Sign documents securely
The most feature-complete self-hosted e-signature platform. Everything DocuSign offers — on your own server, with zero feature gates.
Why SecureSign?
The only self-hosted e-signature platform with zero feature gates
100% Free, No Feature Gates
DocuSeal locks SSO, bulk send, reminders behind Pro. We give you everything. Self-hosted means no per-user pricing.
Your Data Never Leaves
Documents, signatures, audit logs — all on your server. Perfect for GDPR, HIPAA, and regulated industries.
Docker Deploy in 5 Minutes
One command to run. PostgreSQL included. No Kubernetes, no complexity. Just docker compose up.
Everything You Need
32+ features out of the box. No add-ons, no premium tiers.
PDF Upload & Editor
Drag-and-drop field editor with 12 field types
Hand-drawn Signatures
Draw on canvas or type your name, save for reuse
Token-based Signing
Signers don't need an account — just click the link
Tamper-proof Audit Trail
SHA-256 hash chain, ISO 27001 / SOC 2 compliant
Legally Binding
eIDAS, UETA, ESIGN Act compliant
End-to-end Encryption
AES-256 encryption, self-hosted data control
Bulk Send
Send same document to hundreds of recipients
Comments & Annotations
Discuss documents before signing
Templates
Reusable templates with variable placeholders
Approval Workflows
Multi-step approvals before signing begins
Document Versioning
Track changes, restore previous versions
Payments (Stripe)
Collect payment before signing
SMS Verification
Verify signer identity via SMS code
Sequential & Parallel
Flexible signing order workflows
QR Verification
QR code on signed PDF for instant verification
In-Person Signing
Kiosk mode — host opens, guest signs on tablet
Folders & Organization
Color-coded folders, status filters, search
Analytics Dashboard
Stats, charts, completion rate, signing time
API & Webhooks
REST API with Swagger docs, HMAC webhooks
14 Languages
Signing page auto-detects browser language
PowerForms
Public signing links — no account needed
Document Groups
Bundle multiple PDFs for signing together
Custom Branding
Your logo, colors, message on signing pages
AI Contract Analysis
Summarize, detect risks, extract clauses — with Ollama (local) or OpenAI
Embedded Signing SDK
npm install @securesign/react — embed signing in your app in 3 lines
Document Generation
Fill merge fields from templates — generate ready-to-sign PDFs instantly
Nextcloud Integration
Import from and export to Nextcloud. Self-hosted file management.
Contract Lifecycle
Track renewal dates, get reminders, manage contract milestones
Zapier & n8n Ready
Webhooks for Slack, Google Drive, CRM, Sheets — automation templates included
QES (EU Qualified)
Swisscom, Buypass — eIDAS qualified signatures. Highest legal standard in EU.
How We Compare
| Feature | SecureSign | DocuSeal Free | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| All features free | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hand-drawn signature | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Approval workflows | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ ($$) |
| Bulk send | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ ($$) |
| Reminders | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ ($$) |
| 14 languages | ✅ | 7 | 44 |
| AI Contract Analysis | ✅ (local Ollama) | ❌ | ✅ ($$$) |
| Embedded Signing SDK | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ ($$$) |
| Document Generation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Nextcloud Integration | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Contract Lifecycle | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| QES (Qualified Sig.) | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ ($$$) |
| Zapier / n8n Templates | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
🔧 = Coming soon · $$ = Paid feature