What e-signature APIs cost, how pricing models differ, and how GetSigned compares — including a permanent free tier with full API access.
Competitor prices change — check each vendor's site for current rates.
| Feature | GetSigned | DocuSign | Adobe Acrobat Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free API tier | Yes — 25 envelopes/month | No — developer sandbox only, no production | No free production tier |
| Pricing model | Usage-based per envelope | Per-seat plans, annual contract | Per-seat plans, annual contract |
| Minimum spend | $0 to start | Typically $300+/year minimum | Typically $360+/year minimum |
| Audit trail + seal | Included at all tiers | Included | Included |
| Webhooks | Included at all tiers | Included | Included |
| Embedded signing | Included in Growth+ | Requires developer plan | Requires paid tier |
DocuSign is a trademark of DocuSign, Inc. Adobe Acrobat Sign is a trademark of Adobe Inc. Comparison is for informational purposes only. Verify current pricing at docusign.com and adobe.com.
E-signature API pricing ranges from free (GetSigned's free tier: 25 envelopes/month) to hundreds of dollars per month for high-volume usage. Most platforms charge either per envelope (usage-based) or per seat per month (subscription). Usage-based pricing is typically better for developers and lower-volume integrations; per-seat pricing is common in enterprise contracts. Check docusign.com and adobe.com for current rates — both change periodically.
Yes. GetSigned's free tier is permanent — not a trial. It includes 25 envelopes per month, full REST API access, all field types, OTP identity verification, PKCS#7-sealed documents, webhook delivery, and up to 3 signers per envelope. No credit card required to start. The free tier is designed for development, low-volume production use, and evaluation before committing to paid.
One envelope is one document sent to one or more signers. An envelope with 3 signers counts as 1 envelope, not 3. Voided or declined envelopes do not count against your usage limit. Envelopes in draft status (created but not sent) also do not count.
No. GetSigned pricing is per envelope, not per signer. A contract with 5 co-signers is 1 envelope. This matters for documents like multi-party agreements, real estate transactions with buyer + seller + agent, or HR onboarding with candidate + HR + manager — all count as a single envelope regardless of how many signers are involved.
GetSigned is a REST API with a different schema than DocuSign or Adobe Sign — it is not a drop-in replacement. However, the core concepts (document upload, signer declaration, field placement, webhook events) map closely enough that migration is a focused rewrite, not a rearchitecture. Most teams complete a migration in a few days. GetSigned's free tier lets you test the integration before committing.