Comparison: When is Skribble suitable as a Yousign alternative?

Are you looking to sign electronically and searching for the best offer for your company? Then a detailed comparison is worthwhile, as each e-signature provider emphasizes different aspects. This article highlights the differences between the alternatives Yousign 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 Switzerland (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 Yousign offer e-signatures. Below are some key differentiators. (Data as of July 2022)

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 & integrations	Skribble	Yousign
Qualified electronic signature QES	integrated
Advanced electronic signature		not available with all pricing plans
E-signature standard SES
Suitable for archiving signed documents	—	—
External parties can sign without an account.
Integration into existing systems	Number of integration partners: >5	Integration partner: 1
Integrable via API		for an additional fee

Compliance & legal validity	Skribble	Yousign
Sign securely according to eIDAS and ZertES		only eIDAS
Server hosting	Switzerland or Germany	France
Headquarters	Switzerland	France
Audit rights

Usage & Service	Skribble	Yousign
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 form or phone
Insert image of handwritten signature (also: visual signature)
SSO (Single Sign-on)	from the pricing plan "Pro"
Mobile app	—	—

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

Introducing: Skribble as an alternative to Yousign

Every e-signature provider has its market validity: Depending on the needs, there is an optimal signature solution for every company. For example, Yousign is one of the first European providers of e-signing and has significantly advanced digitalization in the EU.

For many companies, Yousign is therefore a good choice. Our customers have chosen Skribble as an alternative to Yousign because we focus on different aspects. We want to highlight that here.

Skribble stands out particularly in the following aspects:

Skribble covers every signature use case. You can sign flexibly with all three e-signature standards: depending on your needs, with the simple (SES), the advanced (AES), and the qualified electronic signature (QES) – included in all pricing plans and without any upgrades.

Especially practical: Even signing with the QES is done in no time, as the necessary certification and identification are handled through our platform.

Skribble can be easily integrated into your existing systems: On one hand, with a modern API. On the other hand, ready-made plug-ins are also available for you, for example, for:

OneDrive
SharePoint
Google Drive
Zapier (coming soon)

... and many more.

Whether it's legal, technical, or organizational questions: Our e-signing experts are here to support you throughout the entire digitization process. Simply try Skribble on a small scale. If you like the solution and want to implement it in other areas, we are happy to assist and advise you on scaling — if desired, all the way to the digitization of all signing processes.

"We integrated the API for the canton of Freiburg in half a day. The API from Skribble leaves nothing to be desired."
Rémy Tzaud, CEO of Softcom

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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 Yousign: Frequently Asked Questions

Yousign is hosted on servers in France.

Skribble is hosted on servers in Switzerland.

To do this, you first need to contact a provider of e-signatures that can provide you with the technical infrastructure. Additionally, you will need a so-called "qualified certificate" and must identify yourself. With Skribble, you can handle all of this through our platform; with other providers, you may need to enter into a contract with a third party.

Make sure to check which e-signature standards are included and whether any additional costs may apply (with Skribble, for example, all e-signature standards are included and ready for immediate use).