Create and sign PDF forms. Keep complete control.
DocuSeal is a free, open-source form builder. No subscriptions. No vendor lock-in. Hosted on Opsily with GDPR-compliant German servers.
Why Opsily for DocuSeal
Hosting a PDF form tool yourself avoids the hidden costs and lock-in of SaaS alternatives.
No per-form fees
Adobe Sign charges by the form. DocuSign charges per user. With Opsily, you pay once for your server. Create unlimited forms. Sign unlimited documents. One flat price, no surprises.
Your data stays with you
Cloud-only services like Adobe and DocuSign store your signed documents on their servers. With DocuSeal on Opsily, your data lives on your server or your own cloud account. You control backups, access, and retention.
Easy to move or modify
No APIs to learn. No integrations that break when vendors change. DocuSeal's open-source code means you can customize it, move it, or switch deployments without losing anything.
Built for teams who need reliability
How PDF form creation works
From blank PDF to signed document in minutes. No technical knowledge required.
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Upload or create your PDF
Start with a blank template, upload an existing PDF, or use one of the pre-built form templates. DocuSeal auto-detects existing form fields.
Add signature and field zones
Drag and drop signature boxes, text fields, checkboxes, and date pickers. Set required fields. Add instructions for signers.
Send for signing
Generate a unique signing link. Send via email or embed on your website. No signup required from signers. No friction.
Collect and store
View signed documents in real-time. Download as PDF. Export form responses as CSV. Audit trail included.
Why choose DocuSeal over Adobe Sign
A side-by-side look at what you pay and what you get.
Pricing as of May 2026. DocuSeal on Opsily assumes the Medium plan ($40/mo); Adobe Sign is per-user seat.
Everything you need to create and sign forms
No add-ons. No upsells. Every Opsily plan includes the full DocuSeal feature set.
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your form volume. All plans include GDPR-compliant German hosting and unlimited form creation.
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Trust and compliance built in
Your data is protected. Your compliance is automated. European hosting, open-source transparency, and enterprise-grade security.
GDPR Compliant
All data hosted in Germany. No US cloud providers. Your data never leaves EU servers.
End-to-end encryption
Signed documents are encrypted at rest. SSL on all connections. Audit logs capture every action.
Open Source
DocuSeal source code is public on GitHub. No hidden tracking. Full transparency.
Daily backups
All forms and signed documents backed up every day. Encrypted storage. Restore anytime.
Standards certified
ISO 27001 compliant infrastructure. SOC 2 audit trail. Legal signature compliance across Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about creating forms, migrating from other tools, pricing, or security? We have answers.
Start by uploading a blank PDF template or selecting a pre-built form template from DocuSeal's library. Use the drag-and-drop form builder to add text fields, signature boxes, checkboxes, date pickers, and other field types. DocuSeal can also auto-detect existing form fields in scanned PDFs or complex documents, saving you time. Once your form is ready, you can preview it, set required fields, and send it for signatures via a unique link that requires no signup from signers.
Stop paying for forms you control.
Start creating PDF forms today. No credit card. No signup friction. Your first form takes 3 minutes.