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Self-Hosting Docuseal: Electronic Document Signing

DocuSeal provides electronic signatures without DocuSign's per-envelope pricing. Create, send, and sign documents on your own server.

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The DocuSign Problem


DocuSign pricing:

  • Personal: $10/month (5 envelopes)
  • Standard: $25/month
  • Business Pro: $40/month

    • For businesses sending dozens of documents monthly, costs add up fast.


    What DocuSeal Offers


    Document Signing

  • Upload PDF templates
  • Add signature fields
  • Send for signing via email
  • Sign on any device

    • Templates

  • Create reusable templates
  • Pre-define signature locations
  • Custom fields (text, date, checkbox)

    • Workflow

  • Multiple signers in sequence
  • Assign roles (signer, viewer, approver)
  • Automatic reminders

    • Compliance

  • Audit trail for every document
  • Timestamped signatures
  • Download signed documents as PDF

    • Self-Hosting Benefits


  • Unlimited documents and signatures
  • Sensitive documents stay on your server
  • No per-envelope pricing
  • Full audit trail under your control

    • Deployment


    1. Deploy DocuSeal on TinyPod

    2. Upload your first document template

    3. Add signature fields

    4. Send for signing


    Resources: 1 CPU, 1 GB RAM.


    Use Cases


  • Employment contracts
  • NDA agreements
  • Client proposals
  • Lease agreements
  • Vendor contracts

    • For businesses that regularly send documents for signing, DocuSeal pays for itself immediately.