How much should a small company expect to pay for a basic e-signature solution?

For a small company, a basic e-signature solution usually costs around:

• $10–$30 per user/month for individual or small-team plans
• $20–$60 per month total for very small business plans with limited users/features
• $100–$300+ per month if you need multiple users, templates, admin controls, or higher document volume

Typical pricing patterns

• Free tiers: often available, but usually very limited
  • e.g. 3–5 documents/month, single user, basic signing only
• Starter/small business plans: common choice for small companies
  • usually include templates, reminders, audit trail, and branding
• Per-envelope / pay-as-you-go: some vendors charge by document sent
  • can be cheaper if usage is irregular

What affects the price

• Number of users
• Monthly document volume
• Advanced features like templates, bulk send, integrations, API access, or identity verification
• Compliance needs (HIPAA, SOC 2, eIDAS, etc.)

Rule of thumb

If you just need simple send-and-sign functionality, expect about $15–$25 per user/month or $20–$50/month total for a very small business.

If you want, I can also give you a price comparison of common vendors like DocuSign, Dropbox Sign, PandaDoc, or Adobe Sign.