If you need e-signatures with data kept in Canada, a PIPEDA-ready posture, and an API-first integration, here is how to evaluate a switch — and where GetSigned fits.
Start free →GetSigned stores signed documents and signer data in Canada. If your privacy team or public-sector buyer needs Canadian data residency, that is the starting requirement many large incumbents do not meet by default.
A clean REST API with OAuth2 and webhooks is core, not an add-on tier. Create envelopes, place fields, and react to envelope.completed events without wrestling a heavy SDK.
Every completed document is sealed with a service-level PKCS#7 digital signature and backed by a hash-chained audit trail — verifiable in any PDF reader, on every plan.
A free tier plus flat monthly plans, with pricing published openly. No per-envelope surprises buried in an enterprise quote.
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GetSigned is a Canadian e-signature platform that stores data in Canada and targets PIPEDA-defensible signatures along with US ESIGN/UETA. It is designed for teams and developers who want data residency in Canada and an API-first integration. DocuSign is a US-headquartered company; if Canadian data residency matters to you, confirm where each provider stores your documents.
Documents you have already executed elsewhere remain valid where they were signed. For new signing workflows, you upload your PDFs to GetSigned and place fields — there is no lock-in format to migrate away from, since you always receive a standard sealed PDF back.
GetSigned captures signer consent and intent, records every event in an append-only hash-chained log, and seals the finished document with a PKCS#7 digital signature. This supports PIPEDA-defensible electronic signatures in Canada and ESIGN/UETA in the US. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm requirements for your documents with a lawyer.
Yes. You can route a document to multiple signers in sequence or in parallel, with reminders and per-signer status tracking, from both the console and the API.
GetSigned publishes a free tier and flat monthly plans on its pricing page. Rather than comparing list prices that change, evaluate total cost including whether API access, webhooks, and branding are included in your plan.
No. GetSigned focuses on PIPEDA-defensible and ESIGN/UETA electronic signatures, not qualified/eIDAS signatures. If you need a qualified signature, GetSigned is not the right tool.
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