E-Signatures Pricing Comparison — 2026
Every e-signatures tool compared by price, pricing model, and what you actually pay at different usage levels. Real numbers, updated regularly.
E-Signatures Tools
| Tool | Cheapest Plan | Pricing Model | Free Tier | Pain Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FairSign | $1-2/envelope | Pay per use (per envelope signed) | Free actions on signup | FAIR |
| Zoho Sign | $10-25/user/mo | Per-user monthly | 5 docs/month (free plan) | LOW |
| HelloSign | $15-25/mo | Monthly subscription | 3 documents/month | MODERATE |
| SignNow | $8-30/mo | Per-user monthly | Trial only | MODERATE |
| PandaDoc | $19-65/user/mo | Per-seat monthly | Free plan with limited features | HIGH |
| Adobe Sign | $12.99-22.99/mo | Monthly subscription (part of Adobe ecosystem) | None | HIGH |
| DocuSign | $10-65/user/mo | Per-seat monthly with envelope limits | 3 envelopes (trial) | EXTREME |
What it actually costs to run
The infrastructure cost for e-signatures — servers, APIs, storage, delivery — is roughly $0.02/envelope. Zoho Sign charges $10-25/user/mo.
Fair charges $1-2/envelope — cost plus a small margin.
How pricing models compare
Most e-signatures tools use one of three models: per-seat (you pay per team member), per-tier (you pay for a bundle of features), or per-usage (you pay for what you use). Each has trade-offs.
Per-seat pricing
You pay for every team member whether they use the tool daily or once a month. Idle seats cost the same as active ones.
Common with: Zendesk, Salesforce, Calendly
Per-tier pricing
You pick a plan that bundles features and limits. Need one feature from a higher tier? Upgrade the whole plan.
Common with: Hootsuite, Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey
Per-use pricing (Fair)
You pay for what you use. Full features from the first use. Light month = small bill. Quiet month = $0.
One pricing model across all Fair tools
Related comparisons
Fair is the anti-subscription. 13 tools, one account, pay for what you use.