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SignNow alternatives

SignNow users often look for alternatives due to high costs, recurring billing issues, and glitches in the mobile app. Alternatives like Docusign and Signeasy offer similar e-signature functionalities, while Acrobat Reader focuses on PDF editing and signing.

Why users look for alternatives to SignNow

The alternatives

Docusign
4.9★ · 819,762 ratings · Free

Docusign offers a user-friendly experience for e-signing and emailing documents, with many finding it easy to upload PDFs and get them signed and dated R55. It is often praised for being simple and mobile-friendly R55.

Better for: Docusign is better for users who need a straightforward, easy-to-use platform for e-signatures, especially those who appreciate a mobile-friendly experience R55. However, some users report it being very expensive, with prices around $400/year, and having issues with customer support or glitches on specific devices like the iPad R54R57R59.

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Acrobat Reader
4.7★ · 632,563 ratings · Free

Acrobat Reader is primarily known for viewing and managing PDF documents, with some users finding it good for handling papers on computers R70. It offers basic functionality for working with PDFs.

Better for: Acrobat Reader is better for individuals who primarily need to view, read, and perform basic interactions with PDF files R70. However, users report issues with unexpected charges, trials not being honored, and the app crashing or scrambling files when attempting to export R65R68. Some also find it difficult to use on laptops or for sending edited PDFs R71.

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Signeasy
4.9★ · 33,960 ratings · Free

Signeasy is described as a simple, powerful, and cost-effective alternative for e-signatures, especially for those who need to sign documents on the go without being tied to a laptop . Users find it easy to use from both phone and laptop .

Better for: Signeasy is better for users looking for a more affordable and straightforward e-signature solution compared to competitors like Docusign, particularly for professionals who need to sign documents quickly and easily on mobile devices . However, some users complain about everything being behind a paywall and difficulty canceling subscriptions R82R83.

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Genius Sign
4.9★ · 12,170 ratings · Free

Genius Sign is praised for being simple, reliable, and effective at signing and exporting PDFs without many frills R94R98. It is often used in conjunction with Genius Scan, forming a suite of intuitive and stable apps .

Better for: Genius Sign is better for users who need a basic, reliable tool for signing and exporting PDF documents, especially those who appreciate a simple interface and integration with other 'Genius' apps R94R98. However, some users report poor customer support, difficulty with certain functions like redacting documents, or vague instructions within the app R93R95.

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Signature Maker & Esign Now
4.7★ · 9,971 ratings · Free

Signature Maker & Esign Now is described as easy to follow and use for creating signatures and signing documents R113.

Better for: Signature Maker & Esign Now is better for users who prioritize a simple, easy-to-follow process for creating and applying signatures R113. However, a significant drawback is the prevalence of full-page ads that override functionality, making the app frustrating or unusable for some R107R110R112. Users also report difficulty accurately placing signatures and other information on documents .

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Stick with SignNow if

You should stick with SignNow if you find its interface simple and efficient for your business needs, especially if you appreciate its ease of use for sending contracts and signing documents on the go . Some users also find it a better and more cost-effective solution than Docusign for small businesses, citing Docusign's increasing prices and unhelpful customer support .

Evidence note: Genius Sign and Signature Maker & Esign Now have fewer reviews, so the insights for these alternatives are based on a smaller pool of user feedback.

