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Adobe Sign vs DocuSign vs SharePoint comparison

 

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eSignature (Electronic Signature)
eSignature (Electronic Signature)
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

Gerges Ghaly - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to manage, deploy and use
There were some issues I was facing where some users didn't get applied for a policy and the updates didn't send out. For example, If I changed the job title, it's not automatically updated and I have to make sure that the information is corrected. So sometimes it happens that when I log in, the script is wrong, so I have to remove the signature and make it update again. I think that the performance could be better and so could the auto-updates when filling in new columns and information.
Oladele Olawusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides excellent features and workflows and can be deployed quickly
I like the workflow. It enables us to configure the envelope and send it to multiple people for signatures. We can structure the signature. The users can sign the document in a particular order or all at the same time The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses. I have been…
Sanil Paul - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined collaboration through seamless integration and customization
I have been an administrator for SharePoint and have used it as an end-user for document storage. Predominantly, I've been involved in administration SharePoint helps a lot since we've moved from using it directly to using it as a backend for Teams, which makes collaboration easier. It supports…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Adobe Sign is a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place."
"I adore using Adobe Sign since it feels intuitive and user-friendly. Its organic design makes it effortless to navigate, so even if you lack experience with Adobe software, you can quickly learn and use it accurately."
"It makes it very easy to sign documents."
"I would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best."
"Adobe Sign is highly reliable and offers additional features such as 25-year retention filters and audit capabilities."
"The ability to sign digitally is very convenient."
"The most valuable aspect of Adobe Sign is not a single feature, but rather a combination of features. From a broad perspective, the failover system is particularly noteworthy. In the event that Adobe Sign experiences downtime, there are backup measures in place through Amazon AWS that ensure continuity. For instance, if one region experiences an outage, another region can take over seamlessly, which is a significant advantage."
"Regarding the most valuable feature of the solution, I would say that it is easy to use."
"This speeds up the sign-off process."
"We can structure the signature."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"Very convenient, saves dealing with hard copies of documents."
"This has reduced the need for paper approvals and has also reduced the recurring purchase of paper rims and other printer consumables in the organization and is leading us to our paperless roadmap."
"What I have found to be the most valuable aspect of this solution is the fact that I don't have to go out and meet the other party in person. I can just take care of what I need to online."
"The solution is stable."
"The most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time."
"Quantity and variety of partners with solution development ability on the platform."
"Our staff found it simpler, as they did not have to work within a classification system."
"The search feature is valuable."
"The product makes it easy to manage lists, forms, searching, and security. One of the most valuable features is its integration with Active Directory."
"The metadata services, the WCF service integration and the Voxel feature are three most valuable elements of this solution."
"SharePoint is easy to collaborate with."
"SharePoint is smooth and easy to use for editing, updating, and uploading files."
"Tech support tops off as excellent."
 

Cons

"It works. I have no notes for improvement."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"The support could improve in Adobe Sign."
"The UI has room for improvement."
"It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements."
"One limitation of Adobe Sign is the restriction of adding only one email address for an Adobe Sign account. This can cause issues at times because Adobe Sign does not permit multiple signed accounts with the same email address."
"The solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed."
"I think that the performance could be better and so could the auto-updates when filling in new columns and information."
"Moving the boxes around can be a bit annoying, so the AI element in the UI should be significantly improved to make the process smoother."
"I could always use better security around the solution."
"Resolution from customer service and their response rate in resolving issues needs to be improved."
"It should automatically be datestamped beside the signature."
"Some people are not that computer-literate, and people don't understand the concept of the digital signature."
"The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses."
"We'd like to have some integration with some of our IT services."
"I would like for this solution to send me a copy of the signed document automatically."
"It should have a Google-caliber search ability and a model-based GUI."
"When you are trying to migrate from a different platform to SharePoint for file storage, the upload utility should be more flexible, taking more files and then updating you on the upload status of the files you are trying to transfer into SharePoint."
"Annoyingly, many new Office 365 apps always end up being only US locale for the first year of their life. Microsoft needs to realise that most of their customers are not in the USA."
"The solution should improve its integration with other project management tools."
"We would like more security features, like automating."
"It does not integrate despite being part of the Microsoft family."
"It should have more user-friendly customization, as it still requires developers to get engaged and build sites."
"The management of the product/back-end is complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"One area where there is room for improvement is the pricing of the entry-level plans. If you have minimal requirements for electronic signatures, the initial plans may not be suitable for SMBs as they may appear expensive. However, once you start using Adobe Sign, you can see a positive return on investment. Nonetheless, the pricing of the entry-level plans could be improved to cater to businesses with lower signing needs."
"The free edition allows us to use the signature feature."
"As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."
"Adobe Sign is not expensive, but it is premium-priced based on the specific features required. The value you get from the numerous features and free unlimited support, including expert advice, is worth considering when looking for value for money. Unlike licensed components, when you purchase Adobe Sign, you're not just buying support; hence, you won't be faced with any unexpected licensing costs for additional support."
"The tool is expensive."
"The pricing is competitive."
"The pricing works for us."
"The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."
"The licensing model for SharePoint Online is based on per user, and it is monthly. The price of the solution overall is good."
"Any extended support from Microsoft is expensive."
"It is very expensive.​"
"They are about an eight in comparison to other similar products."
"SharePoint is included with our Microsoft license."
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Comparison Review

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DocuSign eSignature?
The tool is expensive. Many clients in Nigeria cannot afford the solution due to the exchange rate. If the vendor can...
What needs improvement with DocuSign eSignature?
The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
As SharePoint is part of the Microsoft 365 suite, the pricing is acceptable.
What needs improvement with SharePoint?
The web parts in SharePoint could be more intuitive for end users. Many do not fully understand these features, and i...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Echosign
DocuSign eSignature, CoSign, DocuSign eNotary
SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
 

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