Comparison: When is Skribble suitable as a Dropbox Sign alternative?

Are you looking to sign electronically and searching for an offer that fits your needs? Then a detailed comparison is advisable, as each e-signature provider places a slightly different emphasis. This article highlights the differences between the alternatives Dropbox Sign and Skribble.

The e-signatures of Skribble at a glance

Legally binding in every case

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

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

Skribble is ready to use immediately and intuitive to apply – ensuring a smooth implementation and usage.

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Important decision criteria

Both Skribble and Dropbox Sign offer e-signatures. Below are some key distinguishing features.

(Status of the information: August 2024)

Good to know: The acronyms SES, AES, and QES stand for the three e-signature standards: Simple Electronic Signature (SES), Advanced Electronic Signature (AES), and Qualified Electronic Signature (QES).

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Application area & integration	Skribble	Dropbox Sign
Qualified electronic signature QES	integrated	from the pricing plan "Premium"
Advanced electronic signature
E-signature standard SES
Suitable for archiving signed documents	—	from the "Premium" pricing plan
External parties can sign without an account.
Integration into existing systems	Number of integration partners: moderate	Number of integration partners: moderate, starting from the "Standard" pricing plan with a paid add-on
Integrable via API		for an additional fee

Compliance & legal validity	Skribble	Dropbox Sign
Sign securely according to eIDAS and ZertES		from the price plan "Premium"
Server hosting	Switzerland and Germany	USA, Australia, EU, Japan, United Kingdom
Headquarters	Switzerland	Ireland
Audit rights

Usage & Service	Skribble	Dropbox Sign
Sign instantly with all 3 e-signature standards		—
Sign without having to enter into contracts with third parties		—
The identification process is integrated.
Contact support	by email, phone	by email, chat
Insert image of handwritten (also: visual) signature
SSO (Single Sign-on)	from the pricing plan "Pro"	from the "Premium" pricing plan
Mobile app	—

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

Introducing: Skribble as an alternative to Dropbox Sign

We believe that every company has its rightful place in the market. Dropbox Sign, for example, offers a practical solution for simple e-signatures that can be integrated into numerous cloud applications, including Dropbox, as well as Salesforce and Slack.

For this reason, Dropbox Sign is a good choice for many companies, depending on their needs. Our customers have chosen Skribble as an alternative to Dropbox Sign because we focus on different aspects. We would like to highlight this here:

Skribble stands out particularly in the following aspects:

At Skribble, you can use all three e-signature standards according to eIDAS and ZertES: the simple (SES), advanced (AES), and qualified electronic signature (QES) – at no additional cost and included in all pricing plans.

Decide individually which e-signature is best suited for each situation, and sign legally in all use cases. Even the signature with QES can be completed in no time: both identification and certification can be conveniently handled through our platform.

Our focus is on the European market, and we therefore align ourselves with the legal requirements there. Our e-signatures comply with the regulations of eIDAS (EU) and ZertES (Switzerland) and, of course, adhere to the data protection regulations according to GDPR (EU) and DSG (Switzerland).

And: We host your data on high-security servers in Germany (Tier IV, bank level).

The service from Skribble includes not only e-signatures but also comprehensive support via email or phone. Our e-signing experts are happy to assist you with any technical, legal, or organizational questions and are your competent contacts for any issues.

"Skribble offers the qualified electronic signature (QES), which is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature – this has alleviated our concerns regarding legal certainty."
Sven Siegin, Head of Risk Management and Compliance at Korean Re Switzerland

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Are you still unsure and need more information? No problem: Our e-signing experts are happy to advise you on your individual use case.

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Skribble as an alternative to Dropbox Sign: Frequently Asked Questions

Dropbox Sign is hosted on servers in the USA, Australia, the EU, Japan, and the UK.

Skribble is hosted on servers in Germany – and complies with banking standards.

You need a qualified electronic signature (QES) when the document you want to sign is legally required to be in "written form." An example is the temporary employment contract (Switzerland) or the employee leasing contract (Germany). Additionally, it can often be advisable to use the QES even when it is not legally required, to enhance the evidential value of the signature.

The API of Skribble is already included in the Pro and Scale pricing plans – you do not need to pay extra for it.

Note: HelloSign was renamed to Dropbox Sign in October 2022.