What is ValidSign and how does it work?

ValidSign is a European electronic signature platform that allows users to securely sign documents digitally. It supports Simple (SES), Advanced (AES) and Qualified (QES) signatures, ensuring full eIDAS compliance.

Is ValidSign legally binding in the EU?

Yes, ValidSign fully complies with EU eIDAS regulation. All signatures are legally binding across all EU member states. ValidSign is ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 certified.

Can I use ValidSign to sign documents online?

Yes, ValidSign enables signing documents online from any device. Send documents for signature via email, sign with SMS or bank verification, and track progress in real time.

What types of documents can I sign with ValidSign?

ValidSign supports contracts, agreements, HR documents, procurement orders, legal documents, financial forms, and any PDF or Word document.

How secure is the ValidSign electronic signature platform?

ValidSign uses end-to-end encryption, stores all data in EU data centres, and provides tamper-proof audit trails. It is ISO 27001, ISO 9001, NEN 7510, and eIDAS certified with 99.98% uptime.

How does ValidSign compare to other e-signature platforms?

ValidSign is Europe's leading alternative to DocuSign with full EU data sovereignty, all eIDAS signature levels, 200+ integrations, and dedicated Dutch support. Unlike US-based platforms, all data stays in EU data centres.

Comparison

ValidSign: the European alternative to HelloSign

HelloSign (now Dropbox Sign) is a simple US-based signing tool. European organizations need more: EU-only data storage, eIDAS QES support, advanced workflows, and Dutch identity verification, all standard with ValidSign.

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ValidSign

EU headquartered

eIDAS native

Data residency

EU data centers only

GDPR

Authentication

DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN

Native

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Key differences at a glance

EU Data Sovereignty

ValidSign stores all data exclusively in EU data centers. HelloSign is owned by Dropbox (US) with data processing in US infrastructure, raising GDPR concerns for European organizations.

Advanced Workflow Capabilities

HelloSign is a basic signing tool with limited workflow options. ValidSign offers advanced signing workflows, conditional routing, bulk sending, and 200+ integrations for enterprise needs.

eIDAS & Dutch Authentication

ValidSign natively supports all eIDAS levels including QES, plus DigiD, eHerkenning, and iDIN. HelloSign lacks eIDAS QES and all Dutch identity verification methods.

Detailed feature comparison

See how ValidSign and HelloSign (Dropbox Sign) compare across key capabilities

Feature	ValidSign	HelloSign
Headquartered	Netherlands (EU)	San Francisco, USA (Dropbox)
Data storage	EU only	US-based
eIDAS compliance	Native SES/AES/QES	Basic SES only
Qualified signatures (QES)	Yes, via PKIoverheid	No
DigiD integration
eHerkenning
iDIN (Dutch bank ID)
PKIoverheid certificates
Advanced workflows	Yes, conditional routing	Basic
Bulk sending	Yes	Limited
Number of integrations	200+	15+
AFAS integration
Topdesk integration
SharePoint integration	Native connector	Via Dropbox
Dutch language support	Full, native	Limited
Free plan	Yes, 15 transactions/year	Yes, 3 documents/month
GDPR compliance	Full, EU-based	Certified, US-based
ISO 27001
NEN 7510 (Healthcare NL)
Support language	Dutch & English	English only

Why European organizations choose ValidSign over HelloSign

HelloSign (Dropbox Sign) stores data in the US under Dropbox infrastructure. ValidSign keeps all data exclusively in EU data centers, eliminating cross-border transfer concerns.

Switching from HelloSign is easy

Our onboarding team guides you every step of the way to get started with ValidSign.

Consult

We assess your signing needs and design the ideal ValidSign setup for your organization.

Configure

Set up ValidSign with your templates, workflows, and integrations.

Go live

Start signing with ValidSign. Your team will be up and running in days, not weeks.

ValidSign offers a comprehensive REST API, making it easy for development teams to integrate and automate signing workflows.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, especially for European organizations that need more than basic signing. ValidSign offers EU-only data storage, native eIDAS support including QES, advanced workflows, and Dutch authentication methods like DigiD, eHerkenning, and iDIN, all features HelloSign lacks.

HelloSign (now Dropbox Sign) is a simple, US-based signing tool with limited workflow capabilities. ValidSign is a comprehensive European e-signature platform with EU-only data storage, full eIDAS compliance including QES, advanced workflows, and 200+ integrations. ValidSign is built for enterprise and compliance-driven organizations.

No, HelloSign only supports basic electronic signatures (SES). ValidSign supports all three eIDAS levels: Simple Electronic Signatures (SES), Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES), and Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) through PKIoverheid.

HelloSign has GDPR certifications, but as a US-based company (owned by Dropbox), data processing involves US infrastructure. ValidSign stores all data exclusively in EU data centers and operates under EU jurisdiction, providing stronger GDPR compliance.

Yes, fully. All data is processed and stored exclusively in EU data centers. ValidSign is ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and NEN 7510 certified. As a Dutch company, ValidSign falls under EU jurisdiction for data protection.

Yes, ValidSign supports advanced workflows including conditional routing, sequential and parallel signing, bulk sending, and complex multi-party signing. HelloSign is limited to basic signing flows.

Yes, all ValidSign signatures comply with the European eIDAS regulation and are legally binding across all EU member states. ValidSign supports all three eIDAS signature levels to meet varying legal requirements.

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