Free electronic signature software.
Sign or send 3 free envelopes in total. No credit card, no recipient limit, and an AATL-backed certificate on every completed document — including on the free plan.
Free, and not stripped down.
Most free e-signature tiers withhold the part that makes a signed document hold up. This one does not.
3 envelopes total
Three free envelopes across self-signing and sending. This is a lifetime allowance and does not reset each month.
No credit card
You are not asked for one to start, so there is nothing to cancel and nothing to forget to cancel.
No recipient cap
An envelope can go to as many signers as the document needs. Several free plans in this category limit you to two.
The AATL seal, on the free plan
Completed documents carry an AATL-backed certificate, so the signed PDF opens in Adobe Acrobat without a trust warning. This is the part most free tiers do not include at any price.
A tamper-evident audit trail
Every view, field entry and signature is recorded, and the finished document is sealed so later edits are detectable.
Legally binding under ESIGN and UETA
Signatures collected through PearSign are intended to be binding under the same U.S. statutes that govern electronic signatures generally.
How the other free plans work.
Taken from each vendor’s own pricing pages, checked 2026-08-25. Where a competitor is the better fit, the full comparison says so.
Dropbox Sign
A 30-day trial rather than an ongoing free tier.
Full PearSign vs Dropbox Sign comparisonAdobe Acrobat Sign
A free trial rather than an ongoing free tier.
Full PearSign vs Adobe Acrobat Sign comparisonBefore you sign up.
Is PearSign's electronic signature software really free?
Yes. The free plan allows 3 envelopes total, does not expire, and does not ask for a credit card. It is a permanent tier rather than a trial, and documents signed on it carry the same AATL-backed certificate and tamper-evident audit trail as documents signed on a paid plan.
Are free electronic signatures legally binding?
Signatures collected through PearSign are intended to be legally binding under the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA — the same statutes that govern electronic signatures generally. Being on the free plan does not change the legal standing of the signature, and does not remove the certificate of completion or the audit trail.
What happens when I use all my free envelopes?
After your three free envelopes, choose a paid plan to send more. The free allowance does not reset. Existing signing requests and completed documents remain available. There is no automatic charge.
Do I need an account to sign a document someone sends me?
No. Recipients sign from a secure link in a browser or on a phone with no account and no download. Only the person sending the document needs an account.
How does the free plan compare with other free e-signature tools?
DocuSign: No free plan — every tier is paid. PandaDoc: A free eSign plan, capped by year and by recipient. Dropbox Sign: A 30-day trial rather than an ongoing free tier. SignNow: A 7-day free trial rather than an ongoing free tier. Adobe Acrobat Sign: A free trial rather than an ongoing free tier. PearSign: 3 free envelopes total, no card, no recipient cap, AATL seal included. Figures checked 2026-08-25.