Is PandaDoc or signNow better for creating sales proposals?

PandaDoc is the better fit for teams that build proposals and quotes before requesting signatures. Its Business plan includes a quote builder, content library, and internal approval workflows. signNow focuses more on preparing documents and reusable forms for signing.

Which has a free plan?

PandaDoc has a free plan limited to five documents per month. signNow offers a seven-day free trial rather than a permanent free plan.

Which has the lower starting paid price?

signNow lists Business at $8 per month with annual billing, compared with $19 per seat per month for PandaDoc Starter with annual billing. Usage charges and the number of seats needed can affect the total cost.

Do PandaDoc and signNow limit sending?

PandaDoc lists unlimited documents created in its app on paid plans, while documents created through automations or integrations can require usage credits. signNow includes 100 signature invites on annual plans or 10 on monthly plans and charges for additional invites.

Can both products send documents in bulk?

Yes. PandaDoc offers bulk sending as an add-on on Business that requires usage credits. signNow includes bulk sending on Business Premium and higher.

Can both products collect payments during signing?

Yes. PandaDoc lists Stripe payments on its paid plans. signNow lists payment collection on Enterprise.

Do both products work on mobile devices?

Yes. PandaDoc and signNow both publish iOS and Android apps for working with documents and signatures.

Do both products integrate with Salesforce?

Yes. PandaDoc lists Salesforce integration as an extra-cost option on Business and Enterprise. signNow publishes a Salesforce integration; buyers should confirm access for their chosen plan.

PandaDoc vs signNow

Choose PandaDoc if you need to create proposals, quotes, and agreements before sending them for signature; choose signNow if your priority is eSignature workflows with a lower starting subscription price. Both offer templates, mobile apps, integrations, and bulk sending, but their plan features and usage allowances differ.

Last updated October 31, 2026.

At a glance

PandaDoc compared with signNow, one row per dimension
Dimension	PandaDoc	signNow
Primary workflow	Document creation, quotes, approvals, and eSignatures	eSignatures, reusable forms, and signing workflows
Starting paid price	Starter: $19 per seat/month, billed annually	Business: $8/month, billed annually
Additional users	Starter and Business priced per seat	Unlimited added users at no extra seat cost
Free access	Free plan; 5 documents per month	7-day free trial
Included sending	Unlimited app-created documents on paid plans; automation credits may cost extra	100 invites annually or 10 monthly; additional invites cost extra
Document creation	Drag-and-drop editor; Business adds quote builder	Document upload, fillable fields, and templates
Templates	Up to 5 on Free and Starter; unlimited on Business	Unlimited templates on paid plans
Approval workflows	Internal approval workflows on Business	Role-based signing order and approver recipients
Bulk sending	Business add-on requiring usage credits	Business Premium and higher
Payments during signing	Stripe integration on paid plans	Enterprise plan
Integrations	CRM integrations on Business; Salesforce costs extra	Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and NetSuite
Mobile and support	iOS and Android apps; 24/7 email and chat support	iOS and Android apps; 24/7 live chat on paid plans

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Which should you choose?

Choose PandaDoc if

Sales teams creating proposals and quotes
Teams needing internal approval workflows
Occasional senders who can use a limited free plan
Teams creating documents directly in the app

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Choose signNow if

Teams focused primarily on collecting signatures
Organizations adding many users to a signing workspace
Teams reusing forms and document groups
Buyers seeking a lower-priced paid entry plan

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The verdict

PandaDoc is the better fit when document creation, sales quotes, internal approvals, and signing need to happen in one workflow, particularly on its Business plan. signNow is the better fit when reusable signing workflows and access for a broad team matter more than proposal creation. Compare expected sending volume as well as subscription price: signNow includes a defined invite allowance with charges for additional invites, while PandaDoc distinguishes documents created in its app from automation usage that may require credits.