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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Acrobat

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Acrobat DC is the current version of the well-established document / PDF management solution, part of the Adobe Document Cloud (the other part being Adobe's eSign services based on technology acquired with EchoSign in 2011).

    $29.99

    per month per seat

    DocuSign

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ADocuSign supports transactions with document sharing and electronic signature, as well as automated and guided data collection and entry, record updating across disparate systems and payment collection upon agreement, as well as analytics and reporting.

    $15

    per month

    Pricing
    Adobe AcrobatDocuSign
    Editions & Modules
    Acrobat Pro for Individuals
    $19.99
    per month
    Acrobat Pro for Teams
    $23.99
    per month per user
    Acrobat Studio for Individuals
    $24.99
    per month
    Personal
    $15
    per month
    Real Starter
    $15
    per month
    DocuSign for Realtors
    $35
    per month
    Standard
    $40
    per month
    Business Pro
    $60
    per month
    Advanced Solutions
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe AcrobatDocuSign
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe AcrobatDocuSign
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    This isn't really a good comparison, but Adobe Acrobat is more of a program that works among all of these, and I'll keep using it as long as it's a part of Adobe CC. Otherwise, I see DocuSign as suitable for secure/private documents, and Dropbox file previews allows a pretty …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    DocuSign has it's perks, for sure. DocuSign is easier to integrate into websites with extensions than Adobe Acrobat is but when it came down to it, we just didn't trust the brand. We felt that using a product with the Adobe name connected with it provided necessary peace of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Acrobat is overall, the superior PDF creator, editor and compiler. However, DocuSign is easier and more reliable as a document signing program. This tool is Acrobat is much harder to use and has caused some errors in documents in the past. It also does not work well with a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    The pricing structure is not as great with DocuSign than with Adobe Acrobat. It would be nice if the entire company could use Adobe Acrobat rather than everyone having different platforms. It would also be nice to have an account that multiple users can use without paying so …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    AA is a close competitor to DocuSign but different use cases; the latter is more for workflow situations
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Overall, Adobe has a better reputation than Foxit PDF Editor; while many of my colleagues prefer the features of Foxit (over Adobe), Adobe remains more secure and provides our organization with a higher level of comfort. DocuSign is a great tool for requesting signatures on …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    In the signature collection, I find DocuSign easier to use and more friendly. Also more known for this purpose.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    In comparison to DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat has more features and functionality. DocuSign is a great resource for collecting signatures outside of the company; however, Adobe Acrobat has been great for us inhouse.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    DocuSign has more features than Adobe Acrobat DC but it costs more and we don't need those features. HelloSign is not as robust as Adobe Acrobat DC. We have yet to use a program that we were as satisfied with the results of converting documents into PDF files as we are with …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    I think that the ability to edit PDFs is a step above DocuSign, even though this is not really what DocuSign was made for. I've always stuck with Adobe Acrobat DC because I love the Adobe suite and the constant updates and improvements. I would not want to switch to anything …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    ShareFile and rightsignature are HIPAA-compliant for securely sending/transferring PDF files and offer authenticated signing/reviewing trails. DocuSign can be used for signing and sending docs for signing. Adobe Acrobat DC is not as robust as any of these other platforms in …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Honestly, there really isn't anything equivalent. I've used Adobe's online PDF compressor in a pinch, DocuSign is great but I really don't feel we necessarily need it when Adobe Acrobat DC has all the functions it does, and sending Word documents to clients isn't a great look …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe has many more features available than DocuSign, there is no competition there. Our company needs a platform that can "do it all" and Adobe can do just about that.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    I think the feature between DocuSign and Adobe Sign is most comparable. I think DocuSign allowed for more customizable options but users fell short of understanding navigation. Adobe Sign helps customize but some features and processes can be glitchy or blocked.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat DC has been the go-to tool for our organization to handle all our PDF Documents. We use the document signing feature regularly and are very happy with its usage. we have used DocuSign in the past but the best results have been achieved by using Adobe Acrobat DC.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    DocuSign is not as friendly or usable as Adobe Acrobat DC. It has severe limitations when it comes to displaying images or making any changes or edits (or recommending or changing any part of the PDF.) Sometimes I have been forced to use DocuSign by the vendor I am working …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe was less expensive than DocuSign and served my needs.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    PandaDoc is less customizable for creating/editing documents, less security but is much better when sending to a client and needing them to add text since the client would a paid subscription with Adobe Acrobat if I sent it that way
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Being the industry standard, Adobe Acrobat exceeds other platforms as the common file format all parties can read and comment even with only the free reader version.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat allows licenses to stretch across one account rather than just one device, and works across both Mac and Windows, as opposed to some of the other options.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    They have a superior product that works better and more reliably when it comes to working with PDF files. Adobes' Achilles heel is the restrictions and requirements imposed on the user and software by their administrative and legal teams that drag down what otherwise is a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe stands out because it is a program on your computer, so you can easily upload or save documents rather than using a website that always adds an extra step.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat DC is more fully self-contained and multi-functional for the tasks I use it for. Again it combines the functionality of several different programs in one place and also offers the ability to interact with documents from others that may have been created in other …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe is a bit more expensive than these others but for me and my company, the ease of use is why Adobe is the best.
    Incentivized
    DocuSign
    Chose DocuSign
    Very similar but did not have the backing of SAP SuccessFactors in terms of Integration. The Developer Environment allowed us to test and practice on very easily compared to Adobe Acrobat Sign. Both products can be connected to via Microsoft Power Platform to aid automation …
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    Adobe Acrobat Sign is less user-friendly and more suited to small scopes, or one-off documents. It lacks the use of templates that DocuSign has, which is what ultimately streamlines and delivers the consistency and efficiencies for the business.
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    Adobe was not a good experience despite the lower cost. Constant crashing, slow to load and a simple feature like copy and pasting the same fields across pages was non existent. Our team celebrated the decision to move back to Docusign from Adobesign. We have never looked back …
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    I have not used any alternatives. DocuSign is the leader in this space from my opinion.
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    DocuSign is the one we went with because of the majority of people who use it regularly. It's the first one that comes to mind when you think of electronic signatures. We do use AdobeSign with our HR platform because that is the one that is integrated with it, but standalone …
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    DocuSign is far superior to anything on the market for my needs, and my needs varied in different roles across different industries: it is a better solution, and easier to use for client interaction.
    For statements of work, contracts, agreements of sale, commercial and …
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    • I had used Adobe before and it is not a simple experience. The last thing you want is for your customers to have trouble signing an electronic document. It defeats the purpose.
    • HelloSign is a nice product, but may have been a bit overkill for what our needs were. And they were …
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    I originally tried using just a fillable Adobe PDF document for my clients to sign...but they struggled in figuring out how to complete it and if someone didn't have Adobe installed on their computer, then it was a problem. DocuSign makes it quick and easy and anyone can …
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    DocuSign is much better at what it does with regard to securely getting signatures on paperwork. Adobe has lots of issues and it does not always translate well with other users depending if and how the end user has their Adobe setup. It is a very clunky process and does not …
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
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    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    I personally have not used any other program. The decision to use DocuSign was not my choice. I am happy with the choice that was decided upon by others.
    Incentivized
    Chose DocuSign
    I have not used any competing software
    Incentivized
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    User Ratings
    Adobe AcrobatDocuSign
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (481 ratings)
    4.5
    (155 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.7
    (26 ratings)
    7.0
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    9.3
    (237 ratings)
    3.8
    (13 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    8.1
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.8
    (56 ratings)
    10.0
    (46 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.6
    (9 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    4.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)