Conga Alternatives and Competitors: 9 Tools & Solutions - PandaDoc

8 Conga Sign alternatives that will improve your eSignature process

October 4, 2024 13 min

Author:
Anthony Esposito
Senior Account Manager at PandaDoc

Reviewed by:
Ashley Kemper
VP of Revenue Marketing

8 Conga alternatives

Electronic signatures have become an indispensable tool for businesses, streamlining contract flows and helping to quickly close deals.
Conga Sign has been a popular choice for organizations seeking to automate their document workflows — particularly among users within the Salesforce ecosystem due to the ability to link Salesforce Opportunities to an e-signature process.

However, as businesses evolve and requirements change, it's essential to explore the diverse landscape of e-signature solutions.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top Conga Sign alternatives so that you can better understand if they’re a good fit for your business.

Key takeaways

Expanded feature sets. Conga Sign offers a standard e-signing experience, but many of its competitors provide a bigger toolkit.
Beyond Salesforce. While Conga Sign provides a Salesforce integration via AppExchange, many alternatives allow similar connectivity with a greater selection of integration options.
Cost-effectiveness. Some alternatives might offer more competitive pricing or additional features that allow you to consolidate your tech stack and save on related costs.

Why look for a Conga Sign alternative?

Conga is a powerful software suite designed to streamline contract creation and management.
However, Conga offers more than an e-signing solution.
Conga Sign is accompanied by other tools like Conga Composer or Conga Contracts — a document generation and contract management solution, respectively.

Depending on your use case, these add-on solutions may not be necessary, but Conga positions them as essential parts of the entire ecosystem.
Other platforms may offer a more tailored experience and address your specific needs with a comprehensive toolset that boosts productivity.

Here are some reasons to consider exploring Conga alternatives:

Platform modularity. While Conga's modular approach allows you to pay only for what you need, it can lead to essential features being locked behind separate purchases, increasing overall costs.
Salesforce dependence. Conga's solutions are often (not always!) intertwined with Salesforce, making them less suitable for companies that don't heavily rely on the CRM or use multiple CRMs.
Prohibitive costs. Conga's modular pricing can become expensive, especially compared to platforms like PandaDoc, which offer similar features in a single, bundled package.
Difficult learning curve. Integrating Conga with Salesforce and other systems can be challenging, leading to slower business processes while users learn the ropes.

If you're facing these challenges with Conga, now is the perfect time to explore alternatives.
You’ll find a wealth of excellent options available, and you might be surprised to find the perfect solution that streamlines your workflows and fits your budget.

1. OneSpan Sign

Unlike DocuSign and most other competitors, OneSpan only offers one plan apart from its enterprise solution. However, users will enjoy a 10x larger transaction limit.

Cost: Professional Plan ($22). Annual commitment required. Enterprise plans available. Pricing per single user.
Platform availability: Web (all devices); mobile app (iOS/Android).
Free trial: Yes; 30 days.

OneSpan Sign (FKA eSignLive) stands out as a premier e-signature solution with a strong focus on security and compliance.
It's a trusted choice for businesses operating in highly regulated sectors like healthcare and finance.

More than almost any other brand, OneSpan Sign offers a unique suite of features designed to safeguard your electronic signatures.
In addition to added signature security, detailed audit trails track every step of the signing process to ensure transparency and accountability.

Conga users may already know OneSpan because Conga offers OneSpan as an e-signing provider alongside Conga Sign.
Within the Conga ecosystem, it’s possible to offload your e-signing process directly to OneSpan while Conga quarterbacks the rest of the CLM process.

Beyond its security focus, OneSpan Sign also streamlines document workflows, minimizes errors, and accelerates business processes.
The platform offers a user-friendly interface and mobile app to help users complete transactions efficiently, regardless of location.
If your business demands the highest level of security and compliance for your e-signatures, OneSpan Sign is a compelling option worth considering.

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Key details

White-labeling. OneSpan Sign is one of the only e-signing tools on the market that provides true white-labeling options. Team can completely remove OneSpan branding and replace it with their own.
Robust verification tools. This platform offers a variety of verification methods, including KBA authentication, ID verification, and biometric authentication, and more to ensure signer authenticity.
More security; fewer features. OneSpan Sign specializes in security, but it does so at the cost of other features. Some tools and workflows built natively into other platforms may not be available with OneSpan Sign.

