NHS requires that data be stored in the UK, and Docusign does not have UK data storage, so therefore, you would not be compliant if using Docusign.
eSign is always compliant with all relevant regulations across various industries, with secure advanced e-signatures being provided as standard and our data being stored in state-of-the-art UK-based data centres.
What product features differentiate eSign from Docusign?
In addition to secure and legally binding advanced e-signatures, eSign has several key features that distinguish our product from Docusign, including:
- Two-factor SMS protection on standard and business plans
- Advanced drag-and-drop fields
- In document payment capture
- Interactive document workflows
What industries use eSign the most?
eSign is a popular electronic signature platform across several industries, including healthcare, government, education, finance, and more. Customers across the UK are benefitting from the impressive features E-Sign provides, including multiple NHS trusts, Oxford University, Mid Devon District Council, and many more. We meet global security standards and help organisations maintain compliance with the necessary requirements for their industry.
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