DocuSeal

DocuSeal is an open-source electronic signature (eSignature) and document workflow platform for sending PDFs for signing, collecting form data, and managing templates and recipients. It focuses on being a DocuSign-style experience that you can run yourself while keeping documents and signature flows under your control.

Key Features

• Create reusable templates for PDFs and add fillable fields (text, dates, checkboxes, signatures, etc.)
• Send signature requests to one or multiple recipients with configurable signing order
• Web-based signing experience for recipients (no account required for signers)
• Audit trail / signing log and status tracking for envelopes/documents
• Team/workspace features for managing templates and documents with multiple users
• Email delivery for signature requests and notifications (SMTP configuration)
• API and webhooks for embedding signing and integrating with external systems
• PDF generation and finalized signed document download

Use Cases

• Collect legally binding signatures for contracts, NDAs, and HR documents
• Build internal approval/sign-off flows for policies and operational documents
• Embed signing into a customer portal or product onboarding workflow

Limitations and Considerations

• Feature set is focused on core eSignature workflows; advanced enterprise compliance/tooling may require additional evaluation depending on your regulatory needs.

DocuSeal is well-suited for organizations that need a straightforward, modern eSignature and document template system with integration options. It covers the essential send-sign-complete lifecycle while remaining extensible via API/webhooks for custom workflows.