2. Nintex AssureSign

AssureSign’s drag-and-drop tools are intuitive and will be familiar to users coming from other e-signing platforms.

Cost: No pricing information available.
Platform availability: Web (all devices).
Free trial: Yes; 30 days.

Nintex AssureSign is a robust e-signature solution that offers both a standalone and native Salesforce integration.
Similar to Conga Sign, Nintex also delivers a selection of tools beyond its e-signing platform to further streamline your document workflow.

In this case, AssureSign can be connected to Nintex Drawloop, a document generation platform specifically designed for Salesforce.
By itself, AssureSign offers a standardized e-signing process.
Users can prepare documents for signature, create customizable templates, and send in bulk.
The platform also integrates via API, as well as with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

When combined with Drawloop, the platform goes beyond simple e-signing and document generation.
Users can streamline the entire digital signature process within Salesforce, allowing you to capture signatures quickly and securely.
This process involves using Drawloop to build Salesforce workflows within its drag-and-drop interface while AssureSign facilitates the e-signing process based on the Drawloop workflow.

If you're seeking a holistic e-signature solution that simplifies document workflows and seamlessly integrates AssureSign and Drawloop are a great pairing.

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Key details

No developer resources required. Nintex Drawloop DocGen uses drag-and-drop interface tools, allowing teams to create and automate documents without needing extensive technical expertise or developer resources.
Robust Salesforce integration. AssureSign offers deep integration with Salesforce, allowing you to send, sign, and manage agreements without leaving the Salesforce platform.
High cost. While Nintex tools offer powerful features and automation capabilities, they can be a more expensive option compared to some other e-signature solutions on the market.

3. PandaDoc

Streamline your document processes with the PandaDoc all-in-one document editor. Build proposals and contracts from scratch, collect e-signatures, and much more!

Cost: Essentials ($35); Business ($65); Enterprise plans available. Pricing based on monthly rate per single user.
Platform availability: Web (all devices); mobile app (iOS/Android).
Free trial: Yes; 14 days.

PandaDoc is a versatile document automation and e-signature platform that goes far beyond simple e-signatures.
The PandaDoc platform equips users with a broad suite of tools to master the document lifecycle.
Using the PandaDoc in-app editor, it’s possible to create documents from scratch, send them for approval and review, collaborate with signers, and much more.

The onboard editor uses a block-based, drag-and-drop format.
Teams can build documents entirely from a blank page, by uploading Microsoft Word files (editable within PandaDoc), or by customizing a template from the template library.

PandaDoc also simplifies the creation of proposals, quotes, and contracts within Salesforce.
By leveraging your existing Salesforce data, you can effortlessly generate customized, professional-looking documents in a matter of seconds!

Compared to the majority of platforms in the e-signing market today, PandaDoc is one of the only tools that provides a complete, end-to-end solution for the document lifecycle.
Small teams can use the platform as a standalone document tool.
Larger teams may want to connect to Salesforce, HubSpot, or other CRMs to more easily share data.

Key details

A complete document solution. PandaDoc goes beyond e-signatures, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for document creation, management, and tracking, making it a valuable asset for businesses seeking a holistic solution.
Powerful content creation tools. The platform provides a range of features to create engaging and professional documents, including customizable templates, drag-and-drop editing, and rich media embedding.
Too much for some users. While PandaDoc offers a wealth of features, its extensive functionality might be overwhelming for smaller businesses or those with simpler document needs.
Robust verification tools. This platform offers a variety of verification methods, including KBA authentication, ID verification, and biometric authentication, to ensure signer authenticity.

4. Formstack

Formstack’s e-signing interface is similar to most competitors, featuring drag-and-drop tools for fast and easy document preparation.

Cost: Suite ($299). Salesforce-specific plans available at various costs. Pricing based on monthly commitment.
Platform availability: Web (all devices); mobile app (iOS/Android) offers data capture functionality.
Free trial: Yes; 14 days.

Formstack (FKA WebMerge) is a form builder and document generation tool designed around fast data collation and digital signature capture.
The platform offers similar functionality to the Conga Suite but, like PandaDoc, all functionality is wrapped into a single plan rather than via a modular assortment of apps.

Formstack also offers plans centered around Salesforce integration, however these plans are sold separately from the standalone plans, so you’ll need to know in advance how you intend to use this software.

