Templates
Reusable templates with role-based fields that reduce repetitive setup for standard consent and procurement documents.
Life sciences teams often seek alternatives because they require stricter compliance controls, deeper automation, and clearer pricing than some signing tools provide.
signNow targets teams that need enterprise-grade security, broad integrations, and automation while keeping per-user costs predictable.
A small clinical research team benefits from a compact signing tool with simple templates, mobile signing, and low per-user costs so study coordinators can collect consent forms and log signatures efficiently without heavy IT support.
Large life-science enterprises need robust APIs, SSO, audit trails, and bulk-send capabilities so legal and procurement groups can automate contract generation, obtain signatures at scale, and meet regulatory evidence requirements.
Electronic signatures must produce an audit trail and clear signer intent to be enforceable under ESIGN and UETA in the United States.
No-account signing and clear field prompts reduce abandonment and speed signature completion for patients and external partners.
APIs and embedded signing let developers place secure signing sessions inside portals to preserve branding and minimize navigation away from clinical applications.
Native iOS and Android apps or responsive links let field staff and investigators sign quickly from phones and tablets.
Well-documented REST APIs and SDKs enable automated document generation, status polling, and webhook-driven automation across research systems.
Reusable templates with role-based fields that reduce repetitive setup for standard consent and procurement documents.
Conditional and calculated fields automate form behavior, preventing invalid submissions and ensuring consistent data capture.
Bulk send and mass signature capabilities enable batch distribution of the same agreement to many recipients.
Automatic exports to cloud storage and searchable libraries simplify archival and retrieval of executed documents.
User and role management with shared folders protect sensitive documents and enforce least privilege.
Automated reminders and internal alerts reduce turnaround time for multi-party workflows.
| signNow | Sign on the go | Adobe Sign | HelloSign | GetAccept | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business plan | $15 | $40 | $15 | $25 | $39.99 |
| Basic plan | Available | $12 | $15 | $15 | $25 |
| Free trial or trial sends | Unlimited trial sends | Trial availability | Trial options | Trial available | 5 free sends trial |
| Payment collection support | Payments on Enterprise ($30) | No payment receiving | No built-in forms payments | No | Yes |
| Criteria | signNow | Sign on the go | Adobe Sign | HelloSign | GetAccept | RightSignature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSign support | ||||||
| Bulk send | ||||||
| Mobile apps | ||||||
| API integration |
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signature Order | Sequential |
| Audit Log Retention | 7 years |
| Authentication Level | 2FA SMS |
| Document Expiration | 30 days |
Small study sites need rapid patient consent collection
Resulting in faster enrollment and defensible records
Central procurement requires scalable batch signing
Leading to faster supplier onboarding and fewer errors