DocuSign is great for larger organizations but might be overkill for small businesses
September 05, 2018

DocuSign is great for larger organizations but might be overkill for small businesses

Matthew Lundh | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

DocuSign Professional

Overall Satisfaction with DocuSign

Our company used DocuSign for document review and signing. We used it across the whole organization to keep contracts and agreements all in one place. It also helped improve the speed of getting documents executed and made it easier for customers to complete the on boarding process. It was such a hassle to ask people to sign, scan and email or physically mail documents back.
  • Makes document review and signing a breeze.
  • Easy to use UI - especially for end users.
  • Their mobile app is really easy to use.
  • The setup process on the sender's end is a bit complicated.
  • The cost for users who just use the basic features is prohibitive.
  • Dramatically decreased client on boarding time.
  • Cost benefits vs. functionality used decreased over time
We ended up switching to HelloSign after realizing that our usage frequently didn't exceed what HelloSign offered on their free plan. Plus, the interface was much easier to use for our simple use case. There is some gravitas associated with DocuSign that we sometimes miss but most customers don't have an issue with using a lesser known solution.
DocuSign is great for larger organizations who need the complexity of the platform: multiple users, complex logic, templates, etc. For the smaller organization who just needs simple document signing, the platform might feel really overkill and the cost for a subscription might not make sense compared to some other platforms.