Unlike Conga Sign, which is focused entirely on electronic signature capture, Formstack is primarily set up as a document builder with e-signing included as an end-of-document process.
The document generation is different from PandaDoc, which allows for text-based editing.
Instead, Formstack documents are built by attaching merge fields ( also called variables) to premade documents that pull data from an information source like a CRM to complete the process.

The Salesforce integration works well with this platform because Formstack can easily access a repository of data, convert it into variables, and create documents to fit a predesigned template all without leaving the platform.
For teams who have prebuilt documents and are looking for a way to quickly incorporate data into differing formats, Formstack is a good replacement for Conga Sign and/or Conga Composer.
However, if you’re a small business just looking for e-signature capture or don’t have access to a large collection of data, Formstack might not be the best fit.

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Key details

High costs. Compared to other platforms on the market, Formstack comes at a high price tag, starting at $250 for five seats. Users with the appropriate headcount will make this a competitive $50/month, but teams lacking the minimum will see a substantial increase in cost.
Turnkey document automation. While many platforms include plug-and-play variables, Formstack has worked to optimize data insertion and document generation to create a seamless experience.
High thresholds and usage caps. Unlike many competitors, Formstack has set its usage restrictions to provide a comfortable margin for most teams. By default, the platform supports 100 document templates, 100 forms, and 10,000 submissions per form.

5. DocuSign

DocuSign is a great e-signing tool, but without services like DocuSign DocGen or CLM, its use case is largely limited to end-of-process signature capture.

Pricing: Personal ($15); Standard ($45); Business Pro ($60). Enterprise pricing available. All pricing based on month-to-month commitment.
Platform availability: Web (all devices); mobile app (iOS/Android).
Free trial: Yes; 14 days.

Docusign is an industry leader in the e-signing space and a logical replacement for Conga Sign users who want a standard e-signing experience.
In many ways, the DocuSign experience is similar to Conga Sign.

When operating DocuSign as a standalone software, users can leverage drag-and-drop formatting tools to prepare documents for signature and then dispatch them to signers from within the platform.
Similar to Conga Sign, DocuSign’s e-signing tools only serve as an introduction to the full product line.

Other DocuSign services like DocuSign CLM and DocuSign DocGen further expand the platform to encompass contract lifecycle management and document generation inside Salesforce.
In particular, DocGen for Salesforce acts as a powerful document generation and automation solution that streamlines the creation, personalization, and delivery of agreements directly within the Salesforce platform.

For teams who enjoy Conga’s integrations with Salesforce, DocuSign’s toolkit may be a perfect fit.
The downside? As an industry leader, DocuSign charges premium prices and locks down usage via transaction limits.

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Key details

Intuitive interface. All DocuSign products feature standardized UIs that are easy to use and understand. Conga Sign users will find these products familiar and intuitive.
A connected ecosystem. Similar to Conga Sign, DocuSign offers a suite of products and services that can be expanded based on your needs.
A costly alternative. Compared to Conga Sign and other solutions, DocuSign is often the most expensive alternative due in no small part to its status as a market leader.

6. Adobe Acrobat Sign

While you can’t create documents entirely from scratch with Acrobat Sign, you can edit text, reformat, and dramatically modify your PDF documents.

Cost: Acrobat Standard for teams ($180); Acrobat Pro for teams ($288). Price per single user. Annual commitment required. Individual and Enterprise plans also available.
Platform availability: Web (all devices); mobile app (iOS/Android).
Free trial: Yes: 14 days.

Adobe Acrobat Sign is an e-signing solution that combines electronic signature capture with PDF editing capabilities.
This functionality is a step up from Conga’s e-signing and document generation abilities because it allows for true PDF editing within the Adobe environment (at no additional cost).

It’s a powerful tool, especially for teams involved in heavy contracting and procurement or sales processes, where documents may need extensive modification before the e-signing process is complete.

Similar to PandaDoc, Acrobat Sign can facilitate most of these edits without ever needing to pull revisions back to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or a similar tool.
Outside of its usage as a standard e-signing and document management tool, Acrobat Sign integrates natively with Salesforce and other CRMs.
This allows users to create documents from templates using Salesforce data and seamlessly dispatch those agreements for signature from directly within the Salesforce platform.

