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We performed a comparison between DocuSign and SharePoint based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The solution is stable.""What I have found to be the most valuable aspect of this solution is the fact that I don't have to go out and meet the other party in person. I can just take care of what I need to online.""You can customize how you want to use the solution.""Very convenient, saves dealing with hard copies of documents.""DocuSign is easy to use. I also like the document tracking features.""The solution is reasonably priced.""We can structure the signature.""The most valuable feature of DocuSign is its ability to save time."

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"The ability to take Excel files and make them dynamic SharePoint lists with instant reporting capabilities has been a major benefit.""Its configuration management ability is critical for document-based systems.""SharePoint has an option where you can open files on the browser, whereby more than five people can make amendments to one Excel online file.""Removed the need of paper storage and people flow into the office.""This solution has helped us with the categorization, organization, management, discovery, and delivery of program and project related information.""The online editing capabilities, file sharing, auditing, information security, ease of solution management, and the easy user adaptation to the platform are the most valuable features.""SharePoint enabled the staff to share documents and work on a document simultaneously.""The most valuable feature of the solution is file sharing or information sharing."

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Cons
"The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses.""It should automatically be datestamped beside the signature.""Moving the boxes around can be a bit annoying, so the AI element in the UI should be significantly improved to make the process smoother.""Some people are not that computer-literate, and people don't understand the concept of the digital signature.""I could always use better security around the solution.""There are sometimes delays in user communication.""Resolution from customer service and their response rate in resolving issues needs to be improved.""DocuSign's mobile application could be better. It has some compatibility issues."

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"I understand that some functions are lost when you store the information in a file system, so maybe that's a way SharePoint can improve.""The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement.""Workflow is something that can become more intelligent.""The areas of this solution that need improvement are the relationships between lists, cross-site web parts, and page-building tools.""It is too heavy. MS should not have paid foreign coders dollars per each row of code. They wasted the stability and reliability in the end.""During uptime under our network, it is hard to find info when content is hefty.""The product must provide more automation.""The workflow engine cannot support the business needs."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "As usual, Microsoft’s licensing structures don’t really seem to fit the needs of their products. This leads to always paying for a project you will never use fully or always be adding to."
  • "Licensing can be by server or by seat."
  • "It is very expensive.​"
  • "The data classification and search elements are cheap."
  • "The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."
  • "We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."
  • "The cost is expensive, but worthwhile."
  • "The pricing works for us."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool is expensive. Many clients in Nigeria cannot afford the solution due to the exchange rate. If the vendor can create a pricing package that is flexible and suitable for our currency, it will… more »
    Top Answer:The support is not accessible sometimes to African businesses.
    Top Answer:Alfresco scores are high on all features of an ECM solution and tools.   Back office processing, rated as 3.36 good.  Business Process Application 3.55 Good to excellent.  Document Management 4.12… more »
    Top Answer:The pricing is competitive. That's why almost all the companies are using SharePoint. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten. When we buy the license, the person buying must be well-educated on how the… more »
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    Average Words per Review
    382
    Rating
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.1
    Comparisons
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    Also Known As
    DocuSign eSignature, CoSign, DocuSign eNotary
    SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
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    Overview

    DocuSign electronic signature platform seems to be very easy to use, both for document senders and signers, ensuring broad adoption and user satisfaction. DocuSign supports all types of signing scenarios, from the simplest to the most complex, and is easily configurable so you don't have to modify your documents or workflows. Plus, with the most robust eSignature mobile capability, you can securely sign anywhere, anytime on any Internet-enabled device.

    SharePoint is a Microsoft-based platform for building web applications. It covers a widerange of capabilities and while it is appropriate for experienced webdevelopers, even non-technical minded users can easily navigate through thesystem and execute functions such as collaborating data, managing documents andfiles, creating websites, managing social networking solutions, and automatingworkflow.

    Major areas that SharePoint deals with are websites,communities, content, search, insights, and composites. The purpose is to give usersthe ability to create or develop these key business components on their owneven without technical knowledge of, for example, how to build a website or howto integrate coding. Configuring SharePoint into a business's system is meantto cut out all of the complicated steps, and pave the way for easierimplementation all around.

    Sample Customers
    Bayer, Sony, ComCast, Century Link, Siemens, Boston Scientific, salesforce, Yahoo, McKeeson
    Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Transportation Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government8%
    Construction Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    University8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
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    DocuSign is ranked 1st in eSignature (Electronic Signature) with 11 reviews while SharePoint is ranked 1st in Enterprise Content Management with 150 reviews. DocuSign is rated 8.6, while SharePoint is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of DocuSign writes "Good for digitally signing documents, easy to set up, and reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SharePoint writes "Good integrations, helps with collaboration, and increases visibility". DocuSign is most compared with OpenText Core Signature, Adobe Sign, Box Sign, Dokobit and SignNow, whereas SharePoint is most compared with Citrix ShareFile, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, WordPress and Box.

    We monitor all eSignature (Electronic Signature) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.