APISign vs Dropbox Sign
The developer-friendly API you loved about HelloSign, without the monthly fees.
(Formerly HelloSign, now Dropbox Sign)
APISign
Dropbox Sign
Why developers are leaving HelloSign
HelloSign was great for developers—until Dropbox acquired it. Here's what's pushing teams to look elsewhere:
Monthly subscription trap
Dropbox Sign requires $20-$50/month subscriptions even if you only send a few contracts. You're paying for capacity you don't use.
Dropbox ecosystem lock-in
Since Dropbox acquired HelloSign, it's increasingly tied to the Dropbox ecosystem. Not ideal if you use other cloud storage.
Limited template flexibility
HelloSign uses a visual template builder that's fine for simple docs but frustrating for developers who want code-based templates.
APISign: Built for the developer workflow
We took what developers loved about HelloSign's API and made it even better—with transparent pricing.
Developer-native templates
Define templates in Markdown with {{variables}}. Version control your contracts, generate them programmatically.
Pay only when you send
No monthly commitment. Send 5 contracts or 500—you only pay $0.25 each. Scale up or down freely.
Import existing docs
Upload your Word documents and we convert them to Markdown templates automatically. Keep your existing contracts.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | APISign | Dropbox Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Per-contract pricing | $0.25 | $1.25 - $2.50 |
| Monthly fee | $0 | $20 - $50/mo |
| API-first design | ||
| Markdown templates | ||
| Free contracts to start | 20 contracts | None (30-day trial) |
| Real-time webhooks | ||
| Embedded signing | ||
| Audit trails | ||
| No per-seat pricing | ||
| Word doc import |
Easy migration from HelloSign
If you're familiar with HelloSign's API, you'll feel right at home with APISign.
const HelloSign = require('hellosign-sdk');
const client = new HelloSign({
key: 'your_api_key'
});
client.signatureRequest.send({
template_id: 'tmpl_xxx',
signers: [{
email: 'john@example.com',
name: 'John Doe'
}]
});const response = await fetch(
'https://apisign.io/api/contracts',
{
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'your_api_key',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
templateId: 'tmpl_xxx',
signers: [{
email: 'john@example.com',
name: 'John Doe'
}]
})
}
);Ready to switch from HelloSign?
Start with 20 free contracts. No credit card required. Same developer experience, better pricing.