ModySign: the alternative to Adobe Sign
Adobe Sign is powerful but oversized if you don't use Creative Cloud. ModySign covers the essentials — signing + editing + conversion + encryption — for 3× less.
No credit card. No commitment.
Why switch from Adobe Sign to ModySign?
No need for a full Adobe ecosystem
Adobe Sign is designed for customers already equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud or Acrobat Pro. ModySign works standalone — no extra €60/month Adobe subscription needed to get the full experience.
10× simpler interface
Adobe Sign inherits the Adobe Acrobat UX — powerful but complex, with 15+ menus and enterprise options. ModySign is designed so a user can sign a PDF in 30 seconds without a tutorial.
French hosting vs US servers
Adobe Sign hosts your documents in the United States. ModySign hosts them in France, subject exclusively to French law and European GDPR.
Cheaper for the same need
Adobe Acrobat Pro + Sign: ~€25/month (~€300/year). ModySign Starter: €9/month (€108/year) with signing, editing, conversion and encryption included.
Full PDF editing included
On Adobe, PDF editing requires Acrobat Pro in addition to Sign. On ModySign, editing is included in all plans starting at €9/month.
AES-256 encryption with no fuss
ModySign exposes a one-click local encryption tool. On Adobe, password protection requires going through the Advanced menus of Acrobat Pro.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | ModySign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|
| eIDAS electronic signature | ||
| PDF editing (text, drawing, shapes) | Included | Acrobat Pro required |
| PDF conversion / merge / split | Included | Acrobat Pro required |
| 1-click AES-256 encryption | ||
| European Union hosting | France 🇫🇷 | USA 🇺🇸 |
| Native French interface | ||
| Monthly entry price | €9 | ~€25 Acrobat Pro + Sign |
| Free trial, no card | ||
| Multi-user / team | ||
| REST API + webhooks | Pro €19 | Enterprise |
| Dedicated mobile app | Installable PWA | |
| Free public PDF tools |
Frequently asked questions
Is Adobe Sign still relevant for some needs?+
Yes — if you are already fully within the Adobe ecosystem (Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) and electronic signing is just a small part of your usage, Adobe Sign remains consistent. Otherwise, you pay for two tools to do the work of one.
Will my PDFs signed via Adobe Sign remain valid if I switch tools?+
Yes, absolutely. An eIDAS electronic signature is legally enforceable regardless of the platform that generated it. PDFs already signed remain valid for life even if you cancel Adobe Sign.
How much will I actually save by switching to ModySign?+
If you use Adobe only for PDF + signing (not for design): ~€200/year per user by switching to the ModySign Starter. For a team of 5: ~€1000/year. For a team of 15: ~€3000/year.
Is the ModySign interface as powerful as Adobe Acrobat?+
No — and that's intentional. Adobe Acrobat covers very advanced professional use cases (complex forms, OCR, version comparison, certified redaction). ModySign targets the sweet spot of 95% of needs: sign, edit simply, convert, encrypt. For everyday needs, it is largely sufficient and 5× faster to pick up.