SignEasy Alternative for Developers
The Best SignEasy Alternative for Developers
SignEasy's API starts at $125/month and still expects a finished document before it can send anything for signature. CraftMyPDF generates the PDF from your data and routes it for signature in the same API call, on your existing credits, at roughly a tenth of the cost per signature.
- 50 free credits/month, forever
- No credit card required
- SOC 2 Type II audited (via Documenso)
How CraftMyPDF's eSign API compares to SignEasy
The differences that matter for a workflow that starts with data, not a finished document.
| Feature | CraftMyPDF eSign API | SignEasy API |
|---|---|---|
| Generates the PDF from data | Yes | No (upload a finished document) |
| Same API call for generation + signing | Yes | N/A (signing-only API) |
| Cost per signed document | ~$0.14 | ~$1.50 |
| Separate subscription required | No (existing PDF credits) | Yes ($125-$250/month) |
| Free tier | 5 signed docs/month, ongoing | 100 requests, sandbox/evaluation |
| Embedded signing in your app | No (hosted email-link) | Yes |
| Best for | Teams generating PDFs from data that also need signatures | Teams that need embedded signing or full contract management |
Why generate and sign in one call
Built for teams already generating PDFs from data who want one predictable bill instead of a second vendor and a second subscription just to collect a signature.
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One API call, not two systems
SignEasy's API signs documents you already have. It doesn't generate them. If your contract, offer letter, or invoice starts as data in your database, you still need a separate PDF generation step before SignEasy can touch it. CraftMyPDF generates the PDF from your template and data, then routes it for signature, same endpoint, same API key, one call.
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Roughly a tenth of the cost per signature
CraftMyPDF's e-signature runs about $0.14 per signed document. SignEasy's API starts at $125/month for 1,000 requests, roughly $1.50 per signed envelope. For teams sending hundreds of contracts a month, that gap adds up fast.
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No separate plan or subscription
SignEasy's API pricing sits apart from their $10-$30/seat consumer plans, starting at $125/month just for API access. CraftMyPDF's e-signature runs on your existing CraftMyPDF credits, 10 credits per signed document, no new subscription to manage.
API capabilities, side by side
Scoped to what matters for a developer choosing between the two.
| Features | CraftMyPDF eSign API | SignEasy API |
|---|---|---|
| PDF generation from template + data | Yes | No |
| eSignature routing | Yes | Yes |
| Recipient roles | 5 (Signer, Approver, Viewer, CC, Assistant) | Not role-based |
| Field types | 10 (signature, initials, date, text, dropdown +) | Signature, initials, date, text, stamps |
| Parallel or sequential signing | Yes | Yes |
| Signature methods | Draw, type, or upload | Draw, type, or upload |
| Embedded signing in your app | No | Yes (Intermediate plan+) |
| Embedded document sending in your app | No | Yes (Intermediate plan+) |
| Webhooks | No | Yes (Intermediate plan+) |
| Reusable templates | Yes (dynamic, data-driven) | Yes (static document reuse) |
| Max signers per envelope | Not role-limited | 45 |
| ESIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS (SES) | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes (via Documenso) | Yes |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes (add-on) |
| 21 CFR Part 11 | No | Yes |
| Works via existing PDF API, no new endpoint | Yes | N/A (dedicated signing API) |
When SignEasy's API might be the better fit
SignEasy has built real depth into their signing API. Here's when it's the right call.
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You need embedded signing inside your own app
SignEasy's Intermediate and Advanced API plans let you embed the signing and sending experience directly inside your product, so signers never leave your UI. CraftMyPDF's e-signature is hosted email-link signing: recipients get a signing link by email and complete it on CraftMyPDF's domain. If a fully embedded, white-labeled signing experience is a hard requirement, SignEasy's API is built for that.
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You need webhooks for signing status
SignEasy's API pushes instant webhook updates as a signature request moves through its lifecycle. CraftMyPDF's eSign status is trackable on the Signed Documents dashboard, but doesn't currently push webhook events. If your workflow depends on real-time status callbacks, SignEasy handles that natively.
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You need 21 CFR Part 11 or SMS signer authentication
SignEasy supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and SMS OTP as an extra authentication layer for signers. CraftMyPDF's eSign covers ESIGN Act, UETA, and eIDAS (SES), standard for US and EU business signatures, but not the FDA's electronic records standard. If your industry specifically requires 21 CFR Part 11, SignEasy covers that.
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You want a full contract management platform, not just an API
SignEasy's API sits on top of a broader product: shared workspaces, a contract repository, AI-powered term extraction, renewal tracking, and reporting. CraftMyPDF is a PDF generation and e-signature API, not a contract management platform. If your team needs a UI for managing contracts after they're signed, SignEasy's broader product covers more ground.
Pricing: roughly a tenth of the cost per signature
SignEasy's API is priced separately from their consumer plans. CraftMyPDF's e-signature runs on your existing credits.
| CraftMyPDF eSign API | SignEasy API | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 5 signed docs/month, at no cost, ongoing | 100 requests, sandbox/evaluation |
| Cost per signed document | ~$0.14 | ~$1.50 |
| Entry paid tier | Included in existing CraftMyPDF plan credits | $125/month or $1,499/year, 1,000 requests |
| Higher tier | Included in existing CraftMyPDF plan credits | $250/month or $2,999/year, 2,000 requests |
| Enterprise / custom volume | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| Separate subscription required | No | Yes |
Add generate + sign to your workflow in 3 steps
If you're already using CraftMyPDF to generate PDFs, this takes minutes. If you're not, most teams are live within a day.
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Enable e-signature on a template
Turn on e-signature for any existing PDF template. Set signing order, envelope expiration, and place fields for each recipient.
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Call the same API you already use
No new endpoint, no new API key. Generate the PDF the same way you always do, e-signature routing happens automatically.
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Track and download
Follow every envelope from Queued to Completed on the Signed Documents page, and download the signed PDF the moment it's done.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before switching.
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Generate and sign, one API call
50 free credits every month, forever. Enough for 5 signed documents at no cost. No credit card required.