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10 criteria for selecting a provider

10 criteria to consider when choosing a provider for (qualified) electronic signatures


Updated on 20.02.2023

Electronic signatures not only ensure a better customer experience, but also happier employees. E-signatures enable transparent processes, save a lot of time (and money) and speed up internal and external business processes enormously - all important factors for companies of all sizes that want to develop (and grow) in a demanding business environment.

But not all e-signature solutions offer the same benefits. If you decide to take the next step in your company's digital transformation with the help of electronic signatures (and gain a decisive advantage over your competitors), you should know what to expect from your trusted provider.

#1 The provider you trust offers you maximum flexibility

a) You can sign anywhere where there is internet

Thanks to the cloud. With sproof sign, you can sign your documents quickly and efficiently from anywhere there is internet. Regardless of whether you use a laptop, smartphone, tablet or even a desktop computer. This saves you valuable time when completing the rest of your tasks.

b) All common e-signature standards are supported

QES, AES, EES - never heard of them? No problem, in this overview you will quickly and compactly learn everything you need to know about the various e-signature standards . sproof sign specializes in advanced electronic signatures (AES) and qualified electronic signatures (QES) to provide you with the best mix of the greatest possible flexibility and legal validity.

c) Multiple documents can be signed with just a single release

Batch signature is the magic word - and is one of the most popular features of sproof sign. This function makes it possible to digitally sign any number of documents at once with just a single authentication. Some of our customers use it to sign thousands of documents almost effortlessly and with minimal personnel and time expenditure - month after month!

d) Various trust service providers are supported

As you can easily see on the European Union's eIDAS dashboard , the list of approved trust service providers is constantly growing. As a result, you may have to identify yourself again for different signature solutions if you use different trust service providers. sproof sign already supports a large number of qualified trust service providers and thus enables "real" cross-border digital signing. New providers are constantly being added. Your preferred trust service provider is not yet supported? No problem, just contact us !

#2 The solution of your choice is self-explanatory

Maximum user-friendliness is a matter of honor - we at sproof have only one goal: to develop the signature tool with the best usability on the (European) market. Your time is valuable (so are your nerves), with sproof sign you can sign your documents quickly and easily with just a few clicks, without having to deal with complicated and confusing user interfaces. See for yourself - preferably right now, and completely free of charge.

#3 Signing in a team is a matter of course (possible)

Whether internally or externally - sproof sign makes it easy to obtain signatures from multiple people and send reminders to sign. This can be done in a defined order, but several people can also simply sign a document at the same time. No matter what your workflow looks like, with the electronic signature you can accelerate your signature processes to the speed of light (at least almost)!

It's the little things that make our working lives easier. For example, in her review on OMR Reviews , when asked what problems she solves with sproof sign, Alissa writes, among other things, quote:

Reminding my superiors to sign without having to be annoying myself.

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Alissa, Assistant FH Startup Center

#4 You can get started right away, actually since yesterday

The decision has been made and you would like to sign (or have signed) digitally right away, but what's the catch? There isn't. sproof sign is a cloud solution that is ISO 27001 certified and can be integrated into existing IT infrastructures in less than two hours. It also offers comprehensive user, team and cost management as well as automated identity verification (video ident) for qualified electronic signatures. With our solution, you can have your documents signed in the shortest possible time and have immediate access to your uploaded documents.

#5 Only you set the boundaries (where your documents are signed)

Compliance worries are a thing of the past. sproof sign is fully eIDAS-compliant and complies with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, which is a Code of Federal Regulations that sets out the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations on electronic records and electronic signatures (ERES). In addition, it is also possible to create signatures in accordance with the Swiss Zert-ES for legally binding digital signatures in Switzerland. This means that nothing stands in the way of obtaining signatures worldwide!

#6 Comprehensive data protection is part of our digital DNA

The secure handling of your most important data is our top priority. All information is stored exclusively on ISO-certified European servers and processed 100% GDPR-compliant. With sproof sign, you can also specify the period after which your final signed documents should be automatically deleted.

In addition, we at sproof use strict technical and organizational measures (TOMs) internally to secure our customers' data and privacy.

#7 Networking is everything, especially when it comes to digital tools for daily work

That's why sproof sign offers out-of-the-box integrations for the most important Office applications, such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word or Google Workspace (Google Drive), but also supports industry-specific solutions such as ADVOKAT and DATEV. Zapier support and our own API also enable integration into almost any existing application or workflow. Our flexible integration support provides you with advice and assistance.

#8 Talking about money (costs) - openly and transparently

We save you a lot of money. sproof sign offers an absolutely transparent price structure that can be individually adapted to your company's requirements. This not only saves you up to 90% in costs compared to handwritten signatures, it also allows