1. LegalDesk
LegalDesk · Bengaluru · E-signature software · 4.4/5
Online legal documents and e-stamping.
Pay as you go
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E-signature software · Alternatives
Best eSign by NSDL alternatives in India (2026)
eSign by NSDL is an e-signature software product from Protean eGov, Mumbai, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to eSign by NSDL are LegalDesk (Pay as you go), Vsign (Verasys) (Pay as you go), DocuSign (₹800/mo), IDSign (Pay as you go) and Adobe Acrobat Sign (₹1,000/mo). Zoho Sign is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
Why businesses look for a eSign by NSDL alternative
There is no free plan
eSign by NSDL has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
eSign by NSDL alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches eSign by NSDL's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | eSign by NSDL (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | LegalDesk | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Vsign (Verasys) | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  DocuSign | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs eSign by NSDL |
| 4 |  IDSign | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Adobe Acrobat Sign | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs eSign by NSDL |
| 6 |  SignEasy | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Docusign for Salesforce | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Yousign | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Sign | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs eSign by NSDL |
| 10 |  Concord | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Nitro Sign | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Foxit eSign | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Leegality | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Secured Signing | USD $9.95/user/month (Business) | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  GetAccept | $25/user/month (eSign) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Oneflow | €50/user/month (Business, annual, min 5 users) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  SignDesk | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  PandaDoc | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs eSign by NSDL |
| 19 |  Dropbox Sign (HelloSign) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs eSign by NSDL |
| 20 |  SignRequest | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 eSign by NSDL alternatives in detail
2. Vsign (Verasys)
Verasys Technologies · Mumbai · E-signature software · 4.4/5
Digital signature certificates.
Pay as you go
Free trial
₹800/mo
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₹1,000/mo
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6. SignEasy
SignEasy · Dallas · E-signature software · 4.5/5
Simple e-signatures with Bengaluru engineering.
₹800/mo
Free trial
7. Docusign for Salesforce
DocuSign · San Francisco · E-signature software · 4.4/5
DocuSign in Salesforce.
Pay as you go
Free trial
9. Zoho Sign
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · E-signature software · 4.8/5
E-signature with Aadhaar eSign support.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with eSign by NSDL
- Has a free plan — eSign by NSDL does not
Key features
- Self-sign or send for signature collection
- Signing order for multiple recipients
- Approval & manager workflows
- Witness signing and delegate signing
- In-person signing and signer groups
₹4,000/mo
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eSign by NSDL alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free eSign by NSDL alternatives
Indian alternatives to eSign by NSDL
How to choose a eSign by NSDL alternative
- Check which signature type each document needs legally; Aadhaar eSign is required for some.
- E-stamping integration saves trips for agreements needing stamp duty.
- Compare per-envelope and per-user pricing at your volume.
eSign by NSDL alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to eSign by NSDL in 2026?+
The closest matches to eSign by NSDL on App Advisor are LegalDesk (Pay as you go), Vsign (Verasys) (Pay as you go), DocuSign (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match eSign by NSDL, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to eSign by NSDL?+
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Sign (Free plan), PandaDoc (Free plan), Dropbox Sign (HelloSign) (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to eSign by NSDL?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Foxit eSign starts lowest at ₹600/mo. Zoho Sign also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to eSign by NSDL?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including LegalDesk (Pay as you go), Vsign (Verasys) (Pay as you go), IDSign (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
eSign by NSDL vs LegalDesk: which is better?+
LegalDesk is the closest match to eSign by NSDL in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these eSign by NSDL alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in e-signature software or a category eSign by NSDL also covers, and Protean eGov's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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