Compare SignWell and Scrive on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Documents & E-signature tools, Freemium subscription vs Custom, quote-based…
At a Glance
SignWell
Scrive
Primary category
Documents & E-signature
Documents & E-signature
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium subscription
Custom, quote-based pricing (contact sales)
Starting price
$10/month (Light plan, monthly)
Custom pricing; contact sales
Free plan
Yes
Not documented
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Platforms
Web
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Yes
Public API
Yes
Yes
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Business — $30/month Monthly (annual discount available)
Enterprise — Custom Annual contract
Scrive
eSign Online — Custom pricing contact sales
eSign API — Custom pricing contact sales, often per-transaction
eSign GO — Custom pricing contact sales
eID Hub and ID Check — Custom pricing contact sales
Pros & Cons
SignWell
Pros
Genuinely free tier available for occasional signers, not just a trial
Transparent, low-cost pricing compared to DocuSign and Adobe Sign
No long-term contracts or cancellation fees on any plan
Unlimited signers at no extra cost on every plan
Simple, clean interface that is quick to learn
Cons
Lower-tier plans limit the number of senders and templates
Fewer advanced contract-lifecycle and workflow features than enterprise-focused competitors
API pricing can add up quickly for high-volume document senders
Company size and funding details are not widely publicly disclosed
Brand recognition is lower than established players like DocuSign, which can matter for enterprise buyers
Scrive
Pros
Strong European eID and eIDAS compliance focus
Combines e-signature and identity verification in one platform
High transaction scale reported, over 100 million per year
Flexible deployment through portal, API, or managed service
Established company with over a decade in the market
Cons
No public self-serve pricing, requires contacting sales
Primarily optimized for European and Nordic markets
Onboarding and API integration can require technical work
Per-transaction cost model can be harder to predict at scale
Smaller brand recognition outside Europe compared to global competitors
Use Cases
SignWell
Small business agreements — Freelancers and small businesses use SignWell to send contracts, invoices, and proposals for e-signature without paying for enterprise features they don't need.
Embedded signing in a product — Software companies use the SignWell API to add e-signature capability directly inside their own application's document workflows.
In-person and remote hybrid signing — Teams that need both remote e-signature and occasional in-person signing use SignWell's shared in-person signing mode alongside standard email sending.
Scrive
Banking and financial services agreements — Banks and fintechs use Scrive to combine e-signature with strong eID identity verification for regulated agreements.
HR and employment contract signing — HR teams and staffing agencies sign employment contracts and onboarding documents digitally with full audit trails.
Real estate and telecom contract workflows — Real estate, telecom, and public sector organizations process high volumes of signed agreements through Scrive's API and forms.