Are there affordable electronic signature apps for growing companies that don’t want per-envelope charges?

Yes. If you’re a growing company and want to avoid per-envelope pricing, there are several more affordable options that use per-user, flat-rate, or bulk document pricing instead.

Good alternatives to per-envelope pricing

• Dropbox Sign — typically simpler pricing and no traditional “envelope” model like DocuSign.
• Adobe Acrobat Sign — often sold by user/license; can be cost-effective if your team already uses Adobe tools.
• PandaDoc — good for sales teams and proposals; usually subscription-based.
• SignWell — one of the more budget-friendly options for small teams.
• Zoho Sign — often affordable, especially if you already use Zoho apps.
• SignRequest — lightweight and usually cheaper than enterprise-heavy platforms.
• DocuWare / airSlate / Fillout + e-sign integrations — depending on workflow, these can be economical.

What to look for

If you want to avoid surprise costs, check for:

• Unlimited signatures or high monthly send limits
• Per-user vs. per-document pricing
• Team/shared templates
• API access if you automate signatures
• Compliance needs like SOC 2, eIDAS, HIPAA, or ESIGN/UETA

Quick rule of thumb

• Low volume, small team: SignWell, Zoho Sign, Dropbox Sign
• Sales/proposal heavy: PandaDoc
• Already in Microsoft/Adobe ecosystem: Adobe Acrobat Sign
• Workflow-heavy automation: airSlate, Zoho, or API-first tools

If you want, I can give you a short comparison table with current pricing models for 5–7 tools based on your team size and signature volume.