First thanks for shring this. Why should one use this (or docusign hellosign etc) if there are open source esignature platforms like documenso docuseal etc
We believe using an independent third party (like SignatureAPI, Docusign, etc) for electronic signatures adds value. If you host your own electronic signature platform instance, you act as both the authority and the signer/signee. In case of a dispute, this could make the signature difficult to defend.
That said, there may be cases where a self-hosted solution makes sense (eg in high-trust situations), and I always like seeing new electronic signature platforms come in and challenge the incumbents.
Out of the box, we authenticate using email links, which is not the strongest method but sufficient for most cases and legally recognized.
You can also bring your own identity verification provider (eg ID card comparison with live video, biometrics, HSM token, etc) and integrate that verification into the signing process. Our API is flexible enough to support this.
Our API lets you create and track e-signature transactions ("envelopes"), while the actual signing (the "ceremony") happens in a user interface we provide. You can customize, localize, and brand this UI, embed it into your web or mobile app, or send a link to your signers to sign.
First thanks for shring this. Why should one use this (or docusign hellosign etc) if there are open source esignature platforms like documenso docuseal etc
We believe using an independent third party (like SignatureAPI, Docusign, etc) for electronic signatures adds value. If you host your own electronic signature platform instance, you act as both the authority and the signer/signee. In case of a dispute, this could make the signature difficult to defend.
That said, there may be cases where a self-hosted solution makes sense (eg in high-trust situations), and I always like seeing new electronic signature platforms come in and challenge the incumbents.
I didn't see any verification of the person, like checking an ID. Is that not a normal part of electronic signatures?
It seems like a path that a tech savvy company could excel in: document/ID photos, voice or video confirmations, recorded interviews..
Out of the box, we authenticate using email links, which is not the strongest method but sufficient for most cases and legally recognized.
You can also bring your own identity verification provider (eg ID card comparison with live video, biometrics, HSM token, etc) and integrate that verification into the signing process. Our API is flexible enough to support this.
Finally an affordable competitor in this bureauoratic market
Can you explain how is this affordable, like it is 1/4th the price but it still seems exorbitant (¢25) given that it's a basic service.
I always found DocuSign way too expensive for what it is. Hope to see you guys take them over
Do people sign documents through an API, like in an API call?
Our API lets you create and track e-signature transactions ("envelopes"), while the actual signing (the "ceremony") happens in a user interface we provide. You can customize, localize, and brand this UI, embed it into your web or mobile app, or send a link to your signers to sign.
I am just here to support any competitor kicking off DocuSign off the market.