# DocuSeal

> Open-source document signing: build fillable forms, send them for signature, and keep every signed document on your own Federated Core.

Web page: https://federated.computer/docuseal/

- Replaces: DocuSign, PandaDoc, Adobe Acrobat Sign
- Hosted plans: Included in Good, Better, and Best · $25/mo on its own
- Self-hosted: Any tier (Free includes up to 3 apps)
- Project site: https://www.docuseal.com/
- How to use it on Federated: https://documentation.orbitfactor.cloud/apps/docuseal/
- See also: [Pricing](https://federated.computer/pricing/index.md), [the Software Library](https://federated.computer/product/software-library/index.md)

Contracts, offer letters, NDAs, waivers, and intake forms all need a signature. Signing services like DocuSign charge per user, cap how many documents you can send, and keep a copy of every agreement you've ever signed on their servers.

DocuSeal is an open-source document signing platform. Upload a document, drag signature and form fields onto it, and send it out. Your customers sign from any device, and every completed document comes back to your own Federated Core.

## Why Choose DocuSeal?

- **Build Forms in Minutes** — Drag and drop signature, initials, date, text, checkbox, and other fields onto any document.
- **Works With the Files You Have** — Upload PDF, DOCX, XLSX, JPEG, PNG, or ZIP files.
- **Easy for Signers** — Signers don't need an account. They open a link and sign from their phone, tablet, or computer.
- **Multiple Signers, In Order** — Route a document to several people and collect every signature in one completed file.
- **Legally Binding Signatures** — Designed for electronic signature laws including ESIGN, UETA, and eIDAS, with a full audit trail for every document.
- **Your Brand, Your Email** — Send signing requests from your company's email address, with your logo.
- **An API for Everything** — Automate sending and signing with DocuSeal's REST API, or embed signing forms in your own website or app.

## DocuSeal vs. Other E-Signature Services

| Feature | DocuSeal on Federated | DocuSign | PandaDoc | Adobe Acrobat Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-Source | ✔ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Runs on Your Own Server | ✔ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Signers Need No Account | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Priced per User | ✔ No — unlimited users | ❌ Yes | ❌ Yes | ❌ Yes |
| Limits on Documents Sent | ✔ None | ❌ Plan limits | ❌ Plan limits | ❌ Plan limits |
| API and Embedding | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |

## How DocuSeal Fits Into Federated Computer

DocuSeal is installed uniquely for you on your own Federated Core, alongside the rest of your apps, with one login for your team.

- **Your agreements stay private** — Signed contracts are stored on your Core, not in a signing company's cloud.
- **Connected to your workflow** — Send documents straight from your process with n8n, and file signed copies in Nextcloud.
- **Unlimited users, one price** — Everyone on your team can send documents for signature, with no per-seat fees.
- **No lock-in** — DocuSeal is open-source. Download every signed document and its audit trail at any time.

## Run DocuSeal on Federated

Private, single-tenant, and integrated with the rest of your apps. Talk to us, or start your free trial.

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