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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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.”
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.
Why businesses choose eSign
Legally binding and compliant
Our eSignatures are legally admissible and are fully compliant with eIDAS regulations in the UK and EU.
A government-approved supplier
We’re the only eSignature provider on the Public Service Network, meeting strict security standards for public sector organisations.
UK data residency
All data is stored in secure, ISO 27001-certified facilities, ensuring GDPR compliance, data sovereignty, and peace of mind for your business.
Integrate with existing tools
Enable seamless document workflows across organisations with plugins for Microsoft SharePoint and Salesforce Health Cloud.
Cost effective and transparent pricing
No hidden fees or charges. eSign provides clear pricing that meets your specific requirements.
Dedicated UK-based support
Our UK-based support team is on hand to answer questions via live chat or email.
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 eSignatures, and why is it important?
The terms simple, advanced, and qualified electronic signatures come from the eSignature regulation eIDAS, which applies to the use of digital signatures in the EU and UK.
Simple eSignatures are the main type of signature that Docusign provides as standard across most of its 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 on an email can count as a simple signature. It is this lack of security that means simple eSignatures are not legally binding.
Advanced eSignatures 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 eSignatures 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 eSignature your business is using is essential to ensure that its signed documents are compliant and legally binding. eSign provides advanced eSignatures as standard across all plans.
Am I compliant with UK eSignature regulations using Docusign?
Docusign offers simple eSignatures across all plans and provides advanced eSignatures only for enterprise customers at a significantly higher cost compared to eSign.
Simple eSignatures 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 you would not be compliant if using Docusign.
eSign is always compliant with all relevant regulations across various industries, providing secure, advanced eSignatures as standard and storing our data in state-of-the-art, UK-based data centres.
What product features differentiate eSign from Docusign?
In addition to secure and legally binding advanced eSignatures, 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 eSign 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 requirements for their industry.
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