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Adobe Sign vs SharePoint comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Adobe Sign
Average Rating
9.4
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
eSignature (Electronic Signature) (2nd)
SharePoint
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
160
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (2nd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Knowledge Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Adobe Sign is designed for eSignature (Electronic Signature) and holds a mindshare of 13.2%, up 10.4% compared to last year.
SharePoint, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Content Management, holds 16.6% mindshare, down 20.6% since last year.
eSignature (Electronic Signature)
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

Bishen Gosai - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective failover capabilities, efficient support, and trusted brand
I would highly recommend this solution to others. Acrobat Sign stands out among its competitors, especially with its unique features and the backing of Adobe as a company, particularly in PDF technology. Adobe is a well-known and trustworthy brand, and investing in their solution assures you that it will not become obsolete in the near future, but rather remain relevant for a long time to come. Considering the solution's features, benefits, and value it offers, many people tend to overlook the potential savings of using Acrobat Sign, such as saving two to three dollars per transaction. With Adobe Sign, a single document can be sent for approval or signing to up to twenty-four individuals, eliminating the need to physically create and collect signatures, which can be time-consuming and energy-intensive. Using an online platform like Acrobat Sign is much more efficient and can provide a significant return on investment. I rate Acrobat Sign a ten out of ten.
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

"It makes it very easy to sign documents."
"Adobe Sign is a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best."
"The access control is definitely a good feature. We also appreciate the improvements they've made to the online applications, where multiple users can work on the same documents simultaneously. Everything syncs automatically."
"​Combined reports and data with timeline tracking."
"Its most valuable feature is the document library."
"SharePoint acts as a version control system, allowing easy recovery of past document versions."
"Staff training is reduced because learning basic SharePoint is not as complicated as an EDRMS."
"The ability to have version control and co-editing is vital to our workflows."
"SharePoint is easy to collaborate with."
"This solution has helped us with the categorization, organization, management, discovery, and delivery of program and project related information."
 

Cons

"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 UI has room for improvement."
"The support could improve in Adobe Sign."
"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 solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed."
"The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."
"It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements."
"There are some limitations on storage."
"Replication needs improvement."
"More hints and make it more user-customizable."
"It should have a Google-caliber search ability and a model-based GUI."
"The initial setup was very complex."
"Flexibility and extensibility, above everything, could be improved."
"SharePoint is not always intuitive to use and can be overwhelming for non-tech-savvy users."
"Needs improvement on the user interface."
 

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."
"As usual, Microsoft’s licensing structures don’t really seem to fit the needs of their products. This leads to always paying for a project you will never use fully or always be adding to."
"The pricing works for us."
"For this type of solution, it is not wise to buy it without Software Assurance."
"The pricing is competitive."
"Licensing can be by server or by seat."
"It is very expensive.​"
"Any extended support from Microsoft is expensive."
"The data classification and search elements are cheap."
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Comparison Review

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
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Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Echosign
SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
 

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Sample Customers

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