DocuSeal
Open source DocuSign alternative. Create, fill, and sign digital documents.
18.9k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 26, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Open-source and self-hosted alternatives to DocuSign
Send documents for signature on your own server. Legal requirements for e-signatures vary by country, so check what you need before switching.
Category: E-signatures · GitHub data as of Oct 29, 2026 · FAQ · Cost & self-hosting
| Project | What it is | License | GitHub stars | Last release | Runs as | Hosted plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DocuSeal Active AGPL-3.0 | Open source DocuSign alternative. Create, fill, and sign digital documents. | AGPL-3.0 | 18.9k | Oct 26, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| Documenso Active AGPL-3.0 | The Open Source DocuSign Alternative. | AGPL-3.0 | 15.6k | Oct 22, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| OpenSign Active Mixed or custom | The free & Open Source DocuSign alternative. | Mixed or custom | 7.2k | Oct 26, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
Are they still maintained?
3 of 3 DocuSign alternatives here had a code push or release in the last 180 days (checked Oct 29, 2026).
- DocuSeal: active, last activity Oct 26, 2026 (3 days ago)
- Documenso: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- OpenSign: active, last activity Oct 26, 2026 (3 days ago)
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What switching from DocuSign costs
DocuSign: current plans and prices are on DocuSign's pricing page.
| Alternative | How you run it | Software cost | What you pay for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DocuSeal | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| Documenso | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| OpenSign | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
Self-hosting basics: DocuSeal, Documenso and OpenSign need a server, which can be a small cloud server or a spare machine at home. For a sense of scale, DigitalOcean's price list shows a 1 GiB server at $6/month and 2 GiB at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size, and budget time for updates and backups.
Don't want to run a server? DocuSeal, Documenso and OpenSign offer a hosted plan run by the project itself. Prices change, so check each project's site.
License check: OpenSign does not use a single standard open-source license that GitHub can detect. Read the license before using it in a business.
The options in more detail
Documenso
The Open Source DocuSign Alternative.
15.6k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
OpenSign
The free & Open Source DocuSign alternative.
7.2k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 26, 2026 · GitHub · Website
DocuSign alternatives: common questions
What is the best open-source alternative to DocuSign?
It depends on how you use DocuSign. Of the 3 options here, DocuSeal is the most followed on GitHub (18.9k stars) and is actively maintained, with its latest release on Oct 26, 2026.
Is there a self-hosted DocuSign alternative?
Yes. DocuSeal, Documenso and OpenSign run on a server you control, so your data stays with you. If you'd rather not run a server, DocuSeal, Documenso and OpenSign also offer a hosted plan from the people who make them.
Is there a free alternative to DocuSign?
Yes. Every project on this page can be downloaded and used at no cost from its public repository. Server apps are free software, but you pay for the server they run on. Check the license of OpenSign before using it in a business.
Are these DocuSign alternatives still maintained?
As of Oct 29, 2026, 3 of 3 had a code push or release in the last 180 days. None are flagged as inactive or archived. We re-check every project weekly.
How much does it cost to switch from DocuSign?
The software itself is free. For server apps, the main cost is hosting: as a reference point, DigitalOcean lists a 1 GiB server at $6/month and a 2 GiB server at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size. The hidden cost is time: moving your data and, for self-hosted apps, keeping up with updates and backups.
Are all of these really open source?
Not all under a standard license. OpenSign: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. The others use OSI-approved open-source licenses.
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