Key details

Enterprise-grade compliance. At the enterprise level, Adobe Acrobat Sign adheres to high security and compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, and eIDAS). Not available on lower tiers.
Onboard PDF editing. Acrobat Sign’s integration with Adobe Reader allows teams to edit and manipulate PDF documents with ease — something rarely seen on an e-signing platform.
Poor support. Some users have reported challenges with Adobe Acrobat Sign's customer support, including long wait times, difficulty resolving issues, and clear knowledge gaps.

7. Dropbox Sign

Dropbox Sign integrates natively with Dropbox storage, making this a great option for teams who already rely on Dropbox as their cloud-based file repository.

Cost: Essentials ($20); Standard ($60); Enterprise plans available. Pricing based on minimum monthly seat requirements.
Platform availability: Web (all devices); mobile app (iOS/Android).
Free trial: Yes; 30 days.

Dropbox Sign (FKA HelloSign) is a user-friendly e-signature solution that is part of the Dropbox family of products.
With Dropbox Sign, users can easily upload documents for a standardized e-signing experience similar to those found in DocuSign or Conga Sign.

For Dropbox users, this process is abbreviated if the document is first uploaded to Dropbox cloud-based storage.
Document preparation utilizes drag-and-drop tools, but any non-PDF documents are converted to PDF and document modification is highly limited.

This is a vastly different approach from what users experience with PandaDoc or Acrobat Sign, where some form of editing and modification is still accessible.
Similar to Conga Sign, Dropbox Sign can also integrate natively with Salesforce to streamline in-app document workflows.

Inside Salesforce, users can easily prepare and send documents for signature, track progress in real time, and store signed agreements securely in your Dropbox account.

Key details

Simple e-signing. Outside of DocuSign, Dropbox Sign offers one of the most straightforward e-signing experiences in the market.
Native process automations. Dropbox Sign for Salesforce offers built-in automation capabilities, allowing you to create custom workflows and triggers to streamline document routing and approval processes within Salesforce.
Limited feature set. While Dropbox Sign offers essential e-signature functionalities, it might have a more limited feature set compared to some other platforms, particularly for advanced document automation and complex workflows.

8. SignNow

The SignNow interface offers fast and intuitive e-signing, but many alternatives provide a similar UI and experience.

Cost: Business ($20); Business Premium ($30); Enterprise ($50); Business Cloud ($250, incl. five seats). Pricing based on minimum monthly seat requirements. Platform availability: Web (all devices); mobile app (iOS/Android).
Free trial: Yes.

SignNow, part of the airSlate Business Cloud, is a unique e-signing solution due in part for its scalability and its no-nonsense approach to pricing.
At its core, SignNow aims to give users all of the e-signing tools they need at a relatively low cost.
This includes the ability to connect to payment gateways and send documents in bulk for much lower monthly costs than what you’ll find on DocuSign and other platforms.

At the same time, SignNow is also part of the airSlate family of products and can be connected to other tools to become part of a more scalable and complex workflow.
To do this, you’ll need to purchase airSlate Bots (credits/tokens) and configure workflows in a no-code environment to connect SignNow with other tools.
Outside of that workflow, SignNow also connects to Salesforce.
Teams can edit and send documents without ever leaving the Salesforce platform, making this platform an ideal stand-in for Conga Sign users who need similar functionality.

Key details

Low-code solution. SignNow offers a low-code approach that helps users adapt the platform to specific business needs without requiring extensive development resources.
Customize workflows with bots. The airSlate platform allows teams to create and deploy “bots” to automate repetitive tasks, such as sending notifications or updating Salesforce records, further streamlining your document workflows.
Not fully in Salesforce. While SignNow integrates with Salesforce, some features might require users to navigate outside of the Salesforce environment, potentially impacting workflow efficiency.

Get the best alternative to Conga Sign

While the market offers a wide array of excellent e-signature solutions, PandaDoc provides flexibility and added functionality throughout the document lifecycle.
If you're searching for the ideal Conga Sign replacement, PandaDoc deserves a closer look.
Here’s why:

Go beyond e-signatures. PandaDoc offers a set of features to assist with every aspect of the document lifecycle, from creation and redlining all the way to storage and renewal.
Streamlined workflows. With onboard features like a drag-and-drop editor, customizable templates, and an onboard content library, PandaDoc boosts productivity and saves time.
Enhanced engagement. Interactive elements such as embedded videos and pricing tables create a dynamic and engaging signing experience for your recipients.
Sales-focused features. PandaDoc includes tools specifically designed for sales teams like CPQ capabilities and native CRM integrations.