Sign PDFs Legally Without the Per-Signature Tax
Legally binding signatures with unlimited envelopes. No per-signature fees. Full audit trails. EU data residency. One flat monthly price.
Built for Legal Compliance
DocuSeal meets the strict requirements for legally binding signatures in the EU and beyond.
PAdES Compliant
PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures standard. Recognized across the EU and in US courts.
eIDAS Certified
Meets the eIDAS Regulation (EU 910/2014) for qualified electronic signatures.
GDPR Hosted in Germany
Your document data never leaves the EU. Full GDPR compliance. No US jurisdiction.
Audit Trail Included
Every signature is timestamped and logged. Prove compliance in court.
Why Self-Hosted PDF Signatures Win
Get legally binding PDF signatures for a fraction of DocuSign's cost. You own your data. No SaaS bill creep.
No Per-Signature Fees
DocuSign charges €0.99 to €2.50 per envelope. You pay a flat monthly fee to Opsily. Sign 10 documents or 10,000 — your cost stays the same. The math shifts fast when you hit 50+ signatures per month.
Unlimited Signers, Templates, Storage
Add as many signers as you need to each document. Build unlimited signature templates. Store documents forever. Plans scale with what you actually do, not with your usage.
Your Data, Your Rules
Opsily hosts DocuSeal on servers in Germany. You own every document. No third party mines your signature data for patterns. You control backups, retention, deletion. GDPR compliance is built in, not bolted on.
Built for teams who need reliability
Legally Sign in 3 Steps
From upload to legally binding signature in minutes.
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Upload Your PDF
Select your document or paste a link. DocuSeal handles contracts, NDAs, invoices, consent forms — any PDF.
Add Signers and Sign Fields
Drag signature fields onto the document. Invite signers by email. They sign once and get a legally binding proof of signature.
Proof Delivered. Audit Trail Logged.
Every party receives a timestamped proof. DocuSeal creates an immutable audit log. Your signature holds up in court.
Why DocuSeal Beats DocuSign on Cost and Control
DocuSign pricing as of May 2026. Opsily pricing for DocuSeal. Actual savings depend on your signature volume.
Your Signature Has to Hold Up in Court
When you sign a contract or consent form online, you need more than a neat image. You need proof.
The eIDAS Regulation (EU 910/2014) defines what makes a signature legally binding across Europe. The ESIGN Act does the same in the US. DocuSeal meets both standards using PAdES (PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures).
That means:
- Timestamped proof: Every signature includes a timestamp from a trusted authority.
- Audit trail: Every step is logged: who signed, when, from where, on what device.
- Non-repudiation: The signer cannot later claim they did not sign.
- Immutable record: The signed document cannot be altered without detection.
If you end up in a dispute, you have hard evidence. No "he said, she said."
The Cost Trap of Per-Signature Pricing
DocuSign and HelloSign charge per envelope because it aligns their revenue with your usage.
But for your business, it creates a hidden tax on growth.
At 50 signatures a month, you're paying €50-125. At 200 a month, you're over €400. Most founders do not realize this until the annual cost hits their P&L.
DocuSeal on Opsily flips the model. You pay one flat monthly fee. Sign 10 documents or 10,000, same cost. Growth does not increase your signature bill.
Data Ownership Changes Everything
DocuSign stores your documents on US servers. Your data lives in their data center. They own the relationship.
Opsily hosts DocuSeal on German servers. Your documents are yours. You can:
- Download and keep local backups.
- Export your entire document library at any time.
- Delete documents permanently (not just archive them).
- Choose how long to keep audit logs.
- Migrate to another provider without losing access.
For regulated industries (healthcare, legal, financial), this autonomy is not a luxury, it is a requirement.
Saved per year at 100 signatures per month
Switch from DocuSign to DocuSeal on Opsily and stop paying per-signature fees.
Calculate your savingsPlans That Grow With You
All plans include legally binding signatures, PAdES compliance, EU hosting, and unlimited audit logs. No setup fees. No per-signature charges.
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Common Questions About Legally Binding PDF Signatures
Everything you need to know before signing your first document.
Yes. DocuSeal uses the PAdES (PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures) standard, which is recognized as legally binding under the eIDAS Regulation (EU 910/2014) across Europe and meets the ESIGN Act requirements in the US. Every signature includes a timestamp from a trusted authority and an immutable audit trail. Your signed documents will hold up in court.
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No credit card required. No per-signature fees. Just legally binding signatures and full data ownership.