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Core capabilities carry 32 points; workflow depth carries 68. AI contributes the category-specific weight shown below within those totals. Change group priorities and see every contribution update.

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Send, sign & track 24% base weightAudit trail & verification options 20% base weightTemplates & approvals 16% base weightBusiness-system integration 8% base weightAI document assistance 12% base weightOperational detail 20% base weight

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Electronic Signature evidence comparison
Features & decision context	Dropbox Sign 57–100/100 documented fit 57% evidence coverage Core capabilities27.2–32 / 32 pts8/10 checks with established status Workflow depth29.6–68 / 68 pts6/18 checks with established status	Zoho Sign 58–100/100 documented fit 58% evidence coverage Core capabilities21.6–32 / 32 pts7/10 checks with established status Workflow depth36–68 / 68 pts7/18 checks with established status
How AI changes fitSame priorities, with and without AI	57–100 with AI65–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI	58–100 with AI58–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI
Supplier website	Visit Dropbox Sign	Visit Zoho Sign
Good fit for	Individuals and teams prioritizing straightforward repeated signature collection.	Zoho-centered businesses that want signing, reusable workflows and document summaries.
Look more closely when	You expect generative agreement analysis or a full contract lifecycle suite from the base plan.	You assume unlimited manual envelopes also means unlimited API or automation transactions.
Pricing snapshotDifferent billing units are not directly comparable	$15.00month · billed annually Essentials is $15/month billed yearly at $180; promotional prices are excluded. Standard is $25/user/month with a two-user starting commitment. Pricing source	See pricingsender/month Free and paid sender plans are available; the reviewed pricing page did not expose a reliable numeric US price. Confirm USD checkout and automation credits. Pricing source
Send, sign & track 24% base weight
Core capabilitySend electronic signature requestsPrepare and send a document for electronic signing.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Paid plans advertise unlimited signature requests. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts The product supports sending documents for electronic signing. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilitySignature status trackingTrack recipient activity or the completion status of a signature request.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Executed signature requests retain transaction status and event evidence. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Signature status tracking needs a feature-specific reference beyond generic sending. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkCorrect a pending signature requestCorrect a sent but incomplete request through a documented correction workflow. Ask for a demonstration Send a document with an error, correct it, and show what the recipient sees. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported7.2 / 7.2 pts Pending requests can be edited; changes are retained in the audit trail. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported7.2 / 7.2 pts Sent requests can be corrected before the first recipient signs. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkCancel or decline a requestCancel an incomplete request or let a recipient decline it with recorded status. Ask for a demonstration Cancel or decline a request and show the final status and recipient notification. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported7.2 / 7.2 pts API cancellation is supported before any signer signs; later cancellation has restrictions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported7.2 / 7.2 pts A sent request can be recalled with a recorded status change. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Audit trail & verification options 20% base weight
Core capabilitySigning audit recordRetain a timestamped audit trail or certificate associated with the signing transaction.	Supported4 / 4 pts A timestamped audit record is provided for requests; Just Me self-signing is excluded. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts Senders or administrators can export an audit trail and completion certificate. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityAdditional signer authenticationOffer an additional signer check such as an access code, SMS or identity verification.	Supported4 / 4 pts The help page documents password and SMS signer-authentication options. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts Recipient authentication includes OTP options and US knowledge-based authentication. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkExport document and audit evidenceDownload the signed document and its audit record or completion certificate. Ask for a demonstration Download a completed document and the evidence needed to review its signing history. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts The signed document and audit trail can be downloaded together or separately. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts Completed documents and their completion certificates can be downloaded. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkAuthentication in the audit recordRecord the result or method of an additional signer-authentication step in the audit evidence. Ask for a demonstration Require an additional identity check and locate its result in the audit evidence. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–6.4 / 6.4 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish this specific workflow: authentication in the audit record. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Not verified0–6.4 / 6.4 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish this specific workflow: authentication in the audit record. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source
Templates & approvals 16% base weight
Core capabilityReusable document templatesReuse prepared documents or fields for repeated signature requests.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Template allowances vary by edition. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Reusable templates are documented in the plan record. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilitySigning order or approval routingRoute documents through a configured signing order or approval step.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts The signature-request API defines a signing order so later signers wait for earlier signers. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Bulk sending does not establish a signing-order or approval-routing feature. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkReminders and expirationConfigure reminders or expiration for outstanding signature requests. Ask for a demonstration Set a reminder and deadline and show the pending-request behavior. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Signature requests support expiration dates and reminder delivery. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Senders can remind recipients and extend a document expiration date. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkTransfer request ownership or responsibilityTransfer management of a signature request to another authorized user. Ask for a demonstration Have the sender leave the team and show how another user manages the request. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish this specific workflow: transfer request ownership or responsibility. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts The document list supports changing request ownership between authorized users. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Business-system integration 8% base weight
