Open-Source E-Signature Software
E-signature software lets you sign digital documents in a legally valid way.
Typical features include creating electronic signatures, verifying signatures, and approving documents.
It is used mainly for contracts, in financial services, and by public authorities.
Related Categories
Contract management covers not only approval but also drafting, versioning, and deadline monitoring of contracts. Document management systems store the signed documents and make them searchable. For preparing and editing PDF documents, PDF software offers suitable tools.
Features
Below is an overview of common features of document signing software.
Signature requests and signing workflows
Document templates
Fields for signatures, initials, and dates
Identity and email verification
Audit trail and evidence logs
Multi-party signatures
Reminders and deadlines
APIs and integrations
Products
Below is an overview of popular open-source software in the category «Open-Source E-Signature Software». The list is sorted alphabetically.
Well-known proprietary examples include Acrobat Sign, Acrobat Studio, DocuSign, SignWell and SwissTrustRooms.
Documenso
Documenso lets you sign documents electronically. You can self-host the application or use it as SaaS.
- E-Signatures
DocuSeal
DocuSeal creates fillable PDF forms and collects electronic signatures. Multiple people can fill in and sign the same document.
- E-Signatures
OpenSign
OpenSign collects PDF signatures with templates and multiple signers. The signing order can be defined.
- E-Signatures
Signature PDF
Signature PDF is an open-source web app for signing, compressing, and editing PDFs. You can run it on your own server.
- E-Signatures