Frequently asked

Is SignNow expensive?
Many users find SignNow to be expensive, with some reporting charges of $95 or $180 annually, and others noting that what was once effectively unlimited usage became limited under a new, dramatically different pricing model R4R18R25R28.
Does SignNow have mobile app issues?
Yes, SignNow's mobile app frequently experiences glitches, making it difficult to use on phones, with issues like zooming problems, inability to finish documents, and fields suddenly stopping functionality R1R19R45R47.
Can I use SignNow for free?
While SignNow may offer a free service, users report that you often cannot export or save signed documents without paying, making the free tier very limited in practical use R21R31R33R41.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] SignNow 1/5 · US Terrible app terrible recurring charges: Just needed to sign a doc. Got charged $95. Terrible scam
  2. [R10] SignNow 1/5 · US FANTASTIC: my account deactivated but being billed
  3. [R28] SignNow 1/5 · US My $180 Subscription Turned Into $540: ★☆☆☆☆ I was a loyal SignNow customer for years, paying approximately $180 annually for what I reasonably understood to be an e-signature service that allowed me to send documents as needed. The company has now moved to a dramatically different pricing model. What used to be effectively unlimited document-signing usage is now limited to 100 signing invites p
  4. [R37] SignNow 1/5 · US WTF ???: I was Charged $95 for the Annual Upgrade and it keeps saying that I need to Upgrade!
  5. [R1] SignNow 1/5 · US App has glitched have to use pc: The only way to avoid filling out an entire document and not be able to finish. It is to do it on a PC. I don’t know why you guys make an app that doesn’t work on phones plus the zooming in and out is horrible.
  6. [R19] SignNow 1/5 · US Clumsy iphone execution: iphone setting do not correspond to pc settings. Creates a rather unprofessional looking documents with a bunch of different font sizes
  7. [R45] SignNow 1/5 · US Bryan: It glitches way too much. Is there anything to do to fix it? Let me know.
  8. [R47] SignNow 2/5 · US App is clunky: Suddenly stops letting me complete fields. Have to exit and go back in via invite to continue. App doesn’t allow user to apply themes (branded invites) that have been set up on the web.
  9. [R21] SignNow 3/5 · GB Doesn’t work unless you pay.: The app itself is great, super easy to use and navigate, although when I go to signing a document and to export it so I can send it to a client it says I need to pay, even if I want to save it to my device… So realistically yes you can sign any document you want but unless you can we won’t let you export or save the document which you signed… All I keep getting is “si
  10. [R31] SignNow 1/5 · US Useless: I was able to filled out a document that was emailed to me and when I want to share it to my email to send it back I am being forced to pay 19.00 or 29.00 monthly when I choose free service. I do not like this at all uninstalling right now
  11. [R33] SignNow 1/5 · US App is ridiculous: I have to pay to sign a petition on an app that charges for access. I guess grifters need to eat too. It didn’t even bother to confirm I had actually signed this. Outrageous. I’ll be sure everyone I know hears about this and leave reviews everywhere I find.
  12. [R41] SignNow 1/5 · US SignNow is not user friendly: Too rigid and too complicated to use. You can’t even do anything meaningful with their free account before they start pushing you to pay. How do I know if it actually works for me if I don’t try it. Unless if you want to waste your money is when you go for this. 0 rating 🤢
  13. [R7] SignNow 2/5 · US Could be better: When I fill out paperwork on my end and then save it, I can’t go back into it and edit the edits that I made. Even if I have to anyone else to have it signed. It’s very frustrating. I have to upload a brand new fresh file and refill out the entire thing. You also have to adjust every single font size
  14. [R12] SignNow 3/5 · US Limited: Just found out I’m limited on how many forms/invites I can send daily. Never had that problem with other vendors like DocuSign.
  15. [R6] SignNow 3/5 · US Improve: There is no way for me to send the same document for same signature to multiple users. What I mean by that if I want two people sign in the same signature spot or review and approve the same document agreement, I have no way to send one e-mail to multiple people so a document appears in their mail box to sign as their own document. I have to send multiple an e-mail per person with the sam
  16. [R35] SignNow 2/5 · US Works some of the time: Seems to work with 1 or / signers but if you try to send it to multiple signers it fails
  17. [R54] Docusign 1/5 · US Rip-off: WAY too expensive for what it actually is, nearly $400/year now. And they will not honor a refund when you try to cancel on the day of renewal. I have never seen a company do that. Greedy, unethical people.
  18. [R55] Docusign 5/5 · US Simple: Easy to use, mobile friendly, sign documents. Fantastic!
  19. [R57] Docusign 1/5 · US Customer support is difficult: Great when the app is working. Now people are not receiving my documents. Reach out to customer service, been over an hour, have got nowhere.
  20. [R59] Docusign 1/5 · US Glitchy and useless on IPad 13 inch screens: Used to be good before an update years ago. After that was slow and glitchy. Horrible at a point and useless to use on IPad 13 inch screens with Apple Pencil. If I was apple I was stop this download for 13 inch screen iPads. You place the initials in the box and send to sign, when it comes back initials are half an inch in the middle of the document rig
  21. [R65] Acrobat Reader 1/5 · US Got SCAMMED: I was offered a free 7 day trial which was not honored i was charged 79.99 on the first day
  22. [R68] Acrobat Reader 1/5 · US So frustrating: The app keeps crashing and every time that I attempt to export my pdf file it scrambles it.
  23. [R70] Acrobat Reader 3/5 · US My Acrobat experience: Good wonderful for paper on computers
  24. [R71] Acrobat Reader 1/5 · US Impossible: I bought better and I can’t use it on my lop top
  25. [R79] Signeasy 1/5 · US CEO: It keeps asking to renew while the subscription is still current. It stops working
  26. [R81] Signeasy 1/5 · US It showed a seven-day trial, but I was charged maliciously.: It showed a seven-day trial, but I was charged maliciously.
  27. [R82] Signeasy 5/5 · US Easy signage‘: Uh-Oh-Slates on the board now
  28. [R83] Signeasy 1/5 · US PAYWALLED: EVERYTHING BEHIND A PAYWALL, EVEN THE SIMPLEST FEATURES THAT EVERY OTHER APP HAS FOR FREE
  29. [R93] Genius Sign 1/5 · US Customer support doesn’t reply: Spent $25 for premium but still stuck with basic plan. I messaged the support team 2 weeks ago and they have yet to reply. Sent another message 2 days ago and still no reply even though they say within 24 hours. Terrible service.
  30. [R94] Genius Sign 5/5 · US Did what I needed it to do: Signed and exported a pdf with no frills
  31. [R95] Genius Sign 2/5 · US No exacting out: You can sign but the rectangle insertable are not fillable therefore you can’t redact out the document.
  32. [R98] Genius Sign 5/5 · US Owner: Work well
  33. [R107] Signature Maker & Esign Now 2/5 · US Terrible App: I can open the app but unable to use it. The ads simply overrides everything. Very frustrating and annoying.
  34. [R110] Signature Maker & Esign Now 1/5 · US Full page ads before access to App: Title speaks for itself. Deleted.
  35. [R112] Signature Maker & Esign Now 1/5 · US Lifetime offers???????: The app shows an advertisement page even though I signed up for the free lifetime offer. Is it a fake offer?
  36. [R113] Signature Maker & Esign Now 5/5 · US It's amazing: ❤️❤️❤️
  37. [R18] SignNow 3/5 · GB It is good.: I think it is really good; however, it was much too expensive for me. If it was around £20, I would have considered subscribing. I don’t know why most apps are soooo expensive; I’m sure they would get more paid up subscribers if they were a lot cheaper.
  38. [R25] SignNow 1/5 · US Too expensive: I only need to sign and fill out one document. But I’m supposed to pay for a whole year of this subscription .what BS

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store