Skribble vs. DocuSign: the big comparison

Are you looking for e-signature software that fits your company? Then a closer comparison is worthwhile, because each provider focuses on different priorities. This article highlights the differences between DocuSign and Skribble.

Skribble vs. DocuSign

Skribble's e-signatures at a glance

  • Skribble is legally valid

    Legally valid in every case

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

  • Skribble offers maximum data protection

    Maximum data protection

    With Skribble, your data is safe, thanks to GDPR compliance and bank-level hosting in Switzerland (ISO 27001).

  • Get started easily with Skribble

    Easy to start

    Skribble is ready to use straight away and intuitive to operate – for smooth implementation and usage.

Important decision criteria

Both Skribble and DocuSign offer e-signatures. Below you will find some key distinguishing features.
(As of July 2023)

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).

Scope of application and integrations Skribble DocuSign
E-signature standard QES

integrated

Separate contract with surcharge and minimum quantity

E-signature standard FES
E-signature standard EES
Suitable for archiving signed documents
External parties can sign without an account
Integration into existing systems

Number of integration partners: moderate

Number of integration partners: extensive

Integrable via API
Compliance & legal validity Skribble DocuSign
Signing according to eIDAS and ZertEs
Server hosting

Germany or Switzerland

USA, Canada, Australia, EU

Headquarters

Switzerland

USA (US Cloud Act)

Audit rights
Usage & service Skribble DocuSign
Sign instantly with all 3 e-signature standards
Sign without having to conclude contracts with third parties


required for QES

Identification process is integrated
Contact support

by email, phone

by form, chat, phone

Insert image of handwritten signature (also: visual signature)
SSO (Single Sign-on)

from price plan “Pro”

from price plan Scale (larger companies)

Mobile app

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Companies with the highest data protection and security requirements choose Skribble

EasyJet
Helvetia Versicherung
Harvey Nash

E-signature in Germany: Skribble or DocuSign?

We are convinced that every company has its place in the market. That is why we would also like to emphasise: DocuSign is one of the pioneers in e-signing and has driven digitalisation a great deal. With a whole range of helpful applications, DocuSign supports the entire contract management process.

For this reason, depending on your needs, DocuSign is a good choice for many companies. Our customers have chosen Skribble instead of DocuSign because we focus differently. We would like to show this here.

Skribble scores especially in the following aspects:

At Skribble, we focus entirely on e-signatures: here we offer the full range of features (EES, FES and QES) from a single source and have in-depth expertise. Whether legal or technical questions: Our e-signing experts will competently assist you even with complex situations. 

Conversely, this also means: for companies that do not only wish to digitalise their signature processes but are looking for a complete contract management system, we are not the right partner.

Our focus is especially on the European market and our service is aligned with European legislation: E-signatures with Skribble comply with the data protection laws of the EU (GDPR) and Switzerland (DSG) and meet the requirements according to eIDAS (EU) and ZertES (Switzerland). Our e-signature experts are thoroughly familiar with the European market and provide expert advice in this area. 

Good to know: As a Swiss company, we host our servers at bank level in Switzerland. Our data centre is certified according to ISO 27001.

No matter whether simple, advanced or qualified electronic signature: With Skribble you sign as needed in all three e-signature standards – with no extra charge and without having to conclude contracts with third party providers. 

Also particularly convenient: The identification for QES and FES can be conveniently completed via our platform, as we cooperate with the relevant certification authorities, e.g. Swisscom, A-Trust and GlobalSign.

Skribble is intuitive and easy to use – even for users with little technical experience. This ensures a smooth contract conclusion for business partners, clients and employees. Try our offer for free and see for yourself: you can sign instantly in all three signature standards.

Skribble users start signing in no time (Source: Skribble)

“By introducing Skribble, we were able to digitalise our signature process overnight. Both the introduction and daily use are seamless. Thanks to the high usability, we are all enthusiastic Skribble users.”
Margit Brogl, DATEV eG Central Procurement & Nadine Lisa Meier, DATEV eG Business IT

Advice from e-signing experts

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

Why did our customers choose Skribble?

We asked 120 decision-makers in our client companies. The five most frequently mentioned criteria were: User-friendliness (68%), hosting in Switzerland (58%), all 3 e-signature standards integrated (51%), no contracts with third parties needed (39%) and compliance with EU security standards (36%). Is this important to you too? Then Skribble might be right for you instead of DocuSign.

The 5 best e-signing providers at a glance

  1. Skribble
  2. Adobe Sign
  3. Yousign
  4. Hello Sign
  5. Eversign

Skribble vs. DocuSign: Frequently asked questions

DocuSign is hosted on servers in the USA, the EU, and Canada.

Skribble is hosted on servers in Switzerland.

According to legislation, QES is defined as the highest e-signature standard: This makes it possible to prove the signer's identity beyond doubt. It offers maximum evidentiary value in court and is considered equivalent to a handwritten signature. Contracts that require written form by law can only be validly signed with QES (or by hand).

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