Skribble vs PandaDoc
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to PandaDoc? 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.
Creates, sends, and tracks eSignatures and documents.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US · 2013
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on Enterprise plans only.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€23.00/user/mo
$19/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel +33
Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Slack, Google Drive +5
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
PandaDoc
Strengths
- +Intuitive drag-and-drop editor
- +Strong eSignature compliance
- +Seamless CRM integrations
- +Reliable uptime
Limitations
- −Limited features in Free plan
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −Pricing can be high for small teams
- −No EU data residency on lower tiers
Data residency & compliance
Skribble
PandaDoc
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on Enterprise plans only.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
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).
PandaDoc
- Free Free Forever1 user · Limited document uploads · Basic eSignatures
- Essentials $19 per user/monthUnlimited documents · Templates · eSignatures
- Business $49 per user/monthUnlimited documents · CRM integrations · Advanced analytics
- Enterprise On request CustomCustom pricing · EU data residency · Dedicated support
Pricing varies by plan and features; Enterprise requires custom 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
PandaDoc
- Document Creation
- Drag-and-drop editor, Custom templates, Content library, Real-time collaboration
- eSignatures
- Legally binding signatures, Multi-party signing, Signer authentication, Audit trail
- Document Management
- Version history, Document analytics, Automated reminders, CRM integrations
- Security & Compliance
- GDPR compliance, SOC 2 Type II certified, ISO 27001 certified, Role-based permissions
- Integrations
- Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Slack