Scrive vs Adobe Acrobat Sign
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Adobe Acrobat Sign? Here's how Scrive compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Scrive. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Swedish eIDAS-compliant e-signatures with EU-only hosting and national eID support
Electronic signature and digital document workflow solution.
Headquarters
🇸🇪 SE
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Acrobat Sign.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€21/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Google Docs), Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive +32
Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Workday, Dropbox, Google Drive +1
Where each one wins
Scrive
Strengths
- +Intuitive and straightforward interface enabling quick document setup and signing without technical hurdles
- +Responsive and professional customer support with fast issue resolution and onboarding assistance
- +Reliable performance with secure, tamper-proof document handling and smooth integration capabilities
- +Strong compliance with EU regulations, including detailed audit logs and eID authentication
- +Multilingual support and customizable templates for diverse use cases
- +Fast onboarding process allowing immediate adoption, particularly valued in HR and contract management
- +Efficient document status tracking and workflow monitoring
Limitations
- −Document management can be cumbersome, particularly when integrating with existing HR or other systems
- −Tracking capabilities could be enhanced for deeper workflow insights
- −Pricing transparency is limited, with potential cost concerns as usage scales
Adobe Acrobat Sign
Strengths
- +Seamless integration with Adobe ecosystem
- +Reliable audit trails for compliance
- +User-friendly mobile app
Limitations
- −High cost for enterprise plans
- −Complex setup for advanced workflows
- −Limited customization in lower tiers
Data residency & compliance
Scrive
Adobe Acrobat Sign
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Acrobat Sign.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Scrive
- eSign Online Essential €21 per user / month, billed annuallyUnlimited documents · E-archive and evidence package · Document forwarding
- eSign Online Business €49 per user / month, billed annuallyAll Essential features · eID/BankID and SMS authentication (add-ons) · Scrive plugins and integrations
- eSign Online Enterprise On request Extended SLA · Bulk send and SSO · Configurable account structure
- eSign GO Team €495 per month, 5 locationsLocal date format support · Evidence package and optional SLA · iOS & Android apps
- eSign GO Company €1650 per month, 20 locationsAll Team features · Extended SLA and external archiving · Customer success package
- eSign GO Enterprise On request Volume pricing · Custom configurations
- eSign API On request Local date format and language support · In-person signing and workflows · Optional and extended SLA
- ID Check Essential €75* per month, 5 usersBasic identity verification · Email, link, and SMS invitations
- ID Check Business €250* per month, 20 usersAll Essential features · Advanced verification options
- ID Check Enterprise On request* Unlimited users · Custom configurations
*ID Check transaction fees and eID variable costs not included. Pricing for eID Hub and Web Forms available on request.
Adobe Acrobat Sign
- Acrobat Sign Standard On request Monthly or annualBasic e-signature features · Limited integrations · Mobile app access
- Acrobat Sign Pro On request Monthly or annualAdvanced workflows · Full API access · Bulk send capabilities
Pricing is not publicly listed; contact Adobe for a quote.
Features
Scrive
- E-Signing Core
- Online signature portal and API for sending, signing, and managing agreements on any device, Templates and workflow automation for agreements, Authentication via multiple eID options (Swedish/Norwegian BankID, MitID, Finnish BankID, iDIN, Verimi, Onfido, Scrive QES), Omnichannel support (web, mobile, point of sale)
- Advanced E-Signing
- Advanced workflows, bundled document sending/signing, configurable signing groups (API and Enterprise plans), SMS authentication and invitations (add-ons), In-person signing and local date format support, Live dashboards, IP restriction, external archiving (eSign GO)
- Digital Identity Verification
- Single API for multiple eIDs and identity verification services (195+ countries), Secure logins, KYC checks, onboarding, and transaction approvals, Streamlined verification via email, link, and SMS invitations, Compliance with regulatory standards, data protection, and encryption
- Web Forms & Data Collection
- Fill-and-sign web forms for data and signature collection in one digital flow, Drag-and-drop form builder (Forms Builder), Multi-party signing, flexible eID signing, conditional logic, field validation, Advanced branding, business logic, custom validation, dynamic content
- Contract Management
- Integrated agreement management (Contractbook by Scrive), Offboarding solutions, Centralized contract storage and workflow automation
Adobe Acrobat Sign
- Signing & Workflows
- Send documents for e-signature, Track signature status in real time, Set signing order and reminders, Bulk send for multiple recipients
- Security & Compliance
- GDPR-compliant data handling, Audit trails for all actions, Multi-factor authentication, Encrypted document storage
- Integration & Automation
- API access for custom workflows, Pre-built integrations with CRM/ERP, Automated reminders and notifications, Template-based document creation