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Adobe Sign vs DocuSign vs SharePoint comparison

 

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eSignature (Electronic Signature)
eSignature (Electronic Signature)
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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.
AshishKumar13 - PeerSpot reviewer
Advanced management and seamless integration improve document workflows
The IAM tool they are providing is good, but there should be flexibility in terms of importing IAM or AI generation reviews into the normal workflows while generating documents and creating templates. DocuSign still needs to offer more built-in integration tools such as the Coupa connector. They already have many integrations, such as Google Docs and Google Drive, but some major ones are still in the pipeline. Scalability, in terms of the workflow structure and maintenance, needs improvement. If the workflow becomes heavy, the system slows down, requiring consultation with the team to get the workflow load relieved. System availability should see fewer crashes or server errors.
Madhur D'silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Collaborative work benefits while user-friendliness challenges persist
The most valuable feature of SharePoint is its user interface, which is very easy to use. I do not have to be very technical to use it. Its rights management capabilities and ability to restrict access to certain people are also very useful. Furthermore, I can access SharePoint from any device, whether it is a phone or laptop, which is very convenient.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to sign digitally is very convenient."
"Adobe Sign is highly reliable and offers additional features such as 25-year retention filters and audit capabilities."
"Regarding the most valuable feature of the solution, I would say that it is easy to use."
"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 a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place."
"I give the stability a ten out of ten."
"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."
"You can customize how you want to use the solution."
"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."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"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."
"This speeds up the sign-off process."
"DocuSign is easy to use. I also like the document tracking features."
"The most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time."
"Very convenient, saves dealing with hard copies of documents."
"The ability to quickly and easily create team sites has been great."
"Tech support tops off as excellent."
"The security feature is valuable."
"Document flows, storage, and numbering take off the actions for checking and assigning the numbering and running around with approvals and pre-approvals."
"SharePoint's collaborative features are valuable as they enable productivity by allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously."
"The product provides flexibility in collaboration."
"OneDrive and SharePoint provide a secure, fully auditable way of storing information."
"It offers an easy way to store unstructured content (.pdf, .doc, .xls, images) and to tag them with metadata."
 

Cons

"The solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed."
"The UI has room for improvement."
"It works. I have no notes for improvement."
"I think that the performance could be better and so could the auto-updates when filling in new columns and information."
"The solution could always be more secure."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"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."
"It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements."
"I could always use better security around the solution."
"It should automatically be datestamped beside the signature."
"I would like for this solution to send me a copy of the signed document automatically."
"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."
"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."
"Resolution from customer service and their response rate in resolving issues needs to be improved."
"If the workflow becomes heavy, the system slows down, requiring consultation with the team to get the workflow load relieved."
"We would like more security features, like automating."
"The product must provide more automation."
"It is too heavy. MS should not have paid foreign coders dollars per each row of code. They wasted the stability and reliability in the end."
"Search can be improved a lot because we are always trying to compare it with Google Search. Beyond that, it would be helpful to tag the documents."
"During uptime under our network, it is hard to find info when content is hefty."
"It should have a Google-caliber search ability and a model-based GUI."
"The introduction of AI and automation with Copilot could be a beneficial improvement."
"I understand that some functions are lost when you store the information in a file system, so maybe that's a way SharePoint can improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."
"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."
"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."
"It is very expensive.​"
"The platform has medium pricing."
"The data classification and search elements are cheap."
"The cost is expensive, but worthwhile."
"The pricing is competitive."
"We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."
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Comparison Review

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Aug 23, 2013
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DocuSign eSignature?
The pricing is almost reasonable. It depends on what features we are using. The e-signature and CLM pricing is almost...
What needs improvement with DocuSign eSignature?
The IAM tool they are providing is good, but there should be flexibility in terms of importing IAM or AI generation r...
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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