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Skribble vs Adobe Acrobat Sign

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Adobe Acrobat Sign? Here's how Skribble compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Skribble. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Skribble
Adobe Acrobat Sign
What it is
Swiss e-signature platform with QES, EU-hosted and ISO 27001-certified for banks and public authorities.
Electronic signature and digital document workflow solution.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 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, ISO 9001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€23.00/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
OMR 4.48/5 (244)
No
Integrations
Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel +33
Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Workday, Dropbox, Google Drive +1

Where each one wins

Skribble

Strengths

  • +Intuitive interface and guided onboarding enable quick implementation within minutes
  • +Legally compliant with Swiss and EU standards (eIDAS, ZertES), eliminating printing and scanning needs
  • +Highly effective for e-signing employment contracts, sales contracts, and annual financial statements
  • +Customer-friendly platform with responsive support and quick access to tutorials
  • +Transparent, pay-per-use pricing model with cost savings compared to alternatives like DocuSign
  • +Strong API and integration capabilities for workflow automation
  • +Swiss/EU-based data processing ensures high trust and compliance for European users
  • +Streamlined contracting processes with measurable efficiency gains

Limitations

  • −Limited customization options and proprietary platform structure restrict flexibility
  • −QES (qualified electronic signature) onboarding and verification process requires improvement
  • −No on-glass signing functionality available

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

Skribble
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
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Skribble

  • Individual €9.00 per user / monthUnlimited simple electronic signatures (SES) · External signers without Skribble account · Custom visual signature
  • Team €23.00 per user / month (€276 billed annually)72 AES/QES signatures per year included · Centralized member administration · Automated email reminders for pending signatures
  • Pro €36.00 per user / month120 AES/QES signatures per year included · Document deletion policies · Company branding (custom logo)
  • Scale On request Custom pricing for high-volume needs (from 5,000 signatures) · Automatic employee onboarding (Managed Domains) · Extended API and integration options

Additional QES identifications cost from €10.78 per identification (valid for at least two years). Extra AES/QES signatures beyond included amounts are charged per signature (e.g., €2.50 for AES, €4.50 for QES in the Team plan).

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

Skribble

Signature Standards & Legal Compliance
Supports Simple (SES), Advanced (AES), and Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), Legally binding under EU eIDAS and Swiss ZertES regulations, External signers can sign without a Skribble account, QES identification via mobile ID or OTP
Document & Signature Management
Upload and sign multiple documents simultaneously, Define signing sequences for multiple signers, Customizable visual signatures (single or multiple per user), Decline or withdraw signature invitations
User & Team Administration
Centralized member management (Team plan and above), Assign administrator rights, Automatic employee onboarding (Scale plan), Role- and group-based access permissions
Integrations & Automation
API access with demo account and API keys (Pro and Scale plans), Plug-ins for Salesforce, Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, HubSpot, Single sign-on (OpenID Connect, AD, LDAP, OAuth 2.0), Integration into existing workflows via Microsoft Power Automate and Zapier
Security & Hosting
AES-256 encryption with individual keys, Key management system for cryptographic keys, ISO 27001-certified hosting in Switzerland (Tier IV data center), GDPR and Swiss FADP compliant

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
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