DocuSign vs Insightly: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of DocuSign and Insightly — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: DocuSign wins on our scorecard (7.5/10 vs 7.3/10).
| Scored on | DocuSign | Insightly |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 8 | 7 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 6 |
| Features | 9 | 8 |
| Personal Plan | $10/mo (Annual) | — |
| Standard Plan | $25/user/mo (Annual) | — |
| Business Pro | $40/user/mo (Annual) | — |
| Envelope Limit (Personal) | 5 per month | — |
| Plus Tier (Annual) | — | $29/user/mo |
| Professional Tier (Annual) | — | $49/user/mo |
| Enterprise Tier (Annual) | — | $99/user/mo |
| AppConnect Add-on | — | Varies by usage |
DocuSign in one paragraph
DocuSign remains the industry standard for secure, legally-weighty agreements, but its restrictive entry-level tiers make it a costly choice for very low-volume freelancers.
Skip it if: You only send 1-2 documents per month and don't care about having a 'premium' brand name on your contracts.
Insightly in one paragraph
Insightly is the best choice for businesses that need to bridge the gap between a closed sale and a finished project without switching apps.
Skip it if: Skip it if you only need a simple contact manager and don't plan on using the project management features.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, DocuSign or Insightly?
On our five-axis scorecard, DocuSign scores higher (7.5/10 vs 7.3/10). DocuSign remains the industry standard for secure, legally-weighty agreements, but its restrictive entry-level tiers make it a costly choice for very low-volume freelancers.
Who should skip DocuSign?
You only send 1-2 documents per month and don't care about having a 'premium' brand name on your contracts.
Who should skip Insightly?
Skip it if you only need a simple contact manager and don't plan on using the project management features.