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OpenSign vs Zoho Sign: catalog facts
OpenSignZoho Sign
Freemium

The open-source software is free to self-host. A hosted plan is paid.

Paid

Paid service with a 14-day free trial.

Web, Self-hosted Web
  • Self-hostable, so signed documents and audit trails stay with you
  • Templates, signing order and an API for integration
  • Signing order and delivery control for multiple recipients
  • In-person signing as well as remote signing
  • Legal weight of signatures depends on your jurisdiction and configuration
  • Younger and less polished than the commercial services
  • Paid after the trial
  • Aimed at businesses rather than occasional personal use
Self-hosted, Web application Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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