DocuSeal
Reusable document templates, multiple recipients, signing links, reminders, and audit records; self-host it and the core workflow is not metered.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Hosted signup or one-command Docker or Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Production still needs persistent volumes, a domain, HTTPS, email delivery, backups and upgrades
- Where Your Data Lives
- By default SQLite and uploaded documents in the mounted /data directory; PostgreSQL and MySQL are optional
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It does not match DocuSign's breadth of identity checks, compliance programs, enterprise controls and integrations.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $11/mo ($132/yr) in subscriptions
DocuSeal FAQ
Common questions
Is DocuSeal free and open source?+
DocuSeal is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on local or hosted. Reusable document templates, multiple recipients, signing links, reminders, and audit records; self-host it and the core workflow is not metered.
What paid software does DocuSeal replace?+
DocuSeal serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: DocuSign, saving up to $11/month ($132/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up DocuSeal?+
Installation: Hosted signup or one-command Docker or Docker Compose. Setup notes: Production still needs persistent volumes, a domain, HTTPS, email delivery, backups and upgrades
What is the catch or trade-off with DocuSeal?+
It does not match DocuSign's breadth of identity checks, compliance programs, enterprise controls and integrations.