Trusted by 2,000+ South African businesses

Sign documents online.
Legally binding. Done in minutes.

No more printing, scanning, or couriering contracts. Send any document for signing — your client signs on their phone or computer, and you both get a legally valid copy. Built for South Africa, priced in Rands.

50k+
Documents signed
<3 min
Average signing time
R0
Printing costs
100%
Legally valid in SA

How it works

01

Upload your document

Drop in any PDF, Word doc, or use one of our ready-made templates.

02

Add who needs to sign

Type in their name and email. They get a link — no app download needed.

03

Done — everyone gets a copy

Once signed, everyone receives the final document. Stored safely for you.

Cost Analysis

DocuSign is costing South African businesses 7x more than necessary

Per-user USD pricing with ZAR conversion at R17/$ creates unsustainable costs. Here are the real numbers for a team of 5.

DocuSign Standard
USD Price$25/user/mo
ZAR Price~R425/user/mo
Annual (5 users)R25,500/yr

Basic templates, limited API, US-centric

DocuSign Business Pro
USD Price$40/user/mo
ZAR Price~R680/user/mo
Annual (5 users)R40,800/yr

Advanced fields, bulk send, PowerForms

SignSure Professional
Recommended
USD PriceNative ZAR
ZAR PriceR299/mo (flat)
Annual (5 users)R3,588/yr

5 users included, full API, webhooks, SA compliant

Savings with SignSure Professional: R21,912/yr (86% less) vs DocuSign Standard for the same team size.

Security & Compliance

Enterprise-grade security, built in

256-bit

AES Encryption

End-to-end encryption at rest and in transit

s.13-15

ECT Act Compliant

Full compliance with Electronic Communications Act

100%

Immutable Audit Trail

Tamper-evident logs with SHA-256 hashing

Ch.3

POPIA Compliant

Data processed and stored within South Africa

0

Lock-in Period

Export your data anytime, cancel anytime

Market Analysis

Top complaints about incumbent e-signature platforms in SA

Data collected from G2 reviews, developer forums, and direct customer interviews across 200+ South African businesses.

Per-user pricing too expensive
IncumbentR425+/user/mo
SignSureFlat rate from R99/mo
Source: G2 Reviews, 2025
USD billing with ZAR conversion
Incumbent~R17/$ exchange rate
SignSureNative ZAR pricing
Source: Forex avg. 2025-2026
No local data residency
IncumbentUS/EU data centres
SignSureSouth African hosting
Source: POPIA requirement
Complex API, poor DX
IncumbentSOAP + REST hybrid
SignSureRESTful, <200ms response
Source: Developer surveys
Overkill for SA legal needs
IncumbentUS/EU compliance focus
SignSureECT Act s.13-15 native
Source: ECT Act comparison
Long contract lock-ins
IncumbentAnnual contracts typical
SignSureMonthly, cancel anytime
Source: Pricing pages, 2025
Compare providers

How SignSure compares

A clear look at what each provider offers South African businesses.

FeatureSignSureDocuSignHelloSignSigniOQuicklySign
Native ZAR pricing
ECT Act compliance
POPIA Ch.3 compliance
SA data residency
WhatsApp signing
Ease of use
PIN verification
Send to multiple signers
Custom branding
Automated workflows
SMS notifications
No per-user pricing
Monthly billing (no lock-in)
Starting price (ZAR/mo)
R99
~R425
~R340
R199
R149
Full support
Partial
Not available
Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Simple, powerful tools to get documents signed faster — built for South African businesses.

Reusable Templates

Create document templates once, then send them again and again. Add signer fields, dropdowns, and checkboxes — no design skills needed.

Supports PDF, DOCX, and HTML uploads
Bulk Sending

Send the same document to hundreds of signers at once. Upload a CSV or add recipients manually — track every signature in real time.

Up to 1,000 recipients per batch
Real-time Notifications

Get notified the moment a document is viewed, signed, or declined. Full audit trail for every signer so nothing slips through the cracks.

Email and SMS alerts included
Sign from Anywhere

Signers can review and sign documents on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop. No app downloads or account creation required.

WhatsApp and SMS signing supported
Your Brand, Your Look

Add your logo, brand colours, and custom domain to the signing experience. Personalise email templates so every touchpoint feels like you.

Custom domain support included
Automated Workflows

Set up signing sequences, approval chains, and automatic reminders. Documents move through your process without manual follow-ups.

Scheduled and recurring workflows
Pricing

Transparent pricing in ZAR. No per-user fees.

Flat monthly rates with users included. No hidden fees, no USD conversion surprises, no annual lock-in.

Starter
R99/mo

For freelancers and sole proprietors getting started with digital signatures.

50/mo
Documents
1
Users
5
Templates
REST API
API Access
Email
Support
  • Basic document templates
  • REST API access
  • Email notifications
  • ECT Act compliant
  • Immutable audit trail
  • PDF export
Professional
Popular
R299/mo

For growing teams that need branding, full API access, and webhook integrations.

