Skribble in comparison
Are you looking for e-signature software that fits your company? Then a detailed comparison is worthwhile, as each provider has different focal points. This article highlights the differences between various e-signature providers.

E-signatures from Skribble at a glance

Get started easily
Ready to use immediately, no installations required. For even more efficiency, integrate Skribble via plug-in or the latest API.

Maximum data protection
Your data is protected in accordance with the DSG and GDPR. Hosting at bank-level in Switzerland. Certified according to ISO 9001 and 27001.

Legally binding in any case
Sign every document worldwide legally and securely according to Swiss and EU law. All e-signature standards are integrated.
Important decision criteria
| Application area and integrations | Skribble | Swisscom Sign | DocuSign | DeepSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QES | from the pricing plan "Advanced Subscriptions" | |||
AES | — | from the pricing plan "Advanced Subscriptions" | ||
SES | — | |||
Electronic seal | — | |||
Suitable for archiving signed documents | via integration partner | — | I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that. | |
External users can sign without an account. | — | Only with SES | ||
Integration into existing systems | — | |||
Integrable via API | — |
Good to know: The abbreviations SES, AES, and QES stand for the three e-signature standards: Simple electronic signature, Advanced electronic signature, and Qualified electronic signature.
| Compliance & Legal validity | Skribble | Swisscom Sign | DocuSign | DeepSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sign securely according to eIDAS and ZertES | with additional contract | |||
PAdES compliant PAdES-LT is an advanced level of electronic signature that provides additional security and validation for signed PDF documents. It is designed to ensure that signed documents remain verifiable and legally valid even years after the original signing. | — | |||
Long-term validation (LTV) | — | |||
Server hosting | Switzerland, Germany | Switzerland | USA, Canada, Australia, EU | Switzerland |
Headquarters | Switzerland | Switzerland | USA (US Cloud Act) | Switzerland |
Audit rights |
| Usage & Service | Skribble | Swisscom Sign | DocuSign | DeepSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sign instantly with all 3 e-signature standards | — | — | ||
Try for free | — | only with SES | — | |
Sign without having to enter into contracts with third parties | — | |||
The identification process is integrated. | — | |||
Contact support | by email, phone | by phone | by form, chat, phone | by form |
Insert image of handwritten signature (also: visual signature) | — | |||
SSO (Single Sign-on) | from price plan "Pro" | from the pricing plan "Advanced Subscriptions" | from the pricing plan "Standard" | |
Signing is possible on desktop, mobile, or tablet. |
*Status of the information: October 2024
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Skribble excels particularly in the following aspects:
Skribble is intuitive and easy to use – even for technically inexperienced users. This ensures a smooth contract signing process for business partners, customers, and employees. Try our offer for free and see for yourself: you can sign immediately in all three signature standards.
"The implementation of Skribble took less than a month. Since no additional software was required and the usage is designed to be intuitive, UMB employees were able to get started immediately."

Why did our customers choose Skribble?
We asked 120 decision-makers in our customers' companies. The five most frequently mentioned selection criteria were: usability (68%), hosting in Switzerland (58%), integration of all three e-signature standards (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 DocuSign.
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