APISign vs PandaDoc
Need e-signatures without the full document suite? Get exactly what you need at a fraction of the cost.
APISign
PandaDoc
Which one is right for you?
Choose APISign if you...
- Need to send contracts programmatically via API
- Have templates defined in your codebase
- Want transparent, predictable pricing
- Don't need proposals, quotes, or CPQ features
- Value simplicity over feature count
Choose PandaDoc if you...
- Need a full document creation suite
- Want native CRM integrations
- Create proposals and quotes manually
- Need content libraries and approval workflows
- Have budget for per-seat enterprise pricing
Common frustrations with PandaDoc
PandaDoc is powerful, but power comes with complexity. Here's what developers tell us:
Feature bloat
PandaDoc is a full document lifecycle platform—proposals, quotes, CPQ. If you just need signatures, you're paying for features you'll never use.
Per-seat pricing
At $35-$65/user/month, costs multiply fast as your team grows. Adding one user can cost more than hundreds of contracts on APISign.
Complex pricing tiers
API access requires Business tier ($65/user/mo). Starter plan doesn't include the features developers need.
The APISign advantage
We built APISign for developers who know exactly what they need—and don't want to pay for what they don't.
Just signatures, done right
We focus on one thing: getting contracts signed via API. No bloat, no upsells, no features you don't need.
API access from day one
Full API access on every account. No tier gates, no sales calls required. Start integrating immediately.
Your templates, your way
Markdown templates with variables let you generate contracts from your own data. Version control friendly.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | APISign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Per-document pricing | $0.25 | $2.00+ |
| Monthly fee | $0 | $35 - $65/user/mo |
| API-first design | Partial | |
| Markdown templates | ||
| Free contracts to start | 20 contracts | 14-day trial |
| Document creation | Templates + API | Full editor suite |
| CRM integrations | Via API/webhooks | Native (Salesforce, HubSpot) |
| Real-time webhooks | ||
| Legally binding | ||
| Setup time | ~20 minutes | Hours to days |
Cost comparison for a 5-person team
Sending 50 contracts per month with a team of 5
APISign
$150
50 contracts × $0.25 × 12 months
Unlimited team members
PandaDoc Business
$3,900+
$65/user × 5 users × 12 months
Plus per-document fees
Save over $3,750/year with APISign
Ready for simpler contract signing?
Start with 20 free contracts. No credit card required. Just signatures—done right.