If you’re building a SaaS product that needs e-signatures, you already know the options range from enterprise-grade giants to simple, developer-first APIs. But here’s the truth: most providers are built for large enterprises, not agile teams. That means bloated features, annual contracts, and pricing that can crush a growing startup. Let’s break down the real cost-benefit reality and why a lean, pay-as-you-go solution like Firma.dev makes sense.
The Hidden Cost of Enterprise E-Sign Solutions
Traditional e-signature providers market themselves as feature-rich platforms. Sounds great, until you realize that with those features come:
Upfront Contracts: Multi-year commitments that lock you in before you even launch.
High Minimums: Monthly or annual minimums designed for enterprise budgets.
Sky-High Per-Envelope Pricing: Often several dollars per envelope.
Do the math: If you send 100,000 envelopes per year at $2 per envelope, that’s $200,000 annually—just for e-signatures. Over five years, that’s $1,000,000. That’s money better spent on product development.
Why Firma.dev Works for Startups and SaaS Teams
Firma.dev was built for developers and product teams who care about speed, cost, and security. Here’s what sets us apart:
Transparent Pricing: Just 2.9 cents per envelope. No minimums. No surprises.
No Contracts: Start free, scale as you need. No multi-year lock-in.
Developer-Friendly: A simple REST API that you can integrate in hours, not weeks.
Secure & Compliant: Meets industry standards without enterprise bloat.
Analytics for Teams: Understand usage and optimize workflows with built-in reporting.
Now compare: 100,000 envelopes at 2.9 cents each is just $2,900/year. Over five years, that’s $14,500. The savings? Nearly $985,500, or a staggering 98.5% cost reduction compared to typical enterprise pricing.
The Cost-Benefit Equation
When evaluating e-signature providers, ask:
How fast can I integrate?
Am I paying for features I’ll never use?
Does pricing scale with my growth?
With Firma.dev, the answers are simple: quick integration, only pay for what you send, and pricing that makes sense for lean teams.
Summary
Enterprise e-signature solutions weren’t built for SaaS startups. Firma.dev is. With affordable pricing, zero minimum commitments, easy API integration, and enterprise-level security without the enterprise headaches, you can ship faster and save thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands.
Ready to try? Get started with Firma.dev for free—no credit card required.
