Overview

BoldSign combines reusable templates, bulk sending, audit trails, SMS authentication and configurable signature order. That mix is well suited to recurring document workflows where senders need a record of activity or a defined sequence for signatures. Integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, OneDrive, Power Automate, Zapier and Xero provide several ways to connect signing with existing business tools.

BoldSign states compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA and PCI DSS, and AES-256 encryption. It describes signatures as legally enforceable under the ESIGN Act, eIDAS and global laws. Those claims make it a plausible candidate for organizations with formal security or compliance requirements, though buyers should assess them against their own obligations.

Key features

Templates reduce repeated document setup, while bulk sending helps with recurring sends to multiple recipients. Audit trails and SMS authentication add accountability and an additional verification option. Signature order supports both sequencing approaches, giving teams flexibility to match the process to the document.

APIs and SDKs can send, sign and manage contracts from an application, including embedded signing workflows. This is a stronger fit for product teams integrating e-signatures into their own software than for developers seeking only a standalone signing interface. Enterprise API includes a free sandbox with full API access and no credit card requirement; its paid entry starts at $30/month and includes 40 API envelopes and two application users.

Android and iOS apps support mobile signing, and responsive mobile signing accommodates signers using a browser on a phone. Chrome and Edge extensions add browser-based access. These options broaden where people can sign, although the platform list does not include desktop operating systems as standalone apps.

Pricing

Essential is free and includes 25 envelopes per month, two templates and one user, with no additional users. It is a practical starting point for a solo sender with modest volume; the monthly cap and lack of seats make it unsuitable for a growing team. Support is available on the free plan, and Essential includes email, chat and phone support.

Growth is $5.00 USD per month in the annual pricing view. It includes 50 envelopes per month per user, 10 templates and one included user; additional users cost $5 per month. This is the lower-cost team path, but the per-user envelope allowance and added seat charge require teams to budget around both headcount and sending volume.

Business is shown at $15 per month per user in the yearly pricing display and $25 per month per user in the monthly display. The plan summary also gives a $25.00 USD per month price in the annual pricing view, with unlimited envelopes and templates for one included user. Business and higher plans include collaboration, roles, custom permissions and single sign-on. The differing annual price displays warrant confirmation before purchase; unlimited sending is useful for active teams, but per-user pricing remains important.

Premium is $138.00 USD per month in the annual pricing view and includes 250 envelopes per month, unlimited users and unlimited templates. Its broad seat allowance may suit larger teams, but the 250-envelope cap means it is not unlimited sending. Enterprise API starts at $30/month and includes 40 API envelopes per month and two application users; API customers can evaluate workflows in the free sandbox first.

A 30-day free trial requires no credit card. BoldSign is freemium, but the plan differences matter: the free tier is capped at one user and 25 envelopes, while Growth adds a per-user quota and paid seats, and higher tiers trade per-user controls or capacity for broader administration and volume.

Platforms

BoldSign supports Android and iOS apps, a Chrome and Edge extension, and APIs. The mix suits teams with mobile signers or applications that need embedded workflows, as well as browser-based use. Its stated integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, OneDrive, Power Automate, Zapier and Xero.

Who it's for

BoldSign is a good fit for solo senders who can stay within 25 envelopes a month, teams managing repeatable paperwork, and developers embedding contract workflows through APIs and SDKs. Businesses that need roles, custom permissions or single sign-on should consider Business or higher. It is less compelling for teams whose seat count or envelope needs do not fit the per-user Growth model or the stated Premium cap.

Pros and cons

Pro: The free Essential plan provides 25 monthly envelopes and two templates, enough room for a solo sender to handle recurring documents without a paid subscription.
Pro: APIs and SDKs support embedded signing, with a free Enterprise API sandbox for evaluation without a credit card.
Pro: Audit trails, SMS authentication and configurable signature order support accountable, controlled workflows.
Pro: Mobile apps, browser extensions and integrations cover several ways to reach signers and connect business systems.
Con: Essential has only one user, and Growth charges $5 per month for each additional user, so team costs rise with headcount.
Con: Premium includes 250 envelopes per month rather than unlimited volume, a relevant constraint for high-throughput teams.
Con: Business is displayed at different annual and monthly prices, so buyers should verify the applicable billing amount before committing.

Alternatives

Choose Dropbox Sign if its free plan's three signature requests per month are sufficient or you prefer its stated web platform availability; its Essentials plan is $15.00 USD per month and includes five templates.

Signority API is an alternative for buyers comparing API and self-hosted platform options. Consider Skribble if euro-denominated plans and pay-per-signature pricing on its free Starter plan better suit your needs. sproof sign offers a free private plan for private individuals, students and associations, making it an alternative for those audiences.

DocuSeal is worth comparing if API access and a free plan with 10 request emails per month are the key requirements. Secured Signing is another option to assess when its broad platform support or free allowance of three documents per month fits better. OpenSign offers a free plan with unlimited digital signatures and templates, which may suit buyers prioritizing those allowances.

Sertifi by Flywire is an alternative to consider. For broader category comparisons, browse Electronic Signature Software, Digital Signature API Software or E-Signature Software.

Verdict

Choose BoldSign if you need reusable signing workflows, mobile access or embedded API signing, and can match your usage to its envelope and seat allowances. Its free single-user plan and API sandbox lower the barrier to starting, while team controls extend to higher tiers. Look elsewhere if your team needs predictable seat costs without per-user charges, or if Premium's 250-envelope monthly capacity is too restrictive.

	BoldSign	Nota Sign
Free plan	Yes	No
Free trial	No	Yes
Paid from	$5/mo	$23.33/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Android, api, extension, iOS	api
Free plan	Yes	No
Paid from	5 /user/mo	—
Audit trail	Yes	Yes
Document templates	Yes	Yes
Bulk sending	Yes	Yes
API access	Yes	Yes
SMS authentication	Yes	Yes
Signature order	both	—

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