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Adobe Acrobat vs Docusign: pricing by team size

For 1 user, 5 envelopes/mo, Docusign is cheaper: $120/yr (Personal) vs $179.88/yr (Acrobat Standard). For 1 user, 20 envelopes/mo, only Adobe Acrobat has a self-serve plan that fits (Acrobat Standard, $179.88/yr).

Last checked 2026-10-17 on the official pages.

The cheapest plan from each vendor that fits the users and monthly envelopes, billed yearly, from Adobe Acrobat ↗ and Docusign ↗ official pricing, checked 2026-10-17. Features differ between plans.

ScenarioAdobe AcrobatDocusign
1 user, 5 envelopes/moAcrobat Standard: $179.88/yr limit not statedPersonal: $120/yr
1 user, 20 envelopes/moAcrobat Standard: $179.88/yr limit not statedno self-serve plan fits
2 users, 20 envelopes/mono self-serve plan fitsno self-serve plan fits
3 users, 30 envelopes/mono self-serve plan fitsno self-serve plan fits
5 users, 50 envelopes/mono self-serve plan fitsno self-serve plan fits
10 users, 100 envelopes/mono self-serve plan fitsno self-serve plan fits
25 users, 250 envelopes/mono self-serve plan fitsno self-serve plan fits

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Frequently asked questions

Is Adobe Acrobat cheaper than Docusign?

For 1 user, 5 envelopes/mo, Docusign is cheaper: $120/yr (Personal) vs $179.88/yr (Acrobat Standard). For 1 user, 20 envelopes/mo, only Adobe Acrobat has a self-serve plan that fits (Acrobat Standard, $179.88/yr).

Is Adobe Acrobat free?

No paid-feature free plan. Adobe Acrobat Reader is free for opening and viewing PDFs, but requesting e-signatures needs a paid Acrobat plan.

Is Docusign free?

No. Docusign's eSignature pricing page lists no free plan, only paid plans and a free trial.