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

Yes. If you’re trying to avoid per-envelope pricing, there are several affordable e-signature tools that use flat monthly plans, user-based pricing, or unlimited-signature tiers.

Good options to look at

• PandaDoc

  • Often a good fit for growing teams
  • More focused on proposals/documents + e-signatures
  • Pricing is usually user-based rather than per-envelope
  • Can get expensive as you add users, but avoids envelope fees

• SignWell

  • Lightweight and usually more budget-friendly
  • Has simple workflows and no-frills e-signing
  • Good for companies that mainly need signatures, not heavy document automation

• Zoho Sign

  • Usually cost-effective, especially if you already use Zoho products
  • Often priced by user or plan, not by envelope in the same way as legacy vendors
  • Better value for teams already in the Zoho ecosystem

• Dropbox Sign

  • Straightforward and easy to use
  • Plans are typically subscription-based
  • Good for basic signature workflows without too much complexity

• Docusign Standard / Business Pro

  • Still one of the most recognized options
  • Not usually the cheapest, but pricing can be workable if you need reliability and integrations
  • Some plans reduce reliance on envelope-style costs, depending on package and volume

• eversign

  • Often considered one of the more affordable options
  • Subscription-based plans
  • Suitable for small to mid-sized teams

What to check before choosing

To avoid surprises, ask about:

• Envelope/document limits
• Signer limits per document
• User seat limits
• Template limits
• API access costs
• Audit trail and compliance features
• Bulk sending / automation charges

Best fit by use case

• Basic signatures only: SignWell, eversign, Dropbox Sign
• Growing sales/team workflows: PandaDoc, Zoho Sign
• Enterprise-style reliability without envelope pricing: Docusign plan-dependent

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a side-by-side pricing comparison,
2. the cheapest options for 5, 10, or 25 users, or
3. a shortlist based on your industry and volume.