Comparison: When is Skribble suitable as a DeepSign alternative?

Are you looking for e-signature software that fits your company? Skribble impresses with flexibility, ease of use, and comprehensive legal compliance. This article highlights the differences between the alternatives DeepSign and Skribble.

Skribble and DeepSign comparison

E-Signature from Skribble at a glance

Legally valid in any case

Skribble is also legally valid for contracts where the law requires written form – in Switzerland and the EU.
Maximum data protection

At Skribble, your data is secure, thanks to DSG and GDPR compliance and bank-level hosting in Switzerland and Germany (ISO 9001 and 27001).
Get started easily

Skribble is ready to use immediately and intuitive to operate – for a smooth implementation and usage.

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Important decision criteria

Both Skribble and DeepSign offer e-signatures. Below are some key distinguishing features. (Data as of: November 2024)

Scope and Integrations	Skribble	DeepSign
E-signature standard QES
E-signature standard FES
E-Signature Standard EES
FES for Business		—
Electronic Seal
Suitable for archiving signed documents	via integration partner	via DeepBox
External users can sign without an account.		Only with EES
Integration into existing systems
Integrable via API

Good to know: The abbreviations EES, FES, and QES stand for the three e-signature standards: simple (EES), advanced (FES), and qualified electronic signature (QES).

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Get started with Skribble	Skribble	DeepSign
Create account	Quick and easy – only an email required, no credit card needed	Complex – Credit card and entry in the Swiss Commercial Register required
Try for free		—

Compliance & Legal Validity	Skribble	DeepSign
Signing according to eIDAS and ZertEs
Server Hosting	Germany or Switzerland	Switzerland
Headquarters	Switzerland	Switzerland
Audit rights

Usage & Service	Skribble	DeepSign
Sign immediately with all 3 e-signature standards
Sign without having to enter into contracts with third parties
Identification process is integrated
Contact support	by email, phone	per form
Insert image of handwritten signature (also: visual signature)
SSO (Single Sign-on)	from the price plan "Pro"	from the price plan "Standard"
Signing possible on desktop, mobile, or tablet

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E-Signature in Switzerland: Skribble as an alternative to DeepSign

We are convinced that every company has its right to exist. Therefore, we would like to emphasize: DeepSign is part of a comprehensive digital ecosystem and offers a solid solution for e-signatures. Our customers have chosen Skribble as an alternative to DeepSign because we set different priorities. We would like to highlight these differences here.

1. Skribble advantage: Flexibility

DeepSign, as part of a larger digital ecosystem, can be beneficial for companies already operating in this environment. However, for companies with diverse software solutions, this close integration can present challenges.

Skribble, on the other hand, offers maximum flexibility. It can be effortlessly integrated into various systems and tools. This flexibility makes Skribble a seamless companion in existing workflows and a reliable partner for a wide range of industries and operational environments.

2. Skribble advantage: Scalability

The scalable architecture of Skribble allows for the seamless expansion of e-signature usage across multiple departments or regions. This way, Skribble grows with your company – without compromising on performance or security.

Furthermore, our service adapts to your hosting requirements: you can choose between server locations in Switzerland and Germany. This ensures that your data always complies with the relevant data protection regulations.

"Skribble simply had the most suitable offer for our needs – both in terms of price and technology."
Marco Kissling, Head of Business & Digital Excellence, Wincasa

Companies with the highest demands for data protection and security choose Skribble

Why did our customers choose Skribble?

We asked 120 decision-makers in the companies of our clients. The 5 most frequently mentioned selection criteria were: User-friendliness (68%), hosting in Switzerland (58%), all 3 e-signature standards integrated (51%), no contracts with third parties required (39%), and compliance with EU security standards (36%). Is this important to you as well? Then Skribble could be a suitable alternative to DeepSign for you.