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 PandaDoc

PandaDoc combines document automation with e-signatures, but European organizations need more: EU-only data storage, eIDAS QES support, and Dutch identity verification like DigiD and iDIN, 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 Residency

ValidSign stores all data exclusively in EU data centers. PandaDoc is US-headquartered with no guaranteed EU-only data residency, raising concerns for GDPR-sensitive organizations.

Signing-First Platform

While PandaDoc bundles proposals and document automation, ValidSign is purpose-built for electronic signatures with full eIDAS SES/AES/QES support and 200+ integrations for your existing workflows.

Dutch Identity Verification

ValidSign natively supports DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN, and BankID for strong signer authentication. PandaDoc lacks these European identity verification methods.

Detailed feature comparison

See how ValidSign and PandaDoc compare across key capabilities

Feature	ValidSign	PandaDoc
Headquartered	Netherlands (EU)	San Francisco, USA
Data storage	EU only	US-based (no EU guarantee)
Primary focus	Electronic signatures	Document automation + signing
eIDAS compliance	Native, full SES/AES/QES	Basic (no QES)
DigiD integration
eHerkenning
iDIN (Dutch bank ID)
Qualified signatures (QES)	Yes, via PKIoverheid	No
Dutch language support	Full, native	Limited
AFAS integration
Topdesk integration
Pricing (signing-only)	Competitive, per user	Expensive (bundled features)
Free plan	Yes, 15 transactions/year	Limited trial
API & SDKs	REST API, Java, .NET	REST API
SharePoint integration	Native connector	Limited
GDPR compliance	Full, EU-based	Certified, US-based
ISO 27001
NEN 7510 (Healthcare NL)
Local implementation partners	80+ in Benelux	None in NL
Support language	Dutch & English	English only

Why European organizations choose ValidSign over PandaDoc

PandaDoc stores data in the US with no guaranteed EU-only option. ValidSign keeps all data exclusively in EU data centers, eliminating cross-border transfer concerns.

Switching from PandaDoc is easy

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

Assess

We analyze your current PandaDoc setup including templates, workflows, and integrations.

Configure

Set up ValidSign with your templates and connect your existing business applications.

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 organizations that need a dedicated e-signature platform with EU compliance. ValidSign offers native eIDAS support including QES, EU-only data storage, and Dutch authentication methods like DigiD, eHerkenning, and iDIN, features PandaDoc does not provide.

PandaDoc is primarily a document automation and proposal platform with signing capabilities. ValidSign is a dedicated e-signature platform built for European compliance with EU-only data storage, eIDAS QES support, and native Dutch identity verification. If your primary need is electronic signatures, ValidSign is the better fit.

For signing-only use cases, yes. PandaDoc bundles document automation, proposals, and CPQ features into its pricing. If you primarily need e-signatures, ValidSign offers better value with transparent per-user pricing and a free plan with 15 transactions per year.

No, PandaDoc does not offer qualified electronic signatures (QES). ValidSign supports all three eIDAS signature levels: SES, AES, and QES through PKIoverheid and qualified trust service providers.

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 offers 200+ integrations including Dutch-market platforms like AFAS, Topdesk, and Centric, as well as international platforms like SharePoint, Salesforce, and SAP. PandaDoc primarily integrates with US-market tools.

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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