| Functionality | 8 <p>SignNow is a solid eSignature solution with a few limitations on advanced features. You can’t edit and re-issue documents, and there’s no signer delegation. It also lacks advanced security like ID verification and knowledge-based authentication, but if passwords are enough, 2FA adds extra protection. The drag-and-drop builder is easy to use with highly customizable fields, and the reports dashboard tracks completion rates, making it easy to handle high document volumes, although advanced reporting isn't available.</p> | 4 <p>Xodo Sign is a basic eSignature solution with limited advanced features. It lacks web forms, a mobile app, and payment collection. There are no formula or conditional fields, and it doesn’t auto-suggest or place fields. It also lacks signer delegation and e-witnessing, restricting some workflows. The reports dashboard tracks document status but offers little beyond that.</p> |
| Ease of Use | 7 <p>The platform is easy to use, though advanced document preparation takes some learning. The clean, modern design and field auto-placement make document creation faster. The builder supports custom fields, so you can reuse validation across documents. Bulk sending, auto-reminders, and auto-fill from integrations help speed up workflows. A file upload field means you don’t have to request documents separately, and SignNow lets you collect payments when you share documents. You can also edit and resend documents without voiding them, making corrections quick and simple.</p> | 8 <p>For basic eSignature sharing and collection, Xodo Sign offers a basic feature set, with its simplicity contributing to ease of use. It’s okay for core eSignature needs but lacks advanced reporting, conditional / controlled input, and e-witness or signer delegation, which may limit certain agreements. Despite these gaps, it remains quite user-friendly.</p> |
| Look and feel | 8 <p>SignNow keeps things simple—the interface is clean and modern, with everything right where you’d expect. The drag-and-drop builder is easy to use, and while it lacks advanced reporting, the simple reports view makes tracking document status quick. There’s also a handy preview of the email and document before signing while customizing the signing order.</p> | 5 <p>Xodo Sign has a limited feature set, making the interface simple. The UI feels outdated, with a lackluster theme and weak color design. Navigation is straightforward, and the drag-and-drop builder is easy to use.</p> |
| Customisability | 9 <p>SignNow is highly flexible, offering control over branding, field properties, signing order, and team permissions. Users can customize themes, use formula fields, custom fields, and conditional logic. Signing flows include in-person signing and e-witnessing, but API access is needed for deeper customization of signing sessions, view mode, and email notifications. However, custom permissions can’t be defined, limiting role customization. Still, it’s a strong choice for managing security and workflows in detail.</p> | 3 <p>Xodo Sign handles basic e-signatures but lacks key advanced customizability like e-witnessing and signer delegation, limiting signing flows. It also doesn’t support custom fields, formula fields, or conditional fields, reducing document customization. Formatting of fields and validation is heavily limited: there are basic controls like required / not required, read-only, and text / number / email address etc. for validation. User permissions can't be customized either.</p> |
| Ease of Setup | 6 <p>SignNow offers a free trial, and higher-tier plans are self-serve. The onboarding process is simple, allowing users to create eSignature documents within 5–10 minutes. It integrates directly with many platforms, though HubSpot and PayPal require Zapier. Custom permission profiles and branding are easy to configure. Despite its many features, the help docs are well-organized and detailed. Setting up reusable templates, security settings, and user roles takes a few hours, while enterprise-level setup may take 1–2 weeks.</p> | 9 <p>Xodo Sign offers a free trial with self-serve purchasing for all tiers except enterprise. Onboarding is quick, allowing users to create eSignature documents in 5–10 minutes. Custom branding and integrations are easy to set up, while configuring reusable templates might take up to an hour. It's not possible to set custom roles, so setting up extra team members should also take under an hour.</p> |
| Customer Support | 9 <p>Support is available 24/7 via live chat or by submitting a request. They also offer phone support for corporate accounts. Users can access personalized Q&A through in-app chat, where friendly human agents provide helpful responses within minutes. The platform also offers self-serve support with high-depth, high-quality resources.</p> | 6 <p>Xodo Sign offers customer support through a help center with a good range of articles, as well as email and live chat, though live chat isn’t available 24/7. Premium support, with faster response times, is only available to users on higher-paid tiers.</p> |
| Integratability | 9 <p>SignNow natively integrates with popular platforms like Salesforce, Pipedrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Stripe, Microsoft 365, and Slack. HubSpot and PayPal require Zapier, which also enables access to thousands of additional integrations. An API is available for custom integrations and automation.</p> | 4 <p>Xodo Sign supports integrations via Zapier, enabling connections with major platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive. However, it lacks native integrations with many popular tools, relying heavily on Zapier. Native integrations are limited to a few, such as Google Drive and Dropbox. It does offer API access.</p> |
| Ease of Migration | 9 <p>SignNow offers multiple ways to export completed document data. Finished documents can be exported as PDFs, with options to include history, attachments, and document ID on every page. Reports can be downloaded as CSV but only include basic fields like documents sent, pending, signed, average completion time, completion rate, signers, and templates. You can also send via fax, easily print, and export to the cloud with quick-access buttons. Native CRM integrations allow seamless data syncing, with additional API export options.</p> | 6 <p>Xodo Sign has limited options for exporting completed document data. Finished documents and audit trails can be exported as PDFs. Native integrations with Google Drive and Dropbox allow some data syncing, with API access for further customization.</p> |
