ModySign: the alternative to Yousign
Yousign is great for pure signing. ModySign covers signing AND everything else (editing, conversion, encryption) in a single tool, at a more accessible entry price.
No credit card. No commitment.
Why switch from Yousign to ModySign?
All PDF features in one tool
ModySign includes editing, annotation, merging, splitting, image↔PDF conversion and AES-256 encryption. Yousign focuses only on signing — for the rest, you have to pay for another tool.
Lower entry price
Starter ModySign: €9/month for 1 user and 50 documents/month. Yousign starts at €15/month on the One plan.
No-credit-card trial
14-day full trial on ModySign without entering a card. Yousign asks for your card upfront (with automatic charging on day 14 if you forget to cancel).
API and webhooks from the Pro plan
REST API + webhooks are included from the Pro plan at €19/month. With Yousign, the API starts on the Pro+ plan at €36/month minimum.
AES-256 encryption included
Local AES-256-GCM encryption tool available on all plans. Yousign does not offer this feature — you need to use a separate tool.
Public free tools
ModySign exposes its main tools (sign, convert, merge) with free public access without sign-up, useful for colleagues or one-off clients who don't need an account.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | ModySign | Yousign |
|---|---|---|
| eIDAS level 1 electronic signature | ||
| Advanced / qualified signature (level 2-3) | On request | Premium plans |
| PDF editing (text, drawing, shapes) | ||
| PDF conversion / merge / split | ||
| Local AES-256 encryption | ||
| France hosting | ||
| GDPR & eIDAS compliant | ||
| Monthly entry price | €9 | €15 |
| Free trial, no card | ||
| REST API + webhooks (mid plan) | Pro €19 | Pro+ €36 |
| Free public PDF tools | ||
| Downloadable eIDAS audit trail |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yousign really more complete for legal signatures?+
For advanced (eIDAS level 2) and qualified (level 3) signatures — notarial deeds, public contracts, certain banking contracts — yes, Yousign has an edge thanks to its certification. But those cases represent less than 5% of business signatures. For simple eIDAS signing (95% of cases: quotes, commercial contracts, HR agreements, leases), ModySign covers exactly the same scope, at a lower price.
Why does ModySign include PDF editing and not Yousign?+
Positioning choice. Yousign focuses on pure signing. ModySign targets SMBs and freelancers who want ONE tool for all their PDF needs (sign + edit + convert + encrypt) rather than juggling 3-4 SaaS tools.
How much money will I save by switching to ModySign?+
For 1 user: ~€70/year (Starter €9 vs One €15). For 5 users: ~€200/year. More importantly: you no longer need to pay for iLovePDF or Smallpdf on the side for editing and conversion — ~€100-150/year additional savings.
Can I migrate from Yousign easily?+
PDFs already signed via Yousign remain valid for life (legal proof is enforceable independently of the platform). For ongoing workflows, complete them on Yousign then recreate your templates in ModySign. We can help you migrate your templates if needed.