DocuSign alternative
A free DocuSign alternative for the agreements a small business actually sends.
DocuSign is the standard for enterprise signing. For a service contract, an NDA, a scope, or a quote that needs a client's approval, its envelope caps, per-user pricing and annual commitment are more than the job needs. StitchInvoice signs those free and unlimited, and the signed terms carry into the invoice.
Credit where it is due
What DocuSign is genuinely for.
DocuSign is an enterprise-grade signing platform: advanced identity verification, notarization, bulk send to hundreds of recipients, a deep integration catalog, and a legal standing recognized everywhere. If you run high-volume or regulated signing, that is the product to use, and none of this page argues otherwise.
The math for a small business
Where the cost adds up.
Envelopes are metered, and overages are steep
The Personal plan covers 5 envelopes a month. Standard and Business Pro cover about 100 per user per year — roughly eight a month — and each one beyond that is billed at $3 to $8. A busy month of contracts and quotes can quietly cost more than the subscription.
Per user, and annual to get the rate
The good price is an annual commitment, and every person who needs to send an agreement is another paid seat. For a small team where only a few send the odd contract, that is a lot of fixed cost for occasional use.
The signed PDF is the end of the line
DocuSign returns a signed document. It does not turn an approved quote into an invoice, carry the agreed fee across, or follow up on payment. Those steps live in another tool, and the two do not share a client record.
Side by side
What each one actually covers.
| Capability | DocuSign | StitchInvoice |
|---|---|---|
| Typed / drawn e-signature with a signed-record certificate | ||
| Documents you can send for signature per month | ~8 per user (Standard) | Unlimited |
| Per-user pricing | Yes | No |
| Annual commitment for the good rate | Yes | No — flat monthly, free plan |
| Overage fee when you exceed the envelope allowance | $3–$8 per document | None |
| The signed agreement flows into an invoice | ||
| Contract, NDA, scope and proposal templates built in | Partial | |
| Enterprise features: bulk send, advanced ID checks, deep integrations |
Which one fits
A decision, not a pitch.
DocuSign still fits if you
- Sign at volume, or in a regulated / high-stakes context
- Need advanced ID verification, notarization, or bulk send
- Rely on its integration catalog and enterprise controls
StitchInvoice fits if you
- Send everyday client agreements and want it free and unlimited
- Are tired of per-user seats and per-envelope overage fees
- Want the signed agreement to become the invoice
Questions
Common questions.
Is StitchInvoice a real DocuSign replacement?
For everyday small-business agreements — a service contract, an NDA, a scope, a quote a client needs to approve — yes. It captures a typed or drawn signature with a timestamp, the signer's network address, and a signature certificate. For regulated, high-stakes, or enterprise signing with advanced identity verification, notarization, or bulk send, DocuSign is the built-for-that tool and this is not trying to replace it there.
What does "unlimited" actually mean here?
There is no envelope allowance and no per-document overage. DocuSign Standard and Business Pro include roughly 100 documents per user per year — about eight a month — then charge $3 to $8 for each one over. StitchInvoice does not meter how many you send.
Do I need an account to try it?
No. The contract, NDA, scope and proposal generators run in your browser with nothing stored. Send-for-signature needs an email address so the other party gets the link, but no account on either side.
How is this cheaper than DocuSign?
DocuSign Personal is $11/month for 5 envelopes; Standard is about $30 per user per month on an annual plan. StitchInvoice has a $0 plan and a flat $19/month Professional with no per-user charge and no envelope cap. If a small team each needs to send the odd agreement, the per-user math is the difference.
Is a typed signature legally binding?
For most everyday business contracts, a typed or drawn signature made with clear intent to be bound is enough, and what matters is a record of who signed and when. StitchInvoice keeps that record and adds it to the PDF. It is a starting position, not legal advice — for anything high value, have a lawyer confirm the signing method is right for your situation.
What does StitchInvoice add that a pure e-sign tool does not?
The signed document is not the end of the job — the payment is. A signed quote converts straight into an invoice with the same client and line items, the agreed fee and terms carry across, and follow-up on that invoice is automatic. DocuSign hands you a signed PDF and stops there.
Also comparing
Sign the agreement. Then get paid for it.
Free, unlimited, no per-user seats — for contracts, NDAs, scopes and quotes. And the signed terms carry straight into the invoice.