BuiltSign vs DocuSign
Electronic signatures under eIDAS, flat per-user pricing without envelope caps, and your data stays in Europe.
Best for
BuiltSign is best for
- EU companies that require data to stay in Europe
- Teams sending large documents
- SMEs and freelancers on a budget
- Companies looking for flat-rate, predictable pricing
DocuSign is best for
- Enterprises with existing long-term DocuSign contracts
- US-based teams requiring US-specific integrations
Feature comparison
| Feature | BuiltSign | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| eIDAS SES | BuiltSign | DocuSign |
| Pricing fromAnnual billing, checked September 2026. BuiltSign Pro: €19.99/month including 1 user, with no envelope cap. | BuiltSign€19.99/month excl. VAT | DocuSign€9/month (Personal, 1 user); €23/user/month (Standard) |
| Large file supportDocuSign: 50 MB per document, 200 MB per envelope. BuiltSign supports up to 1 GB on Business Plus and Enterprise, 250 MB on Business, 80 MB on Pro. | BuiltSignUp to 1 GB | DocuSign50 MB per document |
| REST API & webhooks (Enterprise) | BuiltSign | DocuSign |
| Bulk sending | BuiltSignEnterprise, via the API | DocuSignBusiness Pro and higher |
| Signing certificate per document | BuiltSign | DocuSign |
When DocuSign might be the better choice
- Your enterprise has DocuSign deeply integrated into US-based workflows that would be costly to migrate
- Your procurement policy mandates a specific certified vendor on an approved list
A Dutch HR consultancy wanted its employment contracts stored in the EU as standard and without an envelope cap. With BuiltSign, their data stays in the EU and every document comes with an audit trail. The switch took less than a day.
How to switch from DocuSign
- 1
Export your signed documents from DocuSign (Settings → Download data)
- 2
Upload your document templates to BuiltSign
- 3
Invite your team members, they'll be set up in minutes
- 4
Send your first document and verify the signing flow
- 5
Cancel your DocuSign subscription once you're confident in the switch
Switching from DocuSign
- For simple electronic signatures, yes: both use SES under eIDAS. DocuSign also offers advanced and qualified signatures, which BuiltSign does not offer yet. BuiltSign is built for EU data residency and a lower price.
- Most customers complete the migration in under a day. Export signed documents from DocuSign, import your templates to BuiltSign, add your team, and you're live.
- On the Enterprise plan BuiltSign offers a full REST API and webhooks that integrate with any platform: your CRM, HR system or internal tooling. Build exactly the integration your workflow needs.
- BuiltSign Pro is a flat monthly subscription with unlimited transactions via the web app (fair use). DocuSign plans include a set number of envelopes per user.
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