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Yousign alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Yousign: free plan allows only a couple of requests a month, and qualified signatures cost extra per signature. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Yousign, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Docusign currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Documenso logoDocumensoOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
  1. Documenso logo

    1. DocumensoTop pick

    Best for: Teams who want open-source signing they can audit, host themselves or embed

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Yousign

    Open-source signing you can host inside the EU yourself.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Free hosted plan for occasional signers
    • API, webhooks and embedding for developers

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced workflow features than mature rivals
    • Free hosted plan is limited to a few documents a month
    • Some enterprise features need a paid licence
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Documenso a good Yousign alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 documents per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026documenso.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual plan
    $25/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026documenso.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $40/month, 5 users included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026documenso.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026documenso.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Yousign alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Docusign logo

Best Yousign alternative for most people

Docusign

Global coverage and enterprise integrations, also with eIDAS options.

Documenso logo

Best Yousign alternative for a free option

Documenso

Open-source signing you can host inside the EU yourself.

Zoho Sign logo

Best Yousign alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Sign

Lower-cost signing with EU data centre options and Zoho integration.

Documenso logo

Best Yousign alternative for open source

Documenso

Open-source signing you can host inside the EU yourself.

Documenso logo

Best Yousign alternative for self-hosting

Documenso

Open-source signing you can host inside the EU yourself.

Zoho Sign logo

Best Yousign alternative for Mac

Zoho Sign

Lower-cost signing with EU data centre options and Zoho integration.

Zoho Sign logo

Best Yousign alternative for Windows

Zoho Sign

Lower-cost signing with EU data centre options and Zoho integration.

BoldSign logo

Best Yousign alternative for iPhone and Android

BoldSign

Cheap per-user plans and a free tier with more monthly envelopes.

Dropbox Sign logo

Best Yousign alternative for working in the browser

Dropbox Sign

A simple hosted service with a well-liked API.

Yousign alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Yousign?

Docusign ranks first right now. Global coverage and enterprise integrations, also with eIDAS options. Zoho Sign and BoldSign follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Yousign?

Yes. Zoho Sign (free plan + paid), BoldSign (free plan + paid) and Documenso (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Yousign?

Yes: Documenso. Documenso can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Yousign?

The complaints we hear most: free plan allows only a couple of requests a month; qualified signatures cost extra per signature; fewer integrations outside Europe.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Yousign, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.