e-Signature.eu Alternative: 2026 Comparison
Are you looking for an alternative to e-Signature.eu to get documents signed? The choice first depends on the required signature level, payment model, and volume of documents to process. e-Signature.eu offers a qualified signature with credit-based payment; HelloWeSign offers a simple electronic signature with monthly plans and a free plan.
To put these offers in the broader context, see the e-signature presentation page. An electronic signature cannot be rejected as evidence solely because it is electronic under the eIDAS Regulation; the signature level and the document context therefore remain factors to examine.
Comparison table
| Criterion | e-Signature.eu | HelloWeSign |
|---|---|---|
| Stated level | eIDAS-compliant qualified signature. | Simple electronic signature; no advanced or qualified signature. |
| Price and scope | QES signature at €4.95 excluding VAT per unit, including a qualified signature through itsme® or Evrotrust. QES credits from €4.95 to €3.71 depending on volume, with no fixed monthly fee or commitment. | Free plan: €0 per month, with 3 signatures per month, up to 3 signers per document, an evidence file, and email support. Starter: €9.90 excluding VAT per month, with 20 signatures per month and up to 10 signers per document. Pro: €19.90 excluding VAT per month, with unlimited signatures and signers. |
| Signing and identification | Qualified signature, itsme® or Evrotrust identification, and signing with a one-time code sent by email. | Simple signature with an OTP code sent by email; timestamped evidence file. |
| Sending management | Document upload, signer addition, customisable legal notices, and automatic reminders. | Multiple signers per document and reminders; one signature corresponds to one signed document, whatever the number of signers. |
| Stated limits | Automatic reminders limited to 3 reminders. | PDFs limited to 10 MB; documents retained for a recovery period after cancellation and then deleted. |
| Support | Not stated. | Email support on the free plan; priority support on Starter and Pro. |
| Languages | Not stated. | Not stated. |
| Hosting and data | Not stated. | Data hosted in the European Union. |
The amounts and conditions in the table are those found on the public pages listed in the sources. For e-Signature.eu, price and operating details were recorded on 1 October 2026. For HelloWeSign, they were recorded on 2 October 2026.
The signature level changes the scope of the comparison
The first difference concerns the signature level presented by each service. e-Signature.eu states that it provides an eIDAS-compliant qualified signature. HelloWeSign states that it provides a simple electronic signature and does not offer an advanced or qualified signature. These are therefore not interchangeable offers where the document or process requires a specific signature level.
The eIDAS Regulation provides the European framework for electronic signatures. The CNIL also notes that hashing functions help ensure data integrity and that digital signatures can additionally verify the signer's authenticity and provide non-repudiation. These technical concepts do not remove the need to identify the signature level required for the document concerned or to seek advice from a professional where the situation calls for it.
e-Signature.eu prices and HelloWeSign plans
e-Signature.eu lists a QES signature at €4.95 excluding VAT per unit, including a qualified itsme® or Evrotrust signature. Its credits page gives a range from €4.95 to €3.71 depending on volume and states that there are no fixed monthly fees or commitments. This model may suit an organisation that wants to pay as it uses the service, subject to checking the conditions that apply to its precise need.
HelloWeSign lists a free plan at €0 per month, limited to 3 signatures per month. The Starter plan is listed at €9.90 excluding VAT per month for 20 signatures per month; the Pro plan is listed at €19.90 excluding VAT per month with unlimited signatures and signers. Prices exclude tax. These plans include different elements; comparing a unit credit with a subscription therefore means considering document volume, the number of signers, and the expected signature level together.
Features to examine before choosing
Both services mention adding signers and a reminder mechanism. The validated e-Signature.eu sheet specifies a limit of 3 automatic reminders. HelloWeSign states that documents can be sent to multiple recipients with reminders and associates an evidence file with the sending, opening, and signing stages.
For a PDF document workflow, HelloWeSign states a limit of 10 MB per file and verification by an OTP code sent by email. Its product sheet also mentions a REST API, webhooks, and documentation. These elements should be considered against how the signing process is organised: occasional documents, flows with several signers, or integration with a business tool.
Information about support, languages, and hosting is not provided in the same way in the sheets. Where information is not stated, the table presents it as such rather than drawing a conclusion.
Who e-Signature.eu may suit
e-Signature.eu may suit individuals or organisations seeking a qualified signature without a subscription, identification through itsme® or Evrotrust, or credit-based payment. Its validated sheet states that use is possible in 64 countries with itsme® and Evrotrust.
HelloWeSign may suit professionals and small organisations looking for a simple signature, a free plan including 3 signatures per month, counting per document rather than per signer, or access to a REST API and webhooks. Signed documents are accompanied by an evidence file covering sending, opening, and signing.
The practical decision is to list the required signature level, document volume, number of signers, and preferred payment model. You can then consult the HelloWeSign pricing to check the terms of the plan under consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Does e-Signature.eu offer a qualified signature?
Yes. The validated competitor sheet states that it offers an eIDAS-compliant qualified signature, with a QES signature available per unit or through credits.
Does HelloWeSign offer a qualified signature?
No. The validated product sheet states that HelloWeSign offers a simple electronic signature and does not offer an advanced or qualified signature.
How should a credit price and a subscription be compared?
You need to compare what is included, the volume of documents to sign, the number of signers, and the expected signature level. An e-Signature.eu credit and a HelloWeSign monthly plan do not cover the same scope.
Which service should be chosen for documents with several signers?
Both sheets state that signers can be added. HelloWeSign specifies counting per document, whatever the number of signers; e-Signature.eu states that signers can be added and that automatic reminders are limited to 3.
Sources and methodology
- eIDAS Regulation — EUR-Lex, consulted on 26 October 2026.
- CNIL — Security: encryption, hashing, signature, consulted on 26 October 2026.
- e-Signature.eu — public page, data recorded on 1 October 2026.
- e-Signature.eu — QES signature without subscription, data recorded on 1 October 2026.
- HelloWeSign — pricing, data recorded on 2 October 2026.
Data was recorded on 1 October 2026 from e-Signature.eu public pages; please let us know about any error and we will correct it as soon as possible.