Free open-source document signing without the SaaS tax.
Enterprise esignatures should not cost $30 per user. Host DocuSeal on your own private server and manage unlimited documents for one flat monthly price.
Why businesses are ditching DocuSign\n\nMost document signing platforms trap you in a high-cost loop. You pay for every user, and then you pay again for every 'envelope' you send. For a mid-sized team, this often adds up to $18,000 or even $39,000 per year. \n\nDocuSeal offers a different path. It is a powerful, Rails-based alternative that gives you professional PDF form building, bulk sending, and automated reminders. When you choose free open-source document signing, you stop paying for the right to sign your own contracts.\n\n### Digital Sovereignty and GDPR\n\nPrivacy is the other half of the equation. Major SaaS providers often process your sensitive legal data in the US, subject to the CLOUD Act. By hosting DocuSeal on Opsily's German infrastructure, you keep your data within the EU. You get full JSON data exports and zero third-party tracking. It is your server, your database, and your legal documents.
The ROI of Switching to DocuSeal
See how hosting your own esignature platform compares to major SaaS vendors.
Based on average entry prices as of 2025. Opsily allows unlimited users on all plans.
Managed DocuSeal on your terms.
We take the technical headache out of self-hosting your free open-source document signing platform so you can focus on deals.
One-Click Deployment
Skip the Docker configurations and SSL setup. Select DocuSeal and your server is ready in three minutes.
Automated Backups
Your legal documents are too important to lose. We perform daily encrypted backups of your entire instance.
Hardened Security
Every instance runs in an isolated environment on German soil. We provide automatic security updates.
Built for teams who need reliability
Average monthly savings for a team of 50.
Switching from seat-based SaaS to a flat-rate managed DocuSeal instance pays for itself in just 48 hours.
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GDPR Compliant
All data stays on German servers. We strictly follow EU data protection laws and the GDPR.
Data Residency
Prevent US CLOUD Act access. Your documents never leave the Frankfurt data center.
AES-256 Encryption
DocuSeal uses industry-standard encryption for PDFs and the digital audit trail.
ISO 27001 Certified
Our infrastructure providers maintain the highest global standards for information security.
Questions about DocuSeal Hosting
Yes, DocuSeal is a fully open-source alternative to DocuSign licensed under AGPL-3.0. It provides a professional PDF form builder, electronic signatures, and audit logs. While the software itself is free, Opsily provides managed hosting so you do not have to manage servers, databases, or security updates yourself.
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