Free, open-source alternatives to DocuSign
Electronic signatures for documents. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of DocuSign, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
DocusealBest match
Create, fill, and sign digital documents (alternative to DocuSign).
Documenso
Digital document signing platform (alternative to DocuSign).
OpenSign
Document signing software (alternative to DocuSign).
Signature PDF
Sign and manipulate PDFs with collaboration, organization, compression and metadata editing.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docuseal | 18,700 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | |
| Documenso | 15,401 | AGPL-3.0 | Node.js, Docker | |
| OpenSign | 7,093 | AGPL-3.0 | Node.js, Docker | |
| Signature PDF | 830 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Debian packages, Docker |
Why replace DocuSign?
DocuSign works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to DocuSign?
Docuseal is the closest open-source replacement for DocuSign in our list. Documenso and OpenSign are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to DocuSign?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.