Firma vs Docusign
The faster, cheaper DocuSign API alternative
Firma gives you a simple e-signature API at just 2.9¢ per envelope. No contracts. No minimums. Integration in hours, not weeks.
Why Compare Firma and DocuSign?
When most teams think about e-signatures, DocuSign is the first name that comes up. The problem is that DocuSign is designed for large enterprises. For startups and SaaS teams, that usually means expensive contracts, minimum commitments, and a long sales cycle before you can even start building.
Firma takes a different approach. You can sign up instantly, pay only for what you use, and start building in hours.
Comparison
Firma vs DocuSign API: Side by Side
See how Firma stacks up against DocuSign on cost, speed, and flexibility.
Developer Experience
Firma’s API is built to be easy to drop in. Most teams are live in hours because you get embedded template and signing editors included.
DocuSign’s API is feature-rich but harder to navigate. Developers often spend weeks integrating, sometimes even needing consulting help to get through setup.
Pricing and Flexibility
Firma is simple. Pay 2.9¢ per envelope with no upfront commitments.
For a team sending 10,000 envelopes a year:
Firma: $290 total
DocuSign: possibly $10k+ after enterprise contracts, tiers, and minimums
That kind of gap adds up quickly, especially for startups that need to keep costs predictable.
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Security and Compliance
Firma supports major e-signature and data-protection standards so you can build with confidence:
US: ESIGN Act, UETA, HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11
EU/UK: eIDAS (SES, AdES, QES), GDPR, UK eIDAS
Security frameworks: SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001
You get the coverage you need without being locked into enterprise contracts.
