Docuseal

Self-Hosted

Open-source alternative to DocuSign for secure document signing

Overview

Docuseal is an open-source document signing and management tool that lets you create, send, and collect legally binding e-signatures. It supports self-hosting via Docker (simple one-command setup) or cloud deployment. Key features include customizable templates, audit trails for compliance, form fields (text, checkboxes, signatures), and integrations with Zapier/APIs. Ideal for small businesses, freelancers, or teams needing privacy—data stays on your server when self-hosted, avoiding third-party dependencies. It complies with major e-signature laws like ESIGN and UETA.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  docuseal:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: docuseal
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Legally binding e-signatures
Custom document templates
Audit trails for compliance
Docker-based self-hosting
Zapier & API integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Docuseal hard to install?

No—Docuseal can be deployed in minutes using a single Docker command. The self-hosted setup requires basic Docker familiarity, but official docs provide step-by-step guides for quick installation.

? Is Docuseal a good alternative to DocuSign?

Yes—for teams prioritizing privacy and self-hosting. It offers core e-signature features (templates, audit trails) and complies with ESIGN/UETA laws, though it lacks some enterprise tools like advanced analytics.

? Is Docuseal completely free?

The self-hosted open-source version is 100% free (MIT license). The cloud plan has a free tier (3 users/5 docs) and paid tiers for additional users, storage, and features.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Document Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Free open-source self-hosted version
⊕ Easy Docker deployment

Cons

⊖ Limited enterprise features vs. DocuSign
⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Cloud plan has paid tiers for scaling