Short answer: DocSend has two signature features. eSignature (signable documents) is on every plan. Personal is limited to 4 signature requests per user per month, and Standard, Advanced and Advanced Data Rooms are unlimited. You can use one-click, single-party or multi-party signing with up to 10 signers. NDA before access (DocSend calls it "Agreements", with the "Require agreement to view" setting) is only on Advanced and Advanced Data Rooms, from $150/month billed yearly for 3 users. Both are electronic signatures under the US ESIGN Act and UETA. DocSend's help center says they are not compliant with e-signature rules outside the United States.
DocSend eSignature and NDA at a glance
| eSignature (signable documents) | NDA before access (Agreements) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Send a document for signature: a contract, proposal or order form | Visitors must sign or accept an agreement before they can see a document or Space |
| Plans | All plans | Advanced, Advanced Data Rooms (and Enterprise) |
| Limits | Personal: 4 requests per user per month, one-time links only. Standard and up: unlimited. Trial: 50 signatures | Per link or Space, or for specific folders or files in a Space |
| Signing types | One-click, single-party, multi-party (up to 10 signers) | One-click (signature page appended) or single-party (fields on the document) |
| Record | Signed document and certificate with an audit trail (name, e-mail, IP, location, user agent) | Signed copy e-mailed to visitor and link owner, plus a ZIP with certificate and audit trail |
| Legal basis stated | ESIGN Act and UETA (US). Not compliant with e-signature rules outside the US, according to DocSend's help center | |
Sources: docsend.com/pricing, Signable documents, Agreements, eSignature experience, all read 7 November 2026.
How DocSend eSignature works
- Make a document signable: in the Content library, use "Convert to signable", or Customize to place fields (create signable documents).
- Choose the type: one-click, single-party, or multi-party with up to 10 signers.
- Share the link. You get real-time notifications as people sign, and audit trails are included on all plans.
- After signing: both sides get an e-mail. The signer's e-mail has the signed document and certificate behind a link valid for 24 hours. The sender's e-mail has a ZIP whose link does not expire. You can save signed documents to Dropbox automatically.
Limits to know:
- On Personal, you get 4 signable links per user per month. They are one-time links (no re-signable links), and the credits are shared across the company and do not roll over.
- Signable documents cannot be watermarked.
- The trial is capped at 50 signatures.
Source: Signable documents.
How NDA before access works in DocSend
- Create an Agreement from your own NDA or DocSend's NDA template. "Require agreement to view" is on by default when you create one.
- Attach it to a document link or a Space. In a Space you can require it for the whole Space or only for specific folders or files (Space link settings).
- The visitor enters a name and e-mail, ticks the certification box and clicks "I agree". With a single-party agreement they also fill in fields and sign on the document.
- The record: a signed copy is e-mailed to both the visitor and the link owner, with a ZIP holding the certificate and audit trail.
Agreements require Advanced ($150/month yearly, 3 users) or Advanced Data Rooms ($180/month yearly, 3 users). For e-mail verification to be sure who signed, use the Advanced e-mail authentication setting. Source: Agreements; prices from DocSend pricing.
HelpRange NDA before access and e-signature, compared
HelpRange's e-signature is the NDA in front of documents, not a general contract-signing tool. If you need to send contracts for signature, use DocSend eSignature or a dedicated e-signature tool. If you need an NDA signed before anyone sees a deck, CIM or data room, this is how the two compare:
| DocSend Agreements | HelpRange NDA before access | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Document links and Spaces (or parts of a Space) | Data rooms and single document links |
| Who is the signer | Name and e-mail entered; e-mail authentication as a separate Advanced setting | E-mail verified by a one-time code before signing, then name and company |
| Record | Signed copy plus certificate and audit trail | PDF confirmation for both sides: name, company, e-mail, time, IP, country, browser, NDA version and SHA-256 fingerprint of the text |
| Versions | – | Editing the NDA creates a new version that guests sign again; old signatures stay on record |
| Legal basis stated | ESIGN / UETA (US); not compliant outside the US | Simple electronic signature under eIDAS (EU) and ESIGN / UETA (US) |
| Plan and price | Advanced $150 or Advanced Data Rooms $180 per month billed yearly, 3 users | Unlimited $174 per team per month ($139 yearly), any number of users, or Deal Room Pass $199 once for 90 days |
| Contract e-signing (send a document to sign) | Yes, all plans | No |
Your whole team, unlimited guests, one price. Or $199 for a single deal. No sales call. Details: NDA before access in HelpRange · NDAs without a separate e-signature tool · Deal Room Pass.
FAQ
Does DocSend have eSignature?
Yes, on all plans. Personal includes 4 signature requests per user per month, while Standard, Advanced and Advanced Data Rooms are unlimited. Signing can be one-click, single-party or multi-party with up to 10 signers.
Which DocSend plan includes NDA before access?
Advanced ($150/month billed yearly) and Advanced Data Rooms ($180/month billed yearly), each with 3 users. Personal and Standard do not include Agreements.
Is DocSend eSignature legally binding?
DocSend says its eSignature complies with the US ESIGN Act and UETA. Its help center states that it is not compliant with e-signature rules outside the United States, so check local requirements, for example under eIDAS in the EU.
Do both sides get a copy of a signed DocSend NDA?
Yes. A signed copy is e-mailed to the visitor and the link owner, with a ZIP holding the certificate and audit trail.
Can I watermark a DocSend signable document?
No. DocSend's help center says signable documents cannot be watermarked.
Does HelpRange have e-signature?
For NDAs before access, yes. Guests verify their e-mail with a one-time code and sign before the first page opens, and both sides get a PDF confirmation. It is included in Unlimited ($174 per team per month) and the $199 Deal Room Pass. HelpRange does not offer general contract e-signing.
Last checked: 7 November 2026. See also downloading DocSend documents, DocSend integrations and API and the DocSend review.