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BoldSign

Free / $5-$99/month
4.7/5

Free eSignature with 25 requests/month, no hidden fees or seat limits.

Why founders use BoldSign

Drag-and-drop signature fields
Multi-signer workflows
Audit trails & compliance reports
SMS & email reminders
API for developers
Zapier integration

The Good

Truly free plan with 25 requests/month (vs DocuSign's 5)
Zero hidden fees; transparent per-user pricing
Mobile-first interface; intuitive for non-technical users
API access included at tier 3+
Unlimited templates in paid plans

The Bad

Essential plan limited to 1 user (can't add team members free)
Custom branding requires Premium tier ($99/month)
Fewer enterprise integrations than DocuSign

The Verdict

BoldSign offers a refreshingly honest approach to e-signatures for indie hackers and micro-businesses. Unlike DocuSign's penny-pinching free tier (5 envelopes/month), BoldSign's Essential plan provides 25 free signature requests monthly with full features—audit trails, multi-signer workflows, and two templates. Their Growth plan ($5/user/month when billed annually) scales affordably for small teams without forcing you into enterprise licensing. The platform eliminates the per-seat trap: you pay per user, not per signature, making it ideal for founders managing multiple document flows without budget bloat.\n\nFor solopreneurs launching SaaS or contracting work, BoldSign's transparent, no-overage pricing means you won't wake up to surprise bills. Mobile-native signing, API access at $30/month for developers, and integrations with Zapier make it genuinely indie-friendly. G2 and Capterra reviews consistently praise ease of setup—zero learning curve compared to DocuSign's notorious onboarding friction.

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