OpenProposal
vs
DocuSign

The DocuSign alternative built for small teams

Get proposals, e-signatures, and payment collection in one tool - without enterprise pricing or per-envelope fees.

Why businesses switch from DocuSign

Save 85%+ with flat-rate pricing

DocuSign charges $45-65 per user monthly. OpenProposal is just $29-99/mo flat for your entire team. A 5-person team saves $2,000+ per year.

Proposals + Signatures + Payments

DocuSign is signatures-only. You'll need separate tools for proposals and payments. OpenProposal does it all.

Built for small teams

DocuSign was built for enterprises. OpenProposal focuses on what freelancers and small businesses actually need.

No learning curve

Get started in minutes, not hours. Our drag-and-drop builder is intuitive from day one.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Pricing

FeatureOpenProposalDocuSign
Free plan available
Starter plan$0/moN/A
Team plan$29/mo flat$45/mo per user
Business plan$99/mo flat$65/mo per user
Per-user pricing
No per-envelope fees
Unlimited templates5 on basic

Core Features

FeatureOpenProposalDocuSign
E-signatures
Drag-and-drop document builder
Built-in payment collection
Proposal templatesLimited
Variables/merge fields
Document reminders
Blockchain verification

Collaboration

FeatureOpenProposalDocuSign
Team workspaces
Shared templates
Activity tracking
Role-based permissions

Ease of Use

FeatureOpenProposalDocuSign
Setup time5 min30+ min
Learning curveMinimalSteep
Mobile-friendly signing
No software install needed
The Bottom Line

DocuSign is an excellent choice for large enterprises that need complex workflows, advanced compliance features, and have the budget for per-envelope pricing. It's the industry standard for a reason.

OpenProposal is built for freelancers, agencies, and small businesses who need a simpler, more affordable solution. If you want to create proposals, collect signatures, AND get paid - all in one place - OpenProposal delivers at a fraction of the cost.

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