Leegality, Digio, Zoho Sign and DocuSign compared for Indian businesses, including how Aadhaar eSign and stamping work and what is legally valid.
Moving signatures online is one of the quickest wins for any Indian business - no more printing, couriering and scanning. India's IT Act recognises electronic and Aadhaar-based signatures for most documents, and a few tools dominate the market. Here is how they compare.
Electronic signatures, including Aadhaar eSign, are valid for most agreements in India. However, certain instruments listed in the IT Act's First Schedule - some negotiable instruments, powers of attorney, trusts and wills - cannot be validly signed electronically, and stamp duty or registration may still apply by state. Check the document type before going paperless.
Leegality is an India-first document-infrastructure platform built around Aadhaar eSign, eStamping and document workflows. Its usage-based model starts around Rs.15 per non-Aadhaar eSign (Aadhaar eSign a bit more), with custom plans above. Best for Indian businesses in lending, BFSI and operations that need stamping and Aadhaar eSign at volume.
Digio is another strong India-first option covering eSign, eStamp, KYC and eMandate via APIs, on a contact-sales model. Best for businesses that want to embed signing and KYC into their own product or flows.
Zoho Sign is a cost-effective, India-priced choice with a free tier and per-user paid plans, and it fits neatly if you already use Zoho. Best for general business agreements - engagement letters, NDAs, vendor contracts - without heavy compliance needs.
DocuSign is the globally recognised standard, with plans from around $10/month (Personal). Best when you deal with international counterparties who expect a familiar, global signing tool.
For most Indian SMBs doing routine domestic agreements, Zoho Sign or Leegality covers it; reach for DocuSign mainly when a foreign counterparty expects it. Compare options in the e-signature category.
This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm validity for your document type and current pricing with the provider.
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