Why European Companies Are Switching from DocuSign to ValidSign
The digital signature market is growing rapidly. More organizations are making the transition from paper processes to digital signing. But when choosing a platform, there's more at play than just functionality. Where is your data stored? Which legislation applies? And who has access to your contracts?
These questions become increasingly relevant as European regulations around data sovereignty and privacy become stricter. DocuSign, the American platform that dominated the market for years, is losing ground to European alternatives. ValidSign leads the way.
Data Stays in Europe
The fundamental difference between ValidSign and DocuSign lies in data storage. ValidSign processes and stores all data exclusively in European data centers. Your contracts, signatures, and personal data never leave the European Union.
With DocuSign, data is processed by default in American data centers. While European storage options exist, they fall under American law - including the CLOUD Act, which can grant American authorities access to non-American citizens' data.
For organizations handling sensitive contracts - think healthcare institutions, governments, financial service providers, and law firms - this is a crucial difference.
Fully GDPR and eIDAS Compliant
ValidSign was built from the ground up with European regulations as its foundation:
- GDPR: Full compliance with European privacy legislation. No data transfer to third countries.
- eIDAS Regulation: Support for all levels of electronic signatures - from simple (SES) to advanced (AES) and qualified (QES).
- ISO 27001: Certified information security management.
Functionality on the Same Level
A common misconception is that European alternatives offer less functionality. This doesn't apply to ValidSign:
- Advanced workflows: Set up complex signing routes with parallel and sequential steps.
- Bulk sending: Send hundreds of documents at once for signing.
- Identity verification: Use iDIN, DigiD, eHerkenning, BankID and more to verify signers.
- API & integrations: Connect ValidSign with Salesforce, SharePoint, SAP and 60+ other platforms.
- Mobile app: Sign anywhere via the ValidSign app for iOS and Android.
- Advanced reporting: Real-time insight into all your signing processes.
Cost Advantage
ValidSign offers a transparent pricing model without hidden costs. Where DocuSign regularly increases prices and charges extra for European compliance options, ValidSign includes by default:
- Unlimited users (Enterprise plan)
- European data storage at no extra cost
- All identity verification methods included
- Dedicated Dutch support team
Local Support in Your Language
ValidSign is headquartered in Deventer, the Netherlands. This means:
- Dutch-speaking customer service that understands your market
- Support in your time zone (no waiting for American office hours)
- Direct lines to the development team
- Custom solutions for the Dutch and European market
The Switch Is Easier Than You Think
Migrating from DocuSign to ValidSign is a streamlined process. Our migration team guides you step by step:
1. Analysis: We map your current usage and workflows
2. Configuration: Your templates, users, and integrations are set up
3. Migration: Existing documents and audit trails are transferred
4. Training: Your team is trained on the new platform
5. Go-live: After thorough testing, you go live with ValidSign
Most organizations are fully operational on ValidSign within 2-4 weeks.
Conclusion
Choosing an e-signature platform goes beyond comparing features. It's about trust, compliance, and data sovereignty. ValidSign offers the same - and often better - functionality as DocuSign, but with the certainty that your data stays in Europe, under European law.
Curious how ValidSign can help your organization? Request a free demo or create a free account.
