SignRequest Alternative, BuiltSign
SignRequest has been part of Box since 2021. BuiltSign is a Dutch alternative with EU data residency, ID checks (SES+) and documents up to 1 GB.
Best for
BuiltSign is best for
- Former SignRequest users who want a familiar, EU-first alternative
- Dutch freelancers and SMEs who want Dutch-language support
- Companies requiring data to stay in European infrastructure
- Teams looking for predictable flat-rate pricing
SignRequest (part of Box) is best for
- Teams that already run their document workflows in Box
- Organisations that prefer to sign inside Box Sign
Feature comparison
| Feature | BuiltSign | SignRequest (part of Box) |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch companyBuiltSign is based in Almere, Netherlands | BuiltSign | SignRequest (part of Box)Part of Box (US) since 2021 |
| eIDAS SES | BuiltSign | SignRequest (part of Box) |
| Pricing fromSignRequest pricing, checked September 2026. BuiltSign Pro: €19.99/month including 1 user. | BuiltSign€19.99/month excl. VAT | SignRequest (part of Box)€9/user/month (Professional); €15 (Business) |
| REST API (Enterprise) | BuiltSign | SignRequest (part of Box) |
| Signing certificate | BuiltSign | SignRequest (part of Box) |
When SignRequest (part of Box) might be the better choice
- Your business already works in Box and wants signing to stay inside Box Sign
- You want the lowest price per user and don't need ID checks or large files
SignRequest was popular among Dutch freelancers and SMEs because it was simple, affordable and Dutch. Since 2021 it has been part of Box. BuiltSign offers the same simplicity from Almere, with ID checks and large files on top.
How to switch from SignRequest (part of Box)
- 1
Download your signed documents from your SignRequest account
- 2
Upload your document templates to BuiltSign
- 3
Add your team members and, on Business or higher, set up your branding
- 4
Send your first document, the process feels familiar from SignRequest
- 5
Cancel your SignRequest subscription once you've confirmed the switch
Switching from SignRequest
- Yes. BuiltSign covers the same core workflow: upload a document, add signers, send, receive the signed copy with a certificate. The interface is clean and familiar.
- Yes. BuiltSign stores all documents and signatures on EU infrastructure; your data does not leave Europe.
- Yes. BuiltSign places a simple electronic signature (SES) under eIDAS. Freelance contracts, rental agreements and engagement letters can all be signed with it.
- SignRequest starts at €9 per user per month. BuiltSign Pro costs €19.99/month excl. VAT including 1 user, with ID checks at €0.75 each and documents up to 80 MB.
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