DocuSign
4.75The most widely accepted e-signature tool, with a dedicated real estate plan. Envelope caps are the main limitation.
Dropbox Sign
3.85Clean, simple e-signature with unlimited requests on Essentials. No real estate forms library.
Verdict by persona
Real estate plans and integrations with brokerage tools.
Essentials is $15/mo billed annually.
NAR members get a discount.
Side by side
| DocuSign | Dropbox Sign | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 4.75 / 5 | 3.85 / 5 |
| Rank | #1 in E-Signature | #4 in E-Signature |
| Pricing | Real Estate Starter $10/user/mo annual; Real Estate $25/user/mo annual (100 envelopes/user/yr). | Essentials $15/mo annual (1 sender); Standard $25/user/mo annual, 2-user minimum. |
| Best for | Agents wanting broad acceptance | Simple signing needs |
| Skip it if | Your transaction platform (dotloop, SkySlope, etc.) already includes unlimited e-signatures, or you send far more than 100 envelopes a year and don't qualify for the REALTORS® plan. | You need association forms. |
| Features | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Value | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Ease of use | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Reputation | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Pros | Universally recognized by clients and lenders · Dedicated real estate plans | Unlimited signature requests on Essentials · Very easy to use |
| Cons | Envelope limits · Advanced features need higher tiers | Template limit on Essentials · No real estate forms |
| Integrations | DocuSign integrates with real estate CRMs and platforms (for example MoxiWorks and Inside Real Estate), zipForm Plus, cloud storage, and its App Center of partner apps and APIs. | Integrates with Dropbox, Google Workspace and more. |
| Pricing notes | Annual plans bought on docusign.com can be refunded within 30 days of purchase. Envelopes count once sent, whether or not they're signed. | Prices from Dropbox Sign's pricing page. |
Pricing
DocuSign
- Real Estate Starter: $10/mo billed annually ($120/yr) · 5 envelopes/month, association forms, mobile app.
- Real Estate: $25/mo billed annually ($300/yr) · 100 envelopes/user/year, strikethrough, Workspaces, commenting, signer attachments, branding.
- REALTORS®: Member plan · For NAR members. Unlimited envelopes subject to reasonable use, plus NAR branding.
- Enhanced Real Estate: Contact sales · Custom plans for brokerages.
Dropbox Sign
- Essentials: $15/mo billed annually · 1 sender.
- Standard: $25/user/mo billed annually · 2-user minimum.
FAQ
Which is cheaper?
DocuSign Real Estate Starter is $10/user/mo billed annually; Dropbox Sign Essentials is $15/mo billed annually.
Real estate forms?
DocuSign integrates with real estate platforms; Dropbox Sign has no real estate forms library.
Unlimited signatures?
Dropbox Sign Essentials includes unlimited requests for one sender. DocuSign's Real Estate plan includes 100 envelopes per user per year.
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