### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # E-Signature Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on E-Signature Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## E-Signature Software Articles [![10 Best Free e-Signature Software for 2026](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/e-signature%20services.png "10 Best Free e-Signature Software for 2026")](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-signature-services) [ ### 10 Best Free e-Signature Software for 2026 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-signature-services) Tired of endless paperwork and slow, inefficient processes?  [ ![Samudyata Bhat](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Samudyata Bhat") SB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/samudyata-bhat) by Samudyata Bhat [![What is Contract Management and Why is It Important?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/contract-management.png "What is Contract Management and Why is It Important?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/contract-management) [ ### What is Contract Management and Why is It Important? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/contract-management) Contracts govern almost every interaction between businesses.  [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![What Is an E-signature? How It Changes Business Transactions](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/e-signature@2x.png "What Is an E-signature? How It Changes Business Transactions")](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-signature) [ ### What Is an E-signature? How It Changes Business Transactions ](https://www.g2.com/articles/e-signature) The proliferation of software throughout our working lives has transformed some of the most basic elements of business conduct. [ ![Piper Thomson](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Piper Thomson") PT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/piper-thomson) by Piper Thomson [![Start to End: Best Practices for Contract Lifecycle Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI656_Learn_Article_Images_%5BContract_Management%5D_V2a.png "Start to End: Best Practices for Contract Lifecycle Management")](https://www.g2.com/articles/contract-lifecycle-management) [ ### Start to End: Best Practices for Contract Lifecycle Management ](https://www.g2.com/articles/contract-lifecycle-management) Imagine a world where you could snap your fingers and create contracts. Unfortunately, we don't live in that world (but hey, we can dream!). [ ![Devyani Mehta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devyani Mehta") DM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devyani-mehta) by Devyani Mehta Show More ## E-Signature Software Glossary Terms [![E-Signature](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI589_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Be-signature%5D_V1a.png "E-Signature")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/e-signature-definition) [E-Signature](https://www.g2.com/glossary/e-signature-definition) An electronic signature, or e-signature, is a digital representation of a person's signature used to sign a document online. Learn about its benefits. by Sagar Joshi [![Countersignature](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI413_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BCountersignature%5D_V1b.png "Countersignature")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/countersignature-definition) [Countersignature](https://www.g2.com/glossary/countersignature-definition) A countersignature is a second signature attesting to a legal document's authenticity. Learn about the types of documents that require a countersignature. by Kelly Fiorini [![Document Signing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Document%20Signing.png "Document Signing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/document-signing-definition) [Document Signing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/document-signing-definition) Document signing plays an important role within the contract management process. Learn more about document signing and how it is used by industry professionals, along with other helpful information on the benefits of document signing. by Michael Gigante ## E-Signature Software Discussions 0 Question on: Xodo Sign [Does eversign keep a record of my document’s history?](/discussions/document-history) Document history Yes they do this is due to laws that make it so that the digitally signed copy of a document be stored in a manor that can prove that it was signed by the respective parties and when it was done Answered: Joshua Flynn on December 26, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/document-history/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Legalesign [Can the document be signed by more than 1 person?](/discussions/multiple-signee) Multiple Signee Yes. Answered: Futurelink Group on July 12, 2022 Yes, you can have as many signers as you like per document. 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Earn a cool $5,500 per day times 5 days $40k. In a month is a cool cash $$50k Take a step that can change your life, DM me if you're interested. Only interested people OK. I will send you details right away. A business that will change your life. DM me on WhatsApp and comment How?You can go to my number...+44940741231 Answered: Mary She on June 30, 2023 [See more answers (3)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/multiple-signee/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Docusign [What is the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature?](/discussions/electronic-vs-digital-signature) Electronic vs. Digital Signature An electronic signature is an electronic symbol attached to a contract or other record, used by a person with an intent to sign. In contrast, digital signatures guarantee that an electronic document is authentic. What's important to know is that both electronic and digital signatures are binding. Answered: jazmin acosta on June 16, 2020 Electronic (E-Signatures) and Digital Signatures are used when dealing with electronic contracts. According to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), an electronic signature may be a "sound, symbol, or process attached to or associated with, an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record". This means that an electronic signature could be anything that you click online that is asking you for your consent. Whenever you get a Pop-Up asking you if you agree to something or not, or when they say "click OK to continue", or even when they don't ask you explicitly but you get a page where you have to click ok before continuing on to whatever you were researching. All those are Electronic Signatures. All of them are enforceable and all of them are measuring your intent. For example, if you are making a search on google that results in a page that says click ok to continue, you click only to find out that the page is nothing of what you were looking for, instead is of something that you would have never googled. If later you are faced with the question on whether you support what that page showed or not. You say you don't support it, but someone says "then why did you consent on visiting a site that promotes that which you are opposed? and they produced a record indicating your consent to view that information. Now what? The bottom line is that e-signatures capture intent, even though that intent does not reflect the reality of ones purpose or reasons for an action, or whether we agree with something or not. Digital signatures, on the other hand, are encrypted representations of your signature that are held by a particular entity as proof that you have agreed with the terms of a contract that both you and the entity have openly and explicitly discussed and have agreed to or not. In other words, a digital signature is the capture of the DEFINITE INTENT of a person when executing a contract, an agreement, or any other legally binding action that is agreed upon by all partied signing. Therefore, Digital signatures are much more secure and better indicators of the real intent behind the signature. Answered: Rogelio Vazquez on June 30, 2020 Oh, that's great information. I think that now most entrepreneurs are thinking about introducing an electronic signature into their business. Therefore, I want to share with you the site https://www.techwadia.com/how-do-i-create-my-own-digital-signature/ where you will find an article with a detailed explanation of the process of creating your own electronic signature and software that can help you with this. Answered: Lisa Lisa on April 19, 2023 Electronic signature and digital signature are often used interchangeably, but these two concepts are slightly different. Both eSignatures and digital signatures are legally binding. The difference between the two is that an electronic signature is a finger swipe or typed signature by a person with the intent to sign – usually associated with a contract, whereas a digital signature is mainly used to secure documents and is authorized by certification authorities to guarantee that a document is authentic. You can find more info on esignautres here: https://www.lightico.com/blog/esignatures-legal-perspective/ Answered: Howard Schulman on May 22, 2020 The terms Electronic Signatures and Digital Signatures are frequently misused and often thrown around loosely. To learn the difference between an electronic signature and digital signature, visit here: https://support.emsigner.com/category/difference-between-electronic-and-digital-signatures Answered: Vishnu Prakash on May 22, 2020 Electronic signatures, e-signatures, are a broad category of methods for signing a record or a document. A digital signature is a type of e-signature that uses a specific technical implementation. Digital signatures providers like DocuSign follow the PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) protocol. Both digital signatures and other e-signature solutions enable you to sign documents and authenticate the signer. But, the purpose, technical implementation, geographical use, and legal and cultural acceptance of digital signatures versus e-signatures varies. . 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