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Free and open-source DocuSign alternatives

DocuSign (Electronic signature and agreement software) is a commercial product. These 2 tools do the same job and are free to use or to self-host.
Short answer: the best free alternatives to DocuSign are Documenso and OpenSign. Self-hosting is free; you pay only for the server (a small VPS is about $4–6/mo). Licenses and prices checked 2026-10-01.
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    Documenso

    Open-source document signing

    Open-source e-signature; self-host for free.

    Open source (AGPL-3.0) ·★ 15k GitHub stars · last commit 2026-10-07 · details

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    OpenSign

    Seal the Deal Openly

    Self-hostable e-signature; a few server routes are separately licensed.

    Open source (AGPL-3.0) ·★ 7.1k GitHub stars · last commit 2026-08-21 · ▲ 1 upvotes on DevHunt · details

Want paid options too? See all DocuSign alternatives or the full free alternatives list. Beyond developer tools, OSS Software lists more open-source DocuSign alternatives.

FAQ

Is there a free alternative to DocuSign?+

Yes. Documenso and OpenSign do the same job for free; Documenso and OpenSign are open source.

What is the best open-source alternative to DocuSign?+

Documenso is the most starred on GitHub (15k stars). Open-source e-signature; self-host for free.

Open source: OSI-approved license. Free to self-host: the code is public and free to run yourself, with limits in the license.