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

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Pros
"I would recommend this solution to other people. It is an easy-to-use solution and one of the best.""It makes it very easy to sign documents.""I give the stability a ten out of ten.""I adore using Adobe Sign since it feels intuitive and user-friendly. Its organic design makes it effortless to navigate, so even if you lack experience with Adobe software, you can quickly learn and use it accurately.""Adobe Sign is a reliable product with good support and a continuous improvement process in place.""Regarding the most valuable feature of the solution, I would say that it is easy to use.""Adobe Sign is highly reliable and offers additional features such as 25-year retention filters and audit capabilities.""The ability to sign digitally is very convenient."

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"It has made us faster and more efficient.""Helps with document collaboration and workflow.""Its configuration management ability is critical for document-based systems.""It has good integration with other MS products.""This solution has helped us with the categorization, organization, management, discovery, and delivery of program and project related information.""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.""The search feature is valuable.""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."

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Cons
"It works. I have no notes for improvement.""I think that the performance could be better and so could the auto-updates when filling in new columns and information.""The solution could always be more secure.""One limitation of Adobe Sign is the restriction of adding only one email address for an Adobe Sign account. This can cause issues at times because Adobe Sign does not permit multiple signed accounts with the same email address.""The support could improve in Adobe Sign.""It is hard to keep up with continuous improvements.""The solution's UI can be made simpler and easy to use so that I can have the option to make changes if needed.""The price of the solution could improve for certain plans."

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"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.""You still need a bit of expertise to add branding.""SharePoint Online could improve the user interface and when modifying any of the user interfaces can be challenging. Additionally, there are challenges with the detail in the analytics user interface and the overall customization could improve.""It will fully use your system resources.""Workflow is something that can become more intelligent.""More hints and make it more user-customizable.""Document management and the ability to easily integrate single sign-on (SSO) are areas for improvement in SharePoint.""The product must provide more automation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Adobe Sign is not expensive, but it is premium-priced based on the specific features required. The value you get from the numerous features and free unlimited support, including expert advice, is worth considering when looking for value for money. Unlike licensed components, when you purchase Adobe Sign, you're not just buying support; hence, you won't be faced with any unexpected licensing costs for additional support."
  • "As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution."
  • "The free edition allows us to use the signature feature."
  • "One area where there is room for improvement is the pricing of the entry-level plans. If you have minimal requirements for electronic signatures, the initial plans may not be suitable for SMBs as they may appear expensive. However, once you start using Adobe Sign, you can see a positive return on investment. Nonetheless, the pricing of the entry-level plans could be improved to cater to businesses with lower signing needs."
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  • "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 ability to sign digitally is very convenient.
    Top Answer:As of now, there are no monthly expenses involved in the solution.
    Top Answer:It works. I have no notes for improvement. I do not need any extra features.
    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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    Also Known As
    Echosign
    SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
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    Overview

    Adobe Sign is a reliable and user-friendly digital signature solution that offers a range of customization options and robust security features and allows users to sign, send, and manage documents online. It's a cloud-based service that streamlines the signature process and reduces the need for physical paperwork.

    Based on user reviews, Adobe Sign is highly regarded for its ease of use and integration with other Adobe products. Users appreciate the intuitive interface, which makes it easy to navigate and complete tasks quickly. The software offers a range of customization options, such as adding branding elements and creating templates, which users find helpful in personalizing their documents.

    The platform uses encryption and authentication protocols to ensure that all documents are secure and comply with industry standards. Users can also set access controls and track document activity, providing an additional layer of protection and accountability.

    Some users have reported occasional glitches and slow loading times, but these issues are generally minor and do not detract from the overall positive experience with the software. 

    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
    Card Assets, St. Paul Federal Credit Union, University Physicians Network, Cygate, Rackspace, Kuhn Krause, Kia Motors America
    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 Company25%
    Construction Company13%
    Government13%
    Consumer Goods Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government15%
    Educational Organization8%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    University8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Adobe Sign is ranked 2nd in eSignature (Electronic Signature) with 9 reviews while SharePoint is ranked 1st in Enterprise Content Management with 146 reviews. Adobe Sign is rated 9.4, while SharePoint is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Adobe Sign writes "Highly scalable and accessible ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SharePoint writes "Good integrations, helps with collaboration, and increases visibility". Adobe Sign is most compared with DocuSign, Citrix RightSignature, OpenText Core Signature and SignNow, whereas SharePoint is most compared with Citrix ShareFile, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box and WordPress.

    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.