Scrive compared to DocuSign
Scrive and DocuSign
Scrive and DocuSign are both electronic signature platforms used to send, sign, and manage documents. This page compares the two based on three areas that can be verified against published sources: G2 user satisfaction scores, published pricing, and published feature documentation.
Where this data comes from
Source: G2 Scrive vs. DocuSign comparison, g2.com
What the scores are
G2 satisfaction scores are calculated by G2 from ratings submitted by users who G2 has verified. Scores run 0–10. The star rating runs 0–5.
Data captured: August 2026. Reviews behind the Scrive scores at capture:
4.5/5 (206). Reviews behind the DocuSign scores at capture: 4.5/5 (2,629)
For current figures and more reviews, go to G2
G2 satisfaction scores
Source: G2. Captured: August, 2026. Higher is better.
| G2 category | Docusign | Scrive |
| Star rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Ease of setup | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Quality of support | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Business partnership score | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Regulatory compliance | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Performance and reliability | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| Sign-in process | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Mobile signatures | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Signature workflow | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Internationalisation | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Document signing | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Reminders and expirations | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Bulk digital signatures | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Signature history and audit trail | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Custom branding | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Integration APIs | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Enterprise scalability | 9.0 | 9.0 |
On the capture date, the two products had the same G2 star rating. Scrive scored higher in the categories listed above, except for enterprise scalability, where the two providers scored equally.
Feature comparison
Sourced to each vendor’s published product documentation. Captured August 2026
| Feature | Docusign | Scrive |
| eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures | Yes | Yes |
| Qualified electronic signatures (QES) in the EU | Available | Available |
| Signing without a recipient account | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Is DocuSign eIDAS-compliant?
Yes. Docusign is a Qualified Trust Service Provider in the EU/EEA and states that it is authorised to issue advanced and qualified electronic signatures across the European Union (source: docusign.com).
Is Scrive eIDAS-compliant?
Yes. Scrive provides eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures and is a Qualified Trust Service Provider in the EU/EEA.
Does Scrive offer a free trial?
Yes. Scrive offers a 14-day free trial and does not require a credit card to start it.
Does DocuSign offer a free trial?
Yes. DocuSign offers a free trial and does not require a credit card to start it.
Do signatories need a Scrive account to sign?
No. Recipients can sign documents sent via Scrive without creating an account or installing software.
Does Scrive limit the number of documents that can be signed?
Paid plans like Essential and Business offer unlimited document signing volume overall, while trial accounts are limited to 10 documents. Free trial accounts are limited to 10 documents.
Docusign is a trademark of Docusign, Inc. Scrive is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Docusign, Inc. Comparative information on this page is sourced as indicated and was accurate on the capture dates shown.
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