Core capabilitySignature workflow APICreate or manage signature transactions through a documented API.	Supported1.6 / 1.6 pts The official embedded-signing guide documents creating signature requests through the API; production app approval is required. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported1.6 / 1.6 pts API and automated transactions use separate allowances. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityStorage or business-system connectorsConnect signature workflows to storage, CRM or other business applications.	Supported1.6 / 1.6 pts Document and CRM connections are available with tier-dependent scope. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported1.6 / 1.6 pts Third-party workflow transactions are available with their own allowances. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkSignature event notificationsSend signature status changes to an integration through documented webhooks or callbacks. Ask for a demonstration Complete a signature and show the event delivered to an integration. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Signature callbacks report signing progress and downloadable-document availability. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish this specific workflow: signature event notifications. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkRetrieve signed documents by APIDownload completed documents or audit evidence through a documented API. Ask for a demonstration Use the API to retrieve a completed signed document. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts The Get Files endpoint downloads the document and audit evidence. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts The PDF download API optionally includes the completion certificate. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
AI document assistance 12% base weight
Core capabilityAI agreement summaries or questionsSummarize agreement content or answer questions about it using AI.	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Native AI agreement summaries or questions were not established for Sign. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Zia summarizes eligible PDFs after administrator enablement, within document and monthly credit limits. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI document preparationUse AI to draft or refine document content, detect fields or assist preparation.	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts AI document preparation was not verified for Sign; other Dropbox products are not assumed included. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts The reviewed Zia source establishes summaries, not AI drafting or field preparation. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkAI source references in agreementsLink AI answers or summaries to passages in the underlying agreement. Ask for a demonstration Ask about a clause and open the exact passage supporting the answer. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Native agreement-AI citations were not established for Dropbox Sign. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Zia summarizes selected document pages; passage-level supporting citations were not established. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkControl agreement AI availabilityAn account, admin or user control enables or disables the relevant agreement AI feature. Ask for a demonstration Show where AI agreement analysis can be enabled or disabled. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4 / 4 pts A Dropbox Sign agreement-AI availability control was not established. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts Administrators enable the Zia summarization integration and configure its use. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Operational detail 20% base weight
Depth checkAdd a witness to a signing transactionDemonstrate: Add a witness to a signing transaction. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Add a witness to a signing transaction. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkCollect supporting files from signersDemonstrate: Collect supporting files from signers. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Collect supporting files from signers. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkCollect payment in the signing flowDemonstrate: Collect payment in the signing flow. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Collect payment in the signing flow. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkEmbed signing inside a customer applicationDemonstrate: Embed signing inside a customer application. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Embed signing inside a customer application. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkCapture signatures offline and synchronise laterDemonstrate: Capture signatures offline and synchronise later. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Capture signatures offline and synchronise later. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkChoose each recipient's signing languageDemonstrate: Choose each recipient's signing language. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Choose each recipient's signing language. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkComplete signing using keyboard and assistive technologyDemonstrate: Complete signing using keyboard and assistive technology. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Complete signing using keyboard and assistive technology. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkSelect recipients from document-field conditionsDemonstrate: Select recipients from document-field conditions. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Select recipients from document-field conditions. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test envelope with two recipients. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
AI usage and limits	The reviewed Sign plan matrix does not establish a native generative AI agreement assistant. Dropbox features outside Sign should not be assumed to be included AI documentation	Zia summarizes eligible PDFs after an administrator enables it. Document type and character limits apply Monthly credits apply Current help lists regional exclusions AI documentation
Additional costs to ask about	Additional sender seats Advanced authentication and administration Separate API packaging	Automation and API credits Identity verification options Advanced form and bulk-send tier
Integration shortlist	Dropbox Google Drive Microsoft Word HubSpot Salesforce on eligible plans	Zoho applications Third-party integrations with transaction credits Zoho Sign API
Research date	Oct 15, 2026 Full source record →	Oct 15, 2026 Full source record →

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