# Adobe Acrobat Sign, BoldSign vs Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) Comparison

| | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,067 | 331 | 2,271 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (81.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $14.99 | Free 1 Sender | $0.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Adobe Acrobat Sign

Pros:
- Ease of Use (82 reviews)
- E-Signatures (75 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (24 reviews)
- Learning Curve (16 reviews)

### BoldSign

Pros:
- Ease of Use (88 reviews)
- Affordable (56 reviews)

Cons:
- Signature Issues (14 reviews)
- Expensive (12 reviews)

### Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Time Saving (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Document Management (4 reviews)
- Email Issues (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (820 reviews) | 9.3 (284 reviews) | 9.3 (1626 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (828 reviews) | 9.3 (293 reviews) | 9.3 (1647 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (453 reviews) | 9.1 (253 reviews) | 9.4 (791 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (402 reviews) | 9.2 (193 reviews) | 9.4 (788 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (662 reviews) | 9.1 (228 reviews) | 8.9 (1134 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (391 reviews) | 9.3 (178 reviews) | 9.4 (747 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (815 reviews) | 9.2 (275 reviews) | 8.5 (1470 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Adobe Acrobat Sign

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Acrobat Standard DC for teams: pricing is per license per month

Price: Starting at $14.99

Description: E-signatures and basic PDF tools for simple document management.

Requires annual commitment: Windows only

Key Features:
-  Sign and collect unlimited signatures
- Track and send reminders for agreements
-  Export, convert, and edit PDFs

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-sign/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### BoldSign

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials package (Web app)

Price: Free 1 Sender

Description: Ideal for individuals and micro-businesses.

Key Features:
- 1 sender
- 25 signature requests
- 2 templates

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/boldsign/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0.00

Description: Need to sign or send just a few documents? Choose a free plan that doesn't expire.

Key Features:
- 3 Documents a Month
- 1 Sender
- Integrations with Google Apps, Google Drive, HubSpot CRM, Slack, DropBox, Box, Evernote, One Drive, QQ Catalyst

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox-sign-formerly-hellosign/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Acrobat Sign** | 8.4/10 | 770 |
| **BoldSign** | 8.6/10 | 275 |
| **Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)** | 9.1/10 | 1371 |

#### Signature Process

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Signing** | 9.3 (708 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (253 reviews) | 9.6 (1312 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reminders and Expirations** | 8.7 (609 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (233 reviews) | 9.2 (1224 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Sign-In Process** | 8.9 (668 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (228 reviews) | 9.2 (1291 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile Signatures** | 8.6 (485 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (216 reviews) | 8.9 (934 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Signature Workflow** | 8.8 (608 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (222 reviews) | 9.3 (1167 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | 8.6 (377 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (189 reviews) | 8.9 (690 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.1 (471 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (195 reviews) | 9.0 (782 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Signature Document Creation** | 8.6 (637 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (225 reviews) | 9.1 (1171 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 7.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.1 (13 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Scalability

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.1 (522 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (196 reviews) | 9.3 (956 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Signature History and Audit** | 9.1 (581 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (219 reviews) | 9.4 (1098 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | 8.8 (455 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (187 reviews) | 9.1 (734 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Branding** | 8.4 (269 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (197 reviews) | 8.7 (456 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.3 (314 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (197 reviews) | 9.0 (559 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.4 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (173 reviews) | 9.0 (428 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.7 (338 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (203 reviews) | 9.3 (690 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (183 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (182 reviews) | 8.7 (365 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Contract Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Acrobat Sign** | 8.4/10 | 41 |
| **BoldSign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Contract Management Platform Features

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contract Creation** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Templates** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Editing** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Attachments** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Collaboration** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications & Reminders** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Database** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Dashboards** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Contract Management

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Document Generation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Acrobat Sign** | 8.8/10 | 26 |
| **BoldSign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Sources

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Software** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spreadsheets** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documents** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generation

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | 9.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branding** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule** | 9.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Generation

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Form Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Acrobat Sign** | 8.7/10 | 21 |
| **BoldSign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Fields** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conditional Logic** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-page Forms** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Embedded Forms** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Capability** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Forms** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Salesforce AppExchange Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Acrobat Sign** | N/A | N/A |
| **BoldSign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Salesforce AppExchange Apps

| Feature | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [E-Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature)

**Unique to Adobe Acrobat Sign (4):** [Document Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-generation), [Salesforce AppExchange Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/salesforce-appexchange-apps), [Contract Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contract-management), [Online Form Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-form-builder)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Adobe Acrobat Sign | BoldSign | Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 40.0% | 81.5% | 79.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.7% | 17.5% | 17.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Adobe Acrobat Sign

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.8%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Internet:** 2.5%
- **Construction:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 56.5%

#### BoldSign

- **Computer Software:** 7.8%
- **Accounting:** 6.1%
- **Real Estate:** 5.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.8%
- **Construction:** 4.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.4%
- **Legal Services:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 48.3%

#### Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.7%
- **Computer Software:** 7.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.0%
- **Real Estate:** 5.5%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Insurance:** 4.3%
- **Legal Services:** 3.8%
- **Accounting:** 3.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.7%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 52.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Adobe Acrobat Sign

- [PandaDoc](https://www.g2.com/products/pandadoc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3475 reviews)
- [SignNow](https://www.g2.com/products/signnow/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1762 reviews)
- [Foxit eSign](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-esign/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1477 reviews)
- [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 reviews)
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- [Docusign CLM](https://www.g2.com/products/docusign-clm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (492 reviews)
- [Sertifi](https://www.g2.com/products/sertifi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (136 reviews)
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- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3612 reviews)
- [Xodo Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/xodo-sign/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2833 reviews)

### Alternatives to BoldSign

- [Docusign](https://www.g2.com/products/docusign/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2596 reviews)
- [PandaDoc](https://www.g2.com/products/pandadoc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3475 reviews)
- [SignNow](https://www.g2.com/products/signnow/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1762 reviews)
- [Xodo Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/xodo-sign/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2833 reviews)
- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5093 reviews)
- [Signaturely](https://www.g2.com/products/signaturely/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (593 reviews)
- [SignWell](https://www.g2.com/products/signwell/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (431 reviews)
- [Jotform Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform-sign/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1684 reviews)
- [Formstack Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/formstack-sign/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [Foxit eSign](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-esign/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1477 reviews)

### Alternatives to Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)

- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5093 reviews)
- [PandaDoc](https://www.g2.com/products/pandadoc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3475 reviews)
- [Xodo Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/xodo-sign/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2833 reviews)
- [Docusign](https://www.g2.com/products/docusign/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2596 reviews)
- [SignNow](https://www.g2.com/products/signnow/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1762 reviews)
- [Box Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/box-sign/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1582 reviews)
- [OneSpan Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/onespan-sign/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (778 reviews)
- [Signeasy](https://www.g2.com/products/signeasy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (762 reviews)
- [Formstack Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/formstack-sign/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [Legalesign](https://www.g2.com/products/legalesign/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (297 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Adobe Acrobat Sign

- Title: [What is Adobe Acrobat Sign used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-acrobat-sign-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "its used to sign documents via internet"
- Title: [Is Adobe sign free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-adobe-sign-free) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [What is Adobe sign used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-sign-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "We use Adobe Acrobat Sign in the Special Education department of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. 
Specific documents relating to special..."
- Title: [Integration to Infusionsoft](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integration-to-infusionsoft) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Casey - one of our product guys responded to this question on the Infusionsoft page. Please feel free to let me know if you need more assistance!
-Joe,..."
- Title: [What are some of the best practises to improve the overall performance of the product?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/41374-what-are-some-of-the-best-practises-to-improve-the-overall-performance-of-the-product) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Sunil,

I would take advantage of the notification and reminder system of Adobe Sign. Also with the Adobe Sign enterprise, you can make automated..."

### BoldSign

- Title: [What is BoldSign used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-boldsign-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "With BoldSign you can quickly and easily sign documents electronically or send signature requests to others. Whether you’re looking to complete contracts..."

### Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)

- Title: [What is HelloSign?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hellosign) — 13 comments
  > **Top comment:** "HelloSign is a document signature program that allows you to send signature requests or send forms to be filled out for documents."
- Title: [Who uses HelloSign?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-hellosign) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "We are a monument company that uses HelloSign/Dropbox Sign for signatures on layout approvals along with getting contracts signed."
- Title: [Is HelloSign free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-hellosign-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, you have to pay a small monthly fee, but it's really worth it."
- Title: [What advantages does Dropbox Sign offer in the realm of digital signature and document workflow?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-advantages-does-dropbox-sign-offer-in-the-realm-of-digital-signature-and-document-workflow) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Dropbox Sign allows me to quickly request a signature directly from my PC folder location, without going to Dropbox via the web.  Once signed, it saves..."
- Title: [Can we get a Referral Program](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-we-get-a-referral-program) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Tammy - I'm so glad to hear that you want a referral program. I'll tell you that we don't currently have one, but we are working on developing one and I'll..."

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