The DocuSeal free alternative to DocuSign that doesn't limit your growth.
Stop paying per-seat taxes and per-envelope fees. Host DocuSeal with Opsily for a flat-rate e-signature platform that scales with your business, not your bill.
Why teams switch from DocuSign to DocuSeal
A side-by-side look at what you pay and what you get when you host a docuseal free alternative to docusign on your own server.
Pricing as of June 2024. DocuSign per-user pricing increases significantly with team size.
A DocuSeal free alternative to DocuSign: everything you need.
Opsily manages the complexity of hosting DocuSeal so you can focus on getting contracts signed. No server maintenance, just secure e-signatures.
Unlimited Everything
We do not believe in taxing your success. Send 10 documents or 10,000. Add your whole team without checking your budget. Your server, your rules.
Ironclad Compliance
DocuSeal is ESIGN, UETA, and eIDAS compliant. With Opsily, your data stays on German soil, ensuring full GDPR compliance for sensitive legal documents.
Zero Maintenance
We handle the security patches, 150+ annual releases, and daily backups. You get a reliable e-signature platform that simply works 24/7.
Built for teams who need reliability
Why DocuSeal is the leading DocuSign alternative
Most e-signature SaaS providers hit a 'success wall.' The more your business grows, the more they charge. DocuSeal breaks this model by providing a high-quality, open-source engine that rivals the industry leaders without the cost density.
Form Building that actually works
DocuSeal features a modern, WYSIWYG PDF form builder. You can drag and drop 12 different field types, from simple signatures to file uploads and checkboxes. It is as intuitive as DocuSign but faster to load.
Mobile-first signing experiences
Your clients are not always at their desks. DocuSeal is optimized for mobile signing right out of the box. No apps for them to download, just a secure link in their mobile browser to sign and return in seconds.
Integration and Automation
Because you own the instance, you have full access to the API and webhooks. Connect DocuSeal to your existing CRM or use n8n to automate your post-signature workflows. When a document is signed, it can automatically trigger a receipt, update a database, or save a copy to your private Nextcloud storage.
Saved by a team of 10 switching to DocuSeal
Based on standard DocuSign pricing versus a managed Opsily instance. Stop paying for seats you barely use.
Calculate Your SavingsLegal signatures in minutes
Choose Your App
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Deploy
Select DocuSeal from our app catalog. One click sets up your dedicated server environment.
Configure
Add your company branding, logos, and custom SMTP settings for professional email delivery.
Send
Upload your first PDF, drag fields into place, and send the secure link to your recipients.
Bank-grade Security
GDPR Compliant
All data is hosted on German servers. Complete data sovereignty.
ESIGN & eIDAS
Meets international standards for legally binding electronic signatures.
Encrypted Backups
Daily automated backups with AES-256 encryption at rest.
High Availability
Enterprise-ready infrastructure with 99.9% uptime.
DocuSeal & Hosting FAQ
Yes, DocuSeal is open-source. While SaaS providers like DocuSign charge per user and per document, DocuSeal allows you to send unlimited documents for free when self-hosted. Opsily provides the managed infrastructure for a small flat fee, removing all 'per-user' and 'per-envelope' costs entirely.
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