Skribble vs DocuSign
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to DocuSign? 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.
What it is
Swiss e-signature platform with QES, EU-hosted and ISO 27001-certified for banks and public authorities.
Electronic signature and contract automation platform for businesses.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US · 2003
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001
ISO 27001
Price from
€23.00/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel +33
Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft 365 +2
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
DocuSign
Strengths
- +Highly reliable for legally binding signatures
- +Strong compliance and security standards
- +Seamless integration with major business tools
- +User-friendly interface for signers
Limitations
- −Pricing can be high for small businesses
- −Limited customization in lower-tier plans
- −Occasional delays in customer support
- −Learning curve for advanced features
Data residency & compliance
Skribble
DocuSign
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001
ISO 27001
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).
DocuSign
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is tiered and customizable; exact figures require a quote from DocuSign.
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
DocuSign
- Signature Workflows
- Multi-party signing, Sequential or parallel routing, Bulk send for high-volume signing, Authentication via SMS, email, or ID
- Document Management
- Template creation and reuse, Document editing and annotations, Audit trails for compliance, Cloud storage integration
- Security & Compliance
- ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II compliant, Encryption in transit and at rest, Role-based access control
- Integrations
- CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot), Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox), Productivity tools (Microsoft 365, Slack), API access for custom workflows
- Contract Automation
- Automated reminders and notifications, Conditional logic for dynamic fields, Payment collection via integrations, Custom branding for documents