Paperless vs Adobe Sign

The best alternative to Adobe Sign

Paperless meets the highest data protection requirements, supports all eIDAS signature levels and enables a seamless digital signature experience with dynamic workflows.

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Why users choose Paperless over Adobe Sign

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Maximum data protection

Paperless is developed and hosted in Germany, meets the highest GDPR standards and relies exclusively on European subcontractors.

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Cost-efficient solution

Unlike expensive per-seat models, Paperless offers unlimited users on all plans - ideal for growing teams and full cost transparency.

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All signature levels on one platform

Paperless is eIDAS-compliant and offers certified e-signatures (EES, FES, QES) for all document types and legal requirements.

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What are the differences?

European server locations

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Headquarters

Germany

USA

Unlimited users in all plans

eSignatures and audit trail

Drag & Drop Form Editor

Custom branding

Single Sign-On

Workflow Designer for processes

Multilingual documents

Support

24/7 Chat, Mail & Video

Chat & Mail

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PAPERLESS vs adobe sign

Why companies choose Paperless

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Everything in one place

With Paperless, you can do everything in one place: Document creation via drag-and-drop, dispatch, legally compliant e-signatures, tracking and archiving. Seamless integrations ensure smooth processes and maximum productivity.

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Interactive documents instead of PDFs

The Paperless Rules Engine makes documents dynamic and interactive: Content adapts automatically, calculations such as totals or percentages are performed directly in the document and entries are validated in real time.

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Automated workflows

With Paperless, workflows can be flexibly designed and automated, from approvals and signatures to notifications and data transfers. Processes can be individually adapted and efficiently controlled to ensure that workflows run smoothly.

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24/7 human support

With Paperless, you can get support at any time via in-app chat, email and phone. We offer you an experienced support team and deliberately avoid chatbots to provide a personal and individual service.

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FAQ

The most important questions before switching from Adobe Sign to Paperless:

What are the main differences between Paperless and Adobe Sign?

Paperless offers a user-friendly platform with unlimited users in all plans, dynamic documents, powerful automations and a clear focus on data protection according to European standards. Unlike many other providers, with Paperless you don't pay per seat, making it cost-effective, especially for growing teams.

How does Paperless help companies switch and set up?

Our team will guide you through the transition step by step - from implementing your existing templates to setting up your individual workflows. We also offer training, tutorials and 24/7 support to ensure that you can get up and running quickly.

What are the advantages of Paperless over the Adobe Acrobat Pro pricing structure?

With Paperless, there is no per-seat licensing - all plans offer unlimited users. This makes the platform especially attractive for companies that are growing or have teams with many users. You save costs, which quickly skyrocket with per-seat models, and benefit from a predictable pricing structure.

How does Paperless ensure data protection and GDPR compliance?

Paperless is developed and hosted in Germany, meets the highest GDPR standards and works exclusively with European subcontractors. Your data is stored and processed securely to ensure maximum data security - without compromise.

Disclaimer

The brand names mentioned on this page, including “Adobe, Adobe Sign, Adobe Acrobat Sign”, are registered trademarks and property of their respective owners. The use of these brand names is solely for the purpose of an objective comparison of our services and does not constitute an association, partnership or endorsement by the brand owners.
We have compiled the information on this page to the best of our knowledge and belief in order to provide a transparent and factual comparison. If you have any questions or concerns about the content presented, please contact us at support@paperless.io.