ValidSign vs Adobe Acrobat Sign

ValidSign

Strengths

• +Highly user-friendly interface for both senders and signatories, enabling quick and straightforward digital signing
• +Significant time savings by reducing paperwork and manual document handling
• +Enterprise-ready platform supporting multiple signatories, departments, and document types
• +Strong security and compliance with two-factor authentication and secure hosting for legally valid signatures
• +Convenient cloud-based access allowing signing anytime, anywhere, and on any device
• +Broad document format support and integration with CRM and document management systems
• +Efficient bulk signing and contract creation for managing multiple documents

Limitations

• −Inconvenient document viewing: attachments must be opened on a separate page instead of alongside the signing document
• −Limited license management: business licenses and ongoing transactions lack clear overview and easy management
• −Feature discoverability: additional features require effort to explore, indicating room for UI improvements

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

ValidSign

• Free €0 per user / year15 free transactions · 1 user · Smartphone app and single dashboard
• Pro From €28 per user / month (annual billing)Minimum 3 users · Unlimited transactions · Professional, advanced, and qualified signatures
• Enterprise On request Unlimited users · Volume signing and multi-entity support · Dedicated account manager

Pricing is exclusive of VAT. Annual billing in advance for all plans.

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.

ValidSign

Digital Signatures

Create, send, and sign documents with eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures, Three signature levels: Standard (SES), Advanced (AES), and Qualified (QES), Audit trails recording who signed, when, and where, Tamper-proof documentation with automatic archiving

Identity Verification & Authentication

Multiple verification methods: SMS/email OTP, iDIN, DigiD, eHerkenning, BankID, eIDAS Qualified, biometric (facial/fingerprint), Q&A, Identity verification before signing, Authentication at the moment of signing, NEN 7510 compliance for the healthcare sector

Workflow & Document Management

Flexible signing flows: with or without signing order, or hybrid, Bulk sending capability, Document templates and personalization, Smartphone app for signing on the go

Compliance & Security

eIDAS-compliant (EU Regulation 910/2014), ISO 27001, ISO 9001, NEN 7510, GDPR, FDA certified, End-to-end encryption in transit and at rest, EU data residency with GDPR-compliant data centers

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