200/mo
Documents
5
Users
25
Templates
Full API + Webhooks
API Access
Priority email
Support
  • Everything in Starter
  • Custom branding & domain
  • Full API with webhooks
  • SMS notifications
  • Custom email templates
  • Team management
  • Bulk send (100/batch)
Business
R599/mo

For established businesses with high volume needs and workflow automation.

Unlimited
Documents
15
Users
Unlimited
Templates
Full API + Bulk API
API Access
Priority + Phone
Support
  • Everything in Professional
  • Unlimited documents
  • Automated workflows (DAG)
  • Bulk API (1,000/batch)
  • Priority support + phone
  • Advanced analytics
  • SSO integration
  • Custom roles & permissions
Enterprise
R1,499/mo

For large organizations needing dedicated support, SLAs, and custom integrations.

Unlimited
Documents
50+
Users
Unlimited
Templates
Custom Integration
API Access
Dedicated manager
Support
  • Everything in Business
  • 50+ users included
  • Dedicated account manager
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Custom API integrations
  • On-premise option
  • SAML/OIDC SSO
  • Compliance reporting
  • Custom contract terms

All plans include: ECT Act compliance, POPIA compliance, 256-bit encryption, immutable audit trail. 14-day free trial on all plans.

Savings Calculator

See how much you'll save

Drag the slider to set your team size and compare SignSure against the most popular e-signature providers in South Africa.

Team Size
Number of users5
150

Your SignSure plan

ProfessionalR299/mo

Up to 5 users included

DocuSign
R2 125/mo
$25/user/mo
You save
R1 826/mo
86% less
HelloSign
R1 700/mo
$20/user/mo
You save
R1 401/mo
82% less
SigniO
R499/mo
Flat tiers (ZAR)
You save
R200/mo
40% less
QuicklySign
R399/mo
Flat tiers (ZAR)
You save
R100/mo
25% less
South African Advantage

Purpose-built for the South African legal framework

Not a US product with a ZAR price tag. SignSure is engineered from the ground up for South African compliance, infrastructure, and business needs.

ECT Act Compliance
Act 25 of 2002, s.13-15

Electronic signatures recognised as legally valid under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. Data messages satisfy writing and signature requirements.

POPIA Compliance
Act 4 of 2013, Chapter 3

Full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act. Lawful processing, purpose limitation, data minimisation, and information officer protocols.

SA Data Residency
POPIA s.72 (Cross-border)

All document data processed and stored within South African borders. No cross-border transfer without adequate protection as defined in s.72.

Local Infrastructure
Johannesburg DC

Primary infrastructure hosted in Johannesburg with sub-20ms latency for SA users. Disaster recovery in Cape Town. No reliance on international CDNs for signing.

ZAR-native Billing
No forex exposure

Priced and billed entirely in South African Rands. No USD conversion fees, no exchange rate volatility. Predictable costs month to month.

Local Support
SAST (UTC+2)

Support team operating in South African Standard Time. No waiting for US business hours. Average response time under 2 hours during business days.

Industry: Automotive

Automotive Dealer Pack

Purpose-built templates and workflows for South African motor dealerships. Pre-configured for OTP, F&I, and trade-in document flows with bulk signing for fleet deals.

12
Avg. docs per vehicle sale
OTP, finance, insurance, trade-in
73%
Faster deal closure
From 5 days to 1.3 days average
R8,400
Saved per dealership/mo
vs other providers for 10 users
100%
NaTIS compatible
ECT Act valid for vehicle transfers
Start automotive trial

Pre-built document templates

Offer to Purchase (OTP)
Finance & Insurance (F&I) applications
Trade-in agreements
Vehicle condition reports
Delivery checklists
Service plan agreements
Fleet management contracts
Rental agreements

All templates are ready to send — just add your signers and go.

Pre-built document templates

Offer to Purchase (OTP)
Sole & dual mandate agreements
FICA compliance forms
Lease agreements (residential)
Lease agreements (commercial)
Property condition reports
Bond origination forms
Sectional title resolutions

API endpoint: POST /v1/documents?pack=property

Workflow: Sequential (agent → buyer → seller → conveyancer)

Industry: Real Estate

Property Transaction Pack

End-to-end digital signing for South African real estate transactions. Pre-configured sequential workflows for multi-party property deals with FICA compliance built in.

18
Avg. docs per transaction
OTP, mandates, compliance, FICA
64%
Faster mandate signing
From 3 days to 1.1 days average
R12,600
Saved per agency/mo
vs DocuSign for 15-agent agency
100%
Deeds Office compatible
ECT Act valid for property docs
Start property trial

Get started

Get documents signed in minutes

Upload a document, add your signers, and send — it's that simple. Signers receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp and sign from any device.

14 days
Free trial
2 min
To send your first doc
0
Credit card required

How it works

Upload your document

PDF, Word, or HTML

Add signers

Email, SMS, or WhatsApp

They sign online

Any device, no app needed

Done — legally binding

ECT Act compliant