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We performed a comparison between DocuSign and SharePoint based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"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.""You can customize how you want to use the solution.""DocuSign is easy to use. I also like the document tracking features.""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.""The most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time.""The solution is reasonably priced."

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"Information is now available instantly to managers on all devices.""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.""SharePoint has made things easier with the increased functionality for building the portals, microsites, and total integration with Microsoft categories.""The workflow feature is valuable because it enables us to cascade responsibilities.""For any organization with more than one person in it, if they are trying to organize things to let people in the company know what others are doing, then this solution is good for them.""It has helped us with storing all the documents, which means that people are not going to intervene. There is a way of extracting knowledge within documentation and tracking it. There are knowledge assets for where documentation is stored, indexed and searchable through SharePoint.""OneDrive and SharePoint provide a secure, fully auditable way of storing information.""This solution has helped us with the categorization, organization, management, discovery, and delivery of program and project related information."

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Cons
"We'd like to have some integration with some of our IT services.""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.""It should automatically be datestamped beside the signature.""I could always use better security around the solution.""I would like for this solution to send me a copy of the signed document automatically.""There are sometimes delays in user communication.""DocuSign's mobile application could be better. It has some compatibility issues."

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"The company also needs to make sure that their policies are dictating how information is stored and used, instead of letting SharePoint take control.""It should have more user-friendly customization, as it still requires developers to get engaged and build sites.""We'd like to be able to upload from MS Excel to deploy tasks and use drop-down lists to collect further information.""Processing data from multiple site collections is not easy as they reside in different databases.""Flexibility and extensibility, above everything, could be improved.""The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement.""The workflow engine cannot support the business needs.""Emails stored now do not display metadata in native format."

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  • "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."
  • "Licensing can be by server or by seat."
  • "It is very expensive.​"
  • "The data classification and search elements are cheap."
  • "The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."
  • "We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."
  • "The cost is expensive, but worthwhile."
  • "The pricing works for us."
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    At Mediacurrent we often get requests to compare Drupal to other platforms used for intranet sites and social business platforms (like https://dev.twitter.com/ for example). This is often referred to as “Social Business Software”, which has grown in popularity in recent years. I decided to do a round-up of a couple of the more well known platforms and compare their products to Drupal. In this roundup we will be comparing Jive, Sharepoint and Drupal Commons. Drupal Commons is a popular distribution created by Acquia to compete with some of these other proprietary platforms. There are many other options out there, commercial and otherwise, to compare with Drupal but I want to focus on Jive and Sharepoint for a couple of reasons. I chose Jive because it is one of the leading competitors in this space in respect to market share. Next, I chose Sharepoint because I have some history with Sharepoint. This experience dates back to when I built www.adhe.edu with Sharepoint 2007 a few years ago. I subsequently wrote this blog entry about my experience shortly after joining Mediacurrent. This roundup will also act as a refresher for those who read my original “Drupal vs. Sharepoint” blog. Yammer, which was recently bought by Microsoft and is the tool we currently use for office communication will also get some mentions throughout this article. As I went through and tested each of these tools I used three main criteria in my evaluation Cost Ability to Customize Overall features… Read more →
    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time.
    Top Answer:We do need to pay an annual subscription. My understanding is it is not too expensive. I'd rate the affordability four out of ten, with ten being expensive. There are no extra costs involved.
    Top Answer:I found it a bit annoying in DocuSign when it came to moving the boxes around. It would be helpful if there were more AI involved to assist with positioning them correctly during the setup of sending… more »
    Top Answer:Alfresco scores are high on all features of an ECM solution and tools.   Back office processing, rated as 3.36 good.  Business Process Application 3.55 Good to excellent.  Document Management 4.12… more »
    Top Answer:The pricing is competitive. That's why almost all the companies are using SharePoint. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten. When we buy the license, the person buying must be well-educated on how the… more »
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    9
    Average Words per Review
    415
    Rating
    8.4
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    7,894
    Comparisons
    6,463
    Reviews
    17
    Average Words per Review
    562
    Rating
    8.2
    Comparisons
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    Also Known As
    DocuSign eSignature, CoSign, DocuSign eNotary
    SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
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    Overview

    DocuSign electronic signature platform seems to be very easy to use, both for document senders and signers, ensuring broad adoption and user satisfaction. DocuSign supports all types of signing scenarios, from the simplest to the most complex, and is easily configurable so you don't have to modify your documents or workflows. Plus, with the most robust eSignature mobile capability, you can securely sign anywhere, anytime on any Internet-enabled device.

    SharePoint is a Microsoft-based platform for building web applications. It covers a widerange of capabilities and while it is appropriate for experienced webdevelopers, even non-technical minded users can easily navigate through thesystem and execute functions such as collaborating data, managing documents andfiles, creating websites, managing social networking solutions, and automatingworkflow.

    Major areas that SharePoint deals with are websites,communities, content, search, insights, and composites. The purpose is to give usersthe ability to create or develop these key business components on their owneven without technical knowledge of, for example, how to build a website or howto integrate coding. Configuring SharePoint into a business's system is meantto cut out all of the complicated steps, and pave the way for easierimplementation all around.

    Sample Customers
    Bayer, Sony, ComCast, Century Link, Siemens, Boston Scientific, salesforce, Yahoo, McKeeson
    Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Transportation Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government8%
    Construction Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    University8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
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    DocuSign is ranked 1st in eSignature (Electronic Signature) with 10 reviews while SharePoint is ranked 1st in Enterprise Content Management with 146 reviews. DocuSign is rated 8.6, while SharePoint is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of DocuSign writes "Good for digitally signing documents, easy to set up, and reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SharePoint writes "Good integrations, helps with collaboration, and increases visibility". DocuSign is most compared with OpenText Core Signature, Box Sign, Conga Sign, Adobe Sign and Dokobit, whereas SharePoint is most compared with Citrix ShareFile, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box and WordPress.

    We monitor all eSignature (Electronic Signature) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.