Built-in e-signature
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What it is
Built-in e-signature means the client can sign a proposal directly in the tool, usually by typing, drawing or clicking to accept. The signed document is stored with a record of who signed and when. Better Proposals, GetAccept, PandaDoc, Proposify, Prospero and Qwilr all include this, so the client goes from reading to signing in a single step.
Why it matters
Every extra step between a proposal and a signature is a chance for the deal to stall. A signing service that has to be set up separately adds cost, delay and another tool to manage. It matters when you close deals regularly through a proposal. Remember that rules on what counts as a legally valid electronic signature differ by country and by type of contract, so check that the tool meets the requirements for the contracts you use.
What to check
- Ask what evidence is stored with a signature, such as an audit trail with time and IP address.
- Check whether several people can sign, and in a set order.
- Test the signing experience on a phone.
- Ask whether the signed copy is stored for you and sent to both sides automatically.
Tools with Built-in e-signature
Consolidates proposals, contracts and e-signatures into a digital sales room for deal closing.
Turns proposals and quotes into interactive web pages with e-signatures, payments and engagement tracking.
Presents sales proposals as branded web pages that clients can read, sign, and pay for online.
Creates, sends and tracks sales proposals and quotes, with electronic signatures, a content library and approvals.
Lets freelancers and small service businesses create, send, sign and track client proposals from templates.
Create proposals and contracts, collect e-signatures and track completion across your entire sales cycle.