Dropbox Sign eliminated its free tier and charges $15–$25/month. SignForge gives you e-signatures, 12 PDF tools, document verification, and a secure locker — completely free.
A detailed comparison of features and pricing.
| Feature | SignForge | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $15–$25/mo |
| Per-document fee | None | Limited/mo |
| Upload PDF & place fields | Yes | Yes |
| Send for signature | Yes | Yes |
| Legally binding | Yes | Yes |
| Audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Document verification (QR + crypto) | Yes | No |
| Free PDF tools (12) | Included | No |
| Secure document locker | Included free | Dropbox (separate) |
| Dropbox integration | No | Native |
| API access | Coming soon | Yes |
| Credit card required | No | Yes |
| Saved signatures | Unlimited | No |
Comparison based on Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) Essentials plan as of 2026.
Professionals, teams, and businesses choose SignForge for enterprise-grade features at zero cost.
HelloSign's free tier is gone. SignForge gives you enterprise-grade e-signatures with cryptographic verification — no more choosing between paying or finding workarounds.
You don't need Dropbox's ecosystem to sign documents. SignForge is standalone and focused on getting documents signed fast — with no per-seat pricing.
Send contracts, invoices, and service agreements for signature with cryptographic verification and audit trails included — no subscription required.
Dropbox Sign eliminated its free tier after the HelloSign acquisition. SignForge is free forever with no document limits and no credit card required.
Every signed document gets a QR code and ECDSA cryptographic proof baked in. Verify authenticity instantly without any extra tools or services.
12 free PDF tools — merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, and more. No need for separate software or Dropbox add-ons.
Your data stays yours. No proprietary ecosystem tying you to a single vendor. Export your documents anytime.
HelloSign was acquired by Dropbox in 2019 and rebranded to Dropbox Sign. The free tier that HelloSign was known for has been eliminated. All Dropbox Sign plans now require a paid subscription starting at $15/month.
SignForge is completely free with no subscription required. It includes features Dropbox Sign doesn't offer: cryptographic document verification with QR codes and ECDSA signatures, 12 free PDF tools, and a secure document locker — all at zero cost.
Yes. SignForge is a standalone platform that works entirely in your browser. No Dropbox account, no external integrations, no dependencies. Upload your PDF, place fields, send for signature.
Yes. Both platforms produce legally binding electronic signatures under the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS (EU), and similar international frameworks. SignForge includes a full audit trail and tamper-evident certificate with every signed document.
SignForge includes a built-in secure document locker where you can store important files — organize by category, set expiry dates, and download anytime. Cloud storage integrations are planned for future releases.
HelloSign's free tier is gone. SignForge gives you everything you need to get documents signed — upload, field placement, signing, audit trail — at zero cost.
Start signing documentsFree forever. No credit card required.