Verdict · E-Signature

PandaDoc

The pick when the document matters as much as the signature: proposals, quotes and sales docs.

PandaDoc is built for teams whose signing happens at the end of a sales document. It pairs a drag and drop editor, a content library and CRM integrations with capable electronic signing, so a proposal, quote or contract goes from draft to signed in one place. As a pure signer it is fine; its real value is the document workflow around the signature, which is why it suits sales and client facing teams.

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Reviewed by M. HALLORAN·Updated JUNE 2026·How we vet
In one line
PandaDoc wins when the signature is the last step of a document you needed to build anyway.
What we found

In its favour

+ Strong proposal and document editor with a reusable content library
+ Electronic signing built directly into the document flow
+ Solid CRM integrations for sales teams on the Business plan
+ Document analytics show when a recipient opens and views
+ A free plan covers unlimited electronic signatures on uploaded files

Held against it

CRM integrations and approval workflows need the Business plan
Overkill if you only need a simple standalone signature
The richest automation and API sit in custom Enterprise plans
Per user pricing climbs for larger sales teams
The scorecard

A document platform first, a signer second, and strong at both

PandaDoc scores well on document features and signing depth. It trails the pure signers on value for a basic signature, since its strengths sit in the proposal workflow you pay for on the Business plan.

Scored against the same five weighted criteria we use across electronic signature software. See the rubric →

Ease of use 88
Core signing and features 90
Value for money 84
Integrations and API 88
Compliance and security 85
Buy it if you’re…

a sales or client facing team that builds proposals, quotes or contracts and wants signing built into the document.

Skip it if you’re…

you only need a fast standalone signature and have no use for the document editor or CRM workflow.

What it costs

Per user / month, billed annually

Pricing as of June 2026 · check the vendor for current pricing. Figures are per user per month billed annually; the Essentials and Business plans cost more month to month. The free eSign plan covers unlimited electronic signatures on documents you upload, but the document editor, CRM integrations and approval workflows require a paid plan.

Free eSign
$0
Unlimited signatures on uploaded documents.
+Unlimited electronic signatures
+Upload and send your own files
+Mobile app signing
+Payment collection
Essentials
$19
Document creation for individuals and small teams.
+Drag and drop document editor
+Reusable templates
+Document analytics
+Real time tracking and notifications
★ Our pick
Business
$49
Proposals plus CRM for sales teams.
+Everything in Essentials
+CRM and Zapier integrations
+Content library and approval workflows
+Custom branding
Enterprise
Quote
Advanced automation and controls.
+Everything in Business
+Single sign on
+Advanced API access
+Team performance reporting