Scrive vs DocuSign: which e-signing solution is right for you?
DocuSign is a well-known provider of e-signatures. However, many organisations prefer Scrive. Do you know why?
Read moreIf you're already using another e-signature or eID vendor, it's essential to evaluate whether your current solution unlocks the full potential and meets your business needs and expectations.

Scrive offers a range of compelling reasons to consider making the switch. This is some of the reasons why companies are switching to Scrive from their current provider.
DocuSign is a well-known provider of e-signatures. However, many organisations prefer Scrive. Do you know why?
Read moreUpptäck skillnaderna mellan Scrive och PandaDoc. Jämför funktioner för att hitta den bästa lösningen för ditt företag.
Read moreAdobe Sign works well with Acrobat and Microsoft 365. However, its setup in the US does not fully meet European trust standards.
Read moreDocuSign is a top company for e-signatures. However, its hosting in the US and limited support for European rules make many look for other options. Scrive offers high-compliance e-signing, built for seamless integration into existing workflows.
While PandaDoc delivers broad document workflow features, Scrive stands out with secure, fully compliant e-signing tailored for European standards. With EU-only hosting, eIDAS-aligned signatures and support for BankID and MitID, Scrive is built for trust and simplicity.
Adobe Sign works well with Acrobat and Microsoft 365. However, its setup in the US does not fully meet European trust standards. Scrive, built and based in Europe, offers compliant e-signing and ID verification designed for strict data protection needs.

in document conversion rate when signing remotely and electronically.

Occupational pension sales, involving 15-30 documents, previously took 5 days to a month to close.
Exceptional support
Our customer support is quick, local, and sharp, backed by industry-leading expertise. This commitment to service is a key factor in why major customers choose Scrive.
No interruptions
Last year, Scrive managed over 32M eID transactions and 16M documents signed, maintaining 99.99% uptime, ensuring smooth business operations year-round.
Transparent pricing
What you see is what you get. Scrive promises clear prices from the start – no hidden fees for support, advice, or transactions. Plan your budget without surprises.
Scrive offers dedicated expertise within the BFSI and Automotive sectors, amongst many more industries. This is an important factor to ensure industry knowledge and to build trust. Our teams have extensive experience in helping companies simplify complex processes.
Our dedication to customer experience has played a pivotal role in customers choosing Scrive – 41 % of our customers chose Scrive due to this reason.
Scrive is an actor with local support for Nordic eIDs. You will interact with an expert that understands your specific market needs.
Customers frequently comment on how easy it is to integrate with Scrive compared to previous experiences. We take pride in making your job as seamless as possible. Scrive provides two fast and easy methods for connecting to our eID Hub – REST API and OpenID Connect. The OpenID Connect offers a standardised approach, streamlining your integration process and reducing development time significantly.
This allows data transfers that accommodate US surveillance laws. Scrive offers EU located and owned hosting.
Our exceptional customer service stands out, providing timely, helpful, and local support. Clients value our responsiveness, particularly in critical situations, which is why we’ve earned a G2 review badge for best support and easiest setup.
Our Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) for the support team from July to December 2023 is at 90.8%, surpassing industry benchmarks: 88.76% for the industry, 89.94% for companies in Sweden, and 89.93% for companies of similar size.
Scrive’s flexibility and customisation accommodate diverse business needs. With a history of solving complex challenges for various clients, our online platform is praised for its user-friendly interface.
Office integrations, including a Word integration, are usually highly appreciated as a majority of clients still draft their agreements in Word.
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Scrive prioritises high-security standards and compliance with EU regulations like GDPR, providing legally binding and secure digital transactions. Our evidence package excels beyond what other options offer, including detailed proof of intentions to sign and blockchain sealing for tamper-proof contracts.
We ensure long-term data integrity and authenticity without ongoing certificate management, guaranteeing trustworthy contracts over time. Additionally, we support advanced contract sealing methods, enhancing traceability and validation.
While Scrive historically sealed documents using Guardtime’s Keyless Signature Infrastructure (KSI), our current standard for all new customers is PAdES (PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures), built on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
PAdES is a European standard designed specifically for applying digital signatures to PDF documents. It is built for eIDAS compliance, making it ideal for use across borders and industries where legal assurance and long-term document verification are essential.
Our skilled tech-team will guide you through the process and our legal team is prepared to answer any questions that might arise along the way. We take it upon ourselves to make sure that the switch is fast and efficient from every point of view.
Assess your needs: What features do you need? How many users do you need? What is your budget? Think about the future needs of your business. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Compare prices: Different companies have different pricing models. Be sure to compare prices and features before making a decision. Many times the pricing shown on a company’s website is vastly different from what you will pay in the end. View Scrive pricing.
Free trials: Many companies offer free trials. This is a great way to test the service before you buy it. You can try Scrive for free.