Ackify vs DocuSign: The Proof of Acknowledgment Alternative

DocuSign is the leader in electronic signatures, but electronic signature and proof of acknowledgment are two fundamentally different needs. If your goal is to prove someone has acknowledged a document (not to sign it legally), Ackify is the right solution.

Electronic signature vs proof of acknowledgment

Electronic signature (DocuSign, Yousign, etc.) aims to obtain formal consent: the signatory makes a legal commitment. Proof of acknowledgment, on the other hand, aims to certify awareness: the recipient confirms having reviewed the document.

For internal policies, charters, training, procedures, but also documentation sent to your clients or partners, you don't need a signature in the legal sense, but a proof of acknowledgment.

Why choose Ackify

Ackify specializes in proof of acknowledgment. It offers specific features: integrated viewer, acknowledgment rate tracking, automatic reminders, Ed25519 cryptographic proofs, and full control of your storage (your S3, reference mode, or secure Ackify hosting).

Furthermore, the core of Ackify is open source (AGPL), allowing you to audit the code and verify security.