The Open Source PDF Signature Tool Your Data Never Has to Leave
Most e-signature tools charge per seat, cap your envelopes, and store your signed contracts on servers you do not control. DocuSeal is different: it is free, open source, and runs on your own infrastructure. Legally-binding signatures, 12 field types, and full GDPR compliance. You can be live in under five minutes.
Why Teams Leave DocuSign
The math is not complicated. DocuSign charges per seat, caps envelopes, and owns your data. There is a better path.
Per-Seat Costs Add Up Fast
DocuSign Standard costs $25 per user per month. A team of five pays $1.5K a year before they have sent a single important contract. Business Pro runs $40 per seat. The Professional tier reaches $60 per user per month. None of those plans give you any ownership of the infrastructure. DocuSeal open source is free, forever.
Envelope Limits Create Anxiety
DocuSign Standard allows 10 envelopes per month on a monthly plan. Go over and you pay overage. Teams end up rationing signatures on a tool they are already paying for. DocuSeal has no envelope limits on self-hosted deployments. Send one document or send a thousand. The count is yours.
Your Signed Documents Live Elsewhere
When you sign on DocuSign or a cloud e-signature platform, the completed documents sit on a US server you do not control. For European teams, healthcare, legal, or any team handling sensitive agreements, that is a GDPR problem waiting to happen. Self-hosting DocuSeal means your signed contracts never leave your infrastructure.
Built for teams who need reliability
What DocuSeal Actually Gives Your Team
This is not a stripped-down open source toy. DocuSeal is a complete document signing platform with everything a growing team needs.
Real Legally-Binding Signatures
DocuSeal issues trusted certificates with every completed document. Signatures are legally binding. Shared-link signing means your counterparts do not need an account. In-person signing, witness invitations, and automated email reminders are all included. EU Qualified Signature support is available for teams that need it.
A Full Workflow Automation Stack
API access, webhooks, Zapier, Make.com, and n8n integrations come with the platform. Embed a signing form directly into your app using the React, Vue, Angular, or vanilla JS SDK. Bulk-send contracts from a CSV or XLSX spreadsheet. Conditional logic and formula fields handle complex document flows without custom code.
Team Access Without the Per-User Tax
Role-based access control and team management are built in. SAML and SSO are available on Pro. Audit logs give you a full record of every action on every document. File storage routes to S3, Google Storage, or Azure. Add as many team members as you need without watching the monthly invoice grow.
Built for teams who need reliability
Why Self-Hosting Makes Sense in 2026
Data sovereignty is not just a compliance checkbox anymore. It is a competitive advantage and a genuine risk reduction strategy.
GDPR Compliance by Design
Self-hosting DocuSeal means your signed documents never touch a US server. You choose the jurisdiction. You choose the retention policy. You control who can access completed agreements. For EU companies, healthcare providers, and legal teams, that is not optional. It is the baseline.
Zero Vendor Lock-In
DocuSeal supports importing templates directly from DocuSign. Migrate your existing workflows without starting from scratch. Because the code is open source, you can fork it, modify it, and run it your way. There is no pricing page you need to check before growing your team.
Docker Deployment in Minutes
DocuSeal runs as a Docker container. The entire self-hosting setup is documented and widely tested. On Opsily, the deployment is handled for you. You get a live DocuSeal instance on EU infrastructure, with SSL, backups, and security patches. The first document can be sent the same day.
Built for teams who need reliability
From Zero to Signed Documents in a Day
You do not need a DevOps team. You do not need to read a 40-page setup guide. Here is exactly what happens.
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Pick the Plan That Fits Your Team
Choose from Small, Medium, Large, or Unlimited. All plans include EU hosting, SSL, daily backups, and security updates. No per-user fees on any tier. Add your whole team without adding to your bill.
Deploy DocuSeal on Your Server
Opsily provisions your DocuSeal instance on Hetzner infrastructure in Frankfurt. SSL is configured automatically. Your instance is live on a subdomain or your own custom domain within minutes.
Import Templates and Configure Your Workflow
Upload a PDF, drag fields onto the document using the WYSIWYG builder, and define your signers. Import existing DocuSign templates if you are migrating. Set up webhooks or connect to n8n and Zapier for automated document workflows.
Invite Your Team and Start Signing
Add team members, assign roles, and send your first document. Signers get an email link. No account required on their side. Completed documents are stored on your server, with full audit logs and automated reminders handled for you.
Pair DocuSeal With Your Existing Stack
Document signing is rarely a standalone task. Connect DocuSeal to the tools your team already runs on Opsily.
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Simple, Transparent Pricing
One flat monthly fee for your entire team. No per-user charges, no envelope limits, no surprise bills at the end of the month.
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Your Signed Documents Belong on a Server You Control
Document signing involves contracts, agreements, and personal data. Running that on infrastructure you own is not paranoia. It is professional responsibility.
GDPR Compliant Hosting
All Opsily servers are hosted in Frankfurt, Germany on Hetzner infrastructure. Your signed documents never leave the EU. No Schrems II risk, no data transfer agreements required for EU teams.
End-to-End Audit Logs
Every action on every document is recorded in DocuSeal's audit log. Who opened the document, when they signed, from which IP. That record lives on your server and is not accessible to any third party.
Encrypted Storage
Completed documents are stored with encryption at rest. Opsily provides 7-day encrypted backups on every plan. Your documents are recoverable even in the event of server issues.
SSL on Every Instance
TLS certificates are provisioned and renewed automatically on every Opsily deployment. All document signing traffic is encrypted in transit. No configuration required from your side.
Data Residency Control
Self-hosting DocuSeal means you define the data residency policy. Keep documents within a specific country, within your VPN, or on air-gapped infrastructure for regulated industries. The platform supports AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or any Docker-compatible host.
Common Questions About DocuSeal Document Signing
Answers for teams evaluating DocuSeal as their open source PDF signature tool.
Yes. DocuSeal is fully open source and the core platform is free to self-host with no feature restrictions. It has been used by 153,200 businesses and individuals for legally-binding document signing. Signatures are issued with trusted certificates and hold up as legal evidence. The project is actively maintained with Docker support, a REST API, and official SDKs for React, Vue, and Angular.
Deploy Your Own PDF Signature Tool Today
DocuSeal runs on your server, your terms, your data. Pick a plan, deploy in minutes on EU infrastructure, and replace per-seat e-signature bills with one flat monthly fee.