Free electronic signature software: every free plan on one table
We read the free plan of each e-signature service on its own pricing page and put the numbers side by side. Our own tool is right here if you want to try it while you read.
- Free to use
- Works on any device
- Nothing to install
- One or many signers
- In order or all at once
- See who opened and signed
- Certificate of completion
Drag & drop files here
or choose a file from your device
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PDF, Word or image files · up to 15 MB each · several make one envelope
Why send it for signature instead of emailing the PDF?
Free plans, side by side
How many documents a free account can send for signature, read on each service's own page on 21 October 2026.
| Service | Free sending | How it counts | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat (online) | 2 requests | Every 30 days, rolling | adobe.com request-signature page |
| Youtrust (was Yousign) | 2 requests | A month, 1 user | youtrust.com/pricing |
| Dropbox Sign | 3 requests | 30 days from sign-up | help.dropbox.com |
| SignWell | 3 documents | A month, 1 template | signwell.com/pricing |
| Zoho Sign | 5 envelopes | A month, 1 user | zoho.com/sign/pricing |
| Sign.com (Smallpdf) | 5 documents | A month | sign.com/smallpdf |
| DocuSeal (cloud) | 10 request emails | A month; unlimited if you host it | docuseal.com/pricing |
| BoldSign | 25 envelopes | A month, 1 user, 2 templates | boldsign.com/pricing |
| iLovePDF | "Limited" | No number published | ilovepdf.com/pricing |
| PandaDoc | Stated two ways | Its English and Spanish help pages differ | support.pandadoc.com |
| Docusign | None published | Paid plans from 5 envelopes a month | Docusign plans page |
| KovaPDF | Free plan, limited allowance | Calendar month; Pro removes the limits | kovapdf.com |
We do not publish a number for KovaPDF's Free plan, because the allowance is set per plan and can change. Every other row is the service's own figure on the day we read it.
Which one should you use?
Choose KovaPDF if…
- You want templates, bulk send and signing links without paying. On several of the plans above those are paid extras. On KovaPDF they work on Free, within the allowance.
- You also sign with a certificate. Digital Signature adds PAdES certificate signing, and Verify Signature checks signed files against the EU Trusted Lists.
Choose another service if…
- You want the biggest published free number. BoldSign's 25 envelopes a month was the largest free figure we found.
- You want to host it yourself. DocuSeal is open source; on your own server it has no sending limit.
- You need qualified signatures or ID checks. Docusign sells them. We do not.
How to read the table
Three things matter more than the headline number:
- How the month counts. Adobe's two come back 30 days after each request; Dropbox Sign's month starts on your sign-up date; most others reset monthly. KovaPDF resets on the 1st of each calendar month (UTC).
- What a "document" is. Docusign and Zoho count envelopes, which can hold several files. Others count each document. One request here can hold up to 10 documents and go to several people at once.
- What the free plan leaves out. One template, one user, no bulk send and no reminders are the usual cuts. Check the plan page for the feature you need, not only the count.
Which free plan fits which job
- A few contracts a month, sent by one person: almost any row works. Pick the one whose signing page you like.
- The same form to many people (consent forms, onboarding, volunteer waivers): you need bulk send or a public signing link on the free plan. Read bulk send for signature.
- Signing your own documents only: you do not need e-signature software at all. Sign PDF does it with no account.
- A legally heavier document such as a deed or a will: check the law first, starting with can you sign a will electronically.
Where we stand
KovaPDF has a Free plan with a limited allowance, and paid Pro and Team plans. Pro removes the limits. The sender makes a free account with a verified email; the people who sign never need one. Signed files get a certificate of completion and a trusted timestamp seal, and each request is deleted 30 days after it finishes.
Free electronic signature software: common questions
What is the best free electronic signature software?
It depends on the job. By published numbers, BoldSign's free plan was the largest we found (25 envelopes a month). If you need templates and bulk send without paying, KovaPDF includes them on its Free plan within a limited allowance.
Is there completely free e-signature software?
Self-hosted open source tools such as DocuSeal have no sending limit if you run them on your own server. Hosted services all limit their free plans.
Which free plan does not need signers to make an account?
All of the services in the table let signers sign without an account. Some, like Sign.com, ask them to confirm their email with a code.
Does Docusign have a free plan?
Not for sending, when we checked in October 2026. Its plans start with Personal at 5 envelopes a month.
How often is this table checked?
The date at the top of the table is the day we read every row. Prices and limits change, so check the service's page before you decide.
Related tools and pages
Adobe Acrobat Sign, Youtrust, Dropbox Sign, SignWell, Zoho Sign, Sign.com, DocuSeal, BoldSign, Docusign, PandaDoc, iLovePDF are trademarks of their owners. KovaPDF is not connected with, or endorsed by, any of them. The facts above come from each service's own public pages, read on 21 October 2026. This page compares products; it is not legal advice.