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 Dutch alternative to Scrive

While Scrive excels in the Nordics, ValidSign is purpose-built for the Dutch and Benelux market, with native DigiD, eHerkenning, and iDIN support, 200+ integrations with platforms like AFAS, Topdesk, and HR2Day, and local Dutch-speaking support.

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ValidSign

Dutch market leader

200+ integrations

Authentication

DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN

Native

Integrations

AFAS, Topdesk, HR2Day

Benelux

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Key differences at a glance

Dutch Market Integrations

ValidSign integrates natively with Dutch business platforms like AFAS, Topdesk, Centric, and HR2Day. Scrive focuses on Nordic integrations and lacks native connections to the Dutch software ecosystem.

Dutch Identity Verification

ValidSign supports DigiD, eHerkenning, and iDIN for Dutch government and financial processes. Scrive focuses on Nordic identity methods like Swedish BankID, and does not offer Dutch-specific verification.

Broader Integration Ecosystem

ValidSign offers 200+ integrations including Salesforce, SharePoint, SAP, and many Dutch-specific platforms. Scrive has a smaller integration ecosystem focused primarily on the Nordic market.

Detailed feature comparison

See how ValidSign and Scrive compare across key capabilities

Feature	ValidSign	Scrive
Headquartered	Netherlands (EU)	Stockholm, Sweden
Primary market	Netherlands & Benelux	Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland)
eIDAS compliance	Native, full support	Native, full support
DigiD integration
eHerkenning
iDIN (Dutch bank ID)
Swedish BankID
AFAS integration
Topdesk integration
Number of integrations	200+	Fewer, Nordic-focused
Dutch language support	Yes, Dutch-speaking	English / Swedish
Local Benelux support	Yes, local team	No local presence

Why Dutch organizations choose ValidSign over Scrive

ValidSign connects natively with the tools Dutch businesses already use: AFAS, Topdesk, Centric, HR2Day, Exact, and more. Scrive lacks these Dutch-market integrations.

Switching from Scrive 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

Our team sets up your templates, workflows, and integrations in ValidSign.

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

For Dutch and Benelux organizations, ValidSign is the better choice. ValidSign offers native Dutch authentication methods (DigiD, eHerkenning, iDIN), 200+ integrations with Dutch business platforms like AFAS and Topdesk, and local Dutch-speaking support. Scrive is an excellent platform for the Nordic market, but lacks Dutch-specific integrations and identity verification methods.

Scrive focuses on Nordic identity verification methods such as Swedish BankID, Norwegian BankID, and Finnish bank authentication. It does not natively support Dutch government authentication methods like DigiD, eHerkenning, or iDIN. ValidSign offers all of these natively.

Scrive does not offer native integrations with Dutch business platforms like AFAS, Topdesk, Centric, or HR2Day. ValidSign has 200+ integrations, including native connections to these Dutch-market platforms, as well as international tools like Salesforce, SharePoint, and SAP.

Yes, both Scrive and ValidSign are eIDAS compliant. The key difference is market focus: Scrive is optimized for the Nordic market with Scandinavian identity verification, while ValidSign is optimized for the Dutch and Benelux market with local authentication methods and integrations.

Yes, switching is easy. Our onboarding team guides you through every step, from setting up templates and workflows to connecting integrations. Most organizations are up and running within days.

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