BuiltSign vs DocuSign
Same legal validity, a fraction of the price, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residencyDocuSign stores data in the US by default | ||
| GDPR compliant | With DPA configuration | |
| eIDAS SES | ||
| Data never sold or sharedBuiltSign never sells, shares, or uses your documents for any purpose other than delivering the service | ||
| Pricing fromDocuSign charges per envelope; BuiltSign is flat-rate | €29.99/month | €45+/month |
| Large file supportDocuSign caps at 25 MB; BuiltSign supports up to 1 GB on Enterprise, 250 MB on Business, 80 MB on Pro | Up to 1 GB | 25 MB limit |
| Unlimited signaturesDocuSign charges per envelope above plan limits | ||
| REST API & webhooks | ||
| Bulk sending | Enterprise plan only | |
| Free trial | 7 days, no credit card | 30 days, card required |
| Dutch / NL language support | Limited | |
| NL-based support | ||
| Signing certificate per document | ||
| RFC 3161 trusted timestampCryptographic proof of when each document was signed, included by default on BuiltSign; Enterprise-only at DocuSign | Enterprise only |
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 switched from DocuSign after realising their employment contracts were stored on US servers. With BuiltSign, their data stays in the EU, fully GDPR-compliant and auditable from day one. 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
- Yes. Both products use eIDAS SES which has the same legal weight across all EU member states. The signing standard is identical, BuiltSign is simply 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.
- 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 signatures, unlike DocuSign, which charges per envelope and increases costs as volume grows.