ValidSign: the enterprise alternative to PKIsigning
PKIsigning has a strong focus on the accountancy market with its portal functionality. ValidSign is an international e-signature platform with enterprise-grade capabilities, 200+ integrations, and a focus on scaling across departments and industries.
Key differences at a glance
Enterprise platform vs niche tool
PKIsigning excels in accountancy with its portal functionality. ValidSign is built as an international enterprise platform, serving HR, Sales, Procurement, Legal, Government, and Healthcare with one solution.
Integrations-first approach
ValidSign integrates with 200+ platforms including Salesforce, SharePoint, SAP, AFAS, Dynamics 365, and Topdesk. Sign directly from the systems your teams already use, no context switching.
Scale across the organization
Start with one department and roll out company-wide. ValidSign supports 10 languages, bulk sending, batch signing, and advanced reporting, designed to grow with your enterprise.
Detailed feature comparison
See how ValidSign and PKIsigning compare across key capabilities
| Feature | ValidSign | PKIsigning |
|---|---|---|
| Platform focus | Signing + workflow + identity | PKI certificate signing |
| Headquartered | Netherlands (EU) | Netherlands (EU) |
| eIDAS compliance | Full (SES, AES, QES) | Full (SES, AES, QES) |
| User-friendliness | Designed for business users | Technical/certificate-focused |
| Bulk sending | ||
| Batch signing | ||
| Salesforce integration | ||
| SharePoint integration | ||
| SAP integration | ||
| AFAS integration | ||
| Number of integrations | 200+ | Limited |
| Advanced reporting | Full analytics dashboard | Basic |
| HR workflow support | Native (contracts, onboarding) | Limited |
| Sales workflow support | Native (proposals, quotes) | Limited |
| Organizations served | 3,500+ | Smaller customer base |
Why organizations choose ValidSign over PKIsigning
ValidSign is more than just signing. It combines document workflows, identity verification, advanced reporting, and 200+ integrations in one platform. Ideal for organizations that need a complete digital transaction solution.
Switching from PKIsigning is easy
Our onboarding team guides you every step of the way to get started with ValidSign.
Assess
We analyze your current PKI signing setup and identify how ValidSign can enhance your workflows.
Configure
Set up ValidSign with your integrations, templates, and signing workflows. PKI certificates remain supported.
Go live
Start signing with ValidSign. Your team will be up and running in days, not weeks.
ValidSign supports PKI certificates from KPN and Cleverbase alongside its broader signing capabilities. Cleverbase cloud certificates add the flexibility of signing from any device without a physical token, while you gain workflow automation, integrations, and reporting.
Frequently asked questions
ValidSign and PKIsigning serve different primary needs. PKIsigning focuses on PKI certificate-based signing, while ValidSign offers a broader platform combining digital signing, workflow management, identity verification, 200+ integrations, and advanced reporting. For organizations that need more than just certificate signing, especially those in HR, Sales, or Procurement, ValidSign is the more complete solution.
Yes. ValidSign supports PKI certificates as part of its broader signing platform, including both KPN PKIoverheid certificates and Cleverbase cloud-based qualified certificates. You get PKI-based signing capabilities alongside workflow automation, bulk sending, batch signing, and integrations with 200+ business platforms. Cleverbase cloud certificates let you sign from any device without a USB token.
PKIsigning's focus on PKI certificates can make it more complex for non-technical users. ValidSign is designed with business users in mind. HR managers, sales teams, and procurement officers can easily send, sign, and manage documents without needing to understand PKI infrastructure. ValidSign provides an intuitive interface while still supporting advanced certificate-based signing.
PKIsigning has limited integrations with major CRM and ERP platforms. ValidSign offers 200+ integrations including native connections to Salesforce, SharePoint, SAP, AFAS, Topdesk, HR2Day, and many more, enabling seamless signing workflows within the tools your teams already use.
Yes, switching is easy. Since ValidSign also supports PKI certificates, your existing certificate-based workflows can continue while you gain access to the full ValidSign platform. Our onboarding team guides you through every step, and most organizations are fully operational within days.
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