An Adobe Sign alternative with no Acrobat subscription
Chaindoc is an Adobe Sign alternative that needs no Acrobat subscription, no Adobe ID and no 150-transaction-per-user cap. KYC and contract payments are built in.
Chaindoc vs Adobe Sign
Real differences. Pricing and feature data verified 2026-05-13 from official sources.
| Feature | Chaindoc | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | From €9/mo, Free plan available | $14.99/user/mo Standard (2-license min, 150 tx/user/yr cap) |
| E-signature | ||
| Built-in KYC / ID verification | Native | Pro+ / Sign Solutions via TSP partners |
| Native payment collection | Native (Stripe) | Acrobat Pro+ via Braintree |
| Blockchain audit trail | ||
| eIDAS Article 26 (AES) | ||
| ESIGN Act / UETA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| CSA STAR | ||
| Audit export (PDF) | ||
| REST API + webhooks | All plans | Sign Solutions / Enterprise (contact sales) |
| Bulk signing | Acrobat Pro+ | |
| Templates | ||
| Free tier | Yes | 7-day trial only |
| White-label / branding | Pro plan | Acrobat Pro+ partial; full Enterprise |
What pushes teams from Adobe Sign to Chaindoc
Based on real complaints from G2, Capterra, and Reddit threads.
Switch from Adobe Sign in under an hour
- 1
Export your Adobe Sign templates as PDFs
10–15 minIn Adobe Sign: Manage → Templates → download. Or use Acrobat to export the form layouts.
- 2
Upload templates into Chaindoc
15 minDrag the PDFs in. Drop signature fields where Adobe had them.
- 3
Re-onboard your team
5 minNo Adobe ID required. Add team members with email — that's it.
- 4
Cancel Adobe (or just stop renewing)
When readyAcrobat Sign subscriptions auto-renew. Disable it in your Adobe account. Old signed docs stay accessible.
Start signing in 90 seconds
Free tier. No credit card. Cancel anytime.
Switching from Adobe Sign — common questions
Everything teams ask when moving away from Adobe Sign and Acrobat. Still have questions — visit our support page.
Yes. Both deliver eIDAS Article 26 Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) — same legal weight under EU, US (ESIGN), and UETA frameworks.
Chaindoc adds a blockchain audit trail on top — a stronger evidentiary record than Adobe's PKI certificate.
No. Chaindoc is standalone — no Adobe ID required, no Acrobat subscription, no Creative Cloud bundle. Open the dashboard in any browser and sign.
Adobe team plans cap at 150 transactions per user per year — exceed it and you're pushed to Sign Solutions (enterprise sales).
Chaindoc has no transaction cap on any plan, and the tier prices are published: €9, €19 or €29 a month.
Chaindoc connects via REST API + webhooks, so any system — including Adobe products — can integrate.
There's no native Acrobat plugin, but most teams don't need one once they leave the Adobe-locked workflow.
No. Adobe Sign keeps signed records accessible after cancellation, similar to other e-signature platforms. Most teams keep Adobe in read-only mode for a year, then archive.
E-signature guides and resources
How blockchain audit trails, KYC verification, and transparent pricing change the way teams handle contracts.
