PearSign

PearSign is a document-signing platform for drafting, sending, signing, and managing contracts electronically. Users can upload PDF or Word files, add signature and other fields, send them to signers, track status, and receive a sealed PDF. Users can also describe an agreement in plain language to create an editable draft with clauses to review and change; PearSign says this is not legal advice. Guided mobile-first forms support validated answers, file uploads, and signing through a link without requiring a signer account. Completed documents receive a digital seal and certificate of completion. Completion records include event times, signer details, IP address, device and authentication information, and a document hash. Listed integrations include Google Drive, Dropbox, Salesforce, Twilio, and Postmark, alongside API and webhook connections. The REST API uses bearer-token authentication and API keys, but test keys are disabled while an isolated sandbox is being built. PearSign says its signatures support U.S. ESIGN and UETA and EU eIDAS. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 3 envelopes per month; paid plans start at $15/mo.

PearSign combines document signing, guided forms, and editable agreement drafts, with a free option and several paid tiers. Check the envelope allowance and API test-key limitation against your workflow needs.

PearSign may suit individuals or teams that need to send documents for signatures, collect information through guided forms, or manage contract drafts. Its plans range from one user on Free to unlimited team members on Enterprise.

PearSign is a contract platform that combines editable agreement drafting, electronic signatures, and client-facing forms. It is best for organizations that want recipients to complete paperwork from a link without opening an account. The strongest case is an integrated signing and intake workflow; small free capacity and the absence of an API sandbox are meaningful drawbacks.

Overview

PearSign covers preparation, delivery, signing, and record management. A plain-language description can generate an editable agreement draft, allowing users to revise its clauses before sending. PearSign explicitly says generated text is not legal advice, so it belongs in a drafting workflow that includes appropriate legal review.

Teams can also upload Word or PDF documents, add signature and other fields, send them to signers, monitor progress, and receive a sealed PDF. Mobile-first guided forms collect validated answers and uploaded files before signature; recipients use a link and do not need a PearSign account. Browser access, an iOS app, and embedded signing support both internal and customer-facing processes.

Key features

Signing, forms, and integrations

The guided-form workflow is PearSign's clearest differentiator for onboarding, applications, and other paperwork that needs structured answers as well as a signature. Native connections include Google Drive, Dropbox, Salesforce, Twilio, and Postmark. Other systems can use the REST API, bearer-token authentication, API keys, and webhooks, including a workflow-status API and signed-file retrieval. Test keys are currently disabled while an isolated sandbox is being built, so developers cannot evaluate the integration in a test environment.

Evidence and security

Completed files receive an AATL-backed PKCS#7 seal through Sectigo and a certificate of completion that PearSign says can be validated in Adobe Acrobat. Audit records include timestamps, signer identity and email, IP address, device information, authentication method, and a SHA-256 document hash. Data is encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM and in transit over TLS 1.3 with forward secrecy. PearSign states support for U.S. ESIGN and UETA, EU eIDAS, and GDPR-compliant data-processing practices.

Pricing

PearSign is freemium, with no free trial. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 3 envelopes per month, 3 templates, 1 user, and email support. It is suitable for occasional signing or initial evaluation, but the quota is quickly exhausted. An envelope counts when sent regardless of signer count or opens; once the monthly allowance is used, new envelopes wait for reset or an upgrade. Retention on the entry plan is 30 days.

Starter costs $15 a month or $150 / yr. It raises capacity to 250 envelopes per month, 15 templates, and 3 team members, adding custom branding, webhooks, API access, and priority email support. This is the practical minimum for a small operation sending regular documents, though it lacks the bulk-send, FusionForms, phone verification, and broader team capacity of higher tiers; retention is 90 days.

Professional is $39 a month or $390 / yr. It provides 1,000 envelopes, 100 templates, 15 team members, bulk send, FusionForms, phone verification (2FA), all integrations, and chat support. It fits growing teams with repeatable intake or campaign-style signing. Business costs $129 a month or $1,290 / yr, with 4,000 envelopes, 250 templates, 50 team members, the same workflow features, and priority support. Enterprise costs $399 a month or $3,990 / yr and adds 16,000 envelopes, unlimited templates and team members, custom branding, webhooks, API access, and dedicated support. Enterprise also offers custom retention; published retention levels otherwise extend to 365 days or unlimited depending on plan.

Platforms

PearSign runs on the web and in any browser, with an iOS mobile app. Its API supports embedded signing, webhooks, identity verification, and signed-file retrieval. There is no sandbox environment, which makes production-key planning more important for development teams.

Who it's for

Choose PearSign if your business needs agreement drafting, signature collection, and structured client intake in one service, particularly when signers should use a link without an account. Professional and Business suit teams sending hundreds or thousands of envelopes and using FusionForms, while Enterprise is aimed at large teams needing extensive seats, templates, support, and retention control. Free is best for occasional use; Starter suits a small team that needs API access and branding without advanced bulk workflows.

Pros and cons

Pros

• One workflow from draft to seal: editable AI-assisted drafts, uploaded documents, signing, and completion records reduce handoffs.
• Account-free client forms: validated answers and file uploads through a link can simplify customer intake.
• Strong evidence package: digital sealing, certificates, detailed audit events, and document hashing support verification.
• Useful integration surface: native storage, CRM, messaging connections plus API and webhooks cover automation needs.

Cons

• Small free allowance: three envelopes monthly makes the no-cost tier unsuitable for routine volume.
• No API sandbox: disabled test keys complicate safe integration evaluation.
• Usage stops at the quota: new envelopes cannot be sent until reset or upgrade.
• AI drafts require oversight: generated clauses are editable and expressly not legal advice.

Alternatives

Digital Signature API Software is the broader category to compare when API-oriented signing is the priority. PandaDoc is worth choosing instead if you want Android access, a free trial, and a free allowance described as 60 documents per year. BoldSign suits buyers seeking a lower-cost free tier with 25 envelopes per month and two templates. Dropbox Sign API is the alternative when a dedicated API test mode and free package matter most. Xodo Sign is a fit for an API sandbox with a small production-document allowance. Signater offers a free plan with three envelopes monthly and explicit signer, document, and file-size limits. Skribble is an option for European teams comparing per-signature SES, AES, and QES pricing. Adobe Scan is for free mobile document scanning rather than a full signing workflow. Signeasy is an alternative for users who prefer a personal plan with unlimited signing and a stated monthly contract allowance.

Verdict

PearSign is a strong choice for teams that need editable agreement creation, account-free guided forms, and verifiable signed records in one workflow. Choose it when those capabilities and integrations justify a paid envelope allowance. Look elsewhere if you need a generous free tier, a testable API sandbox, or a simpler scanning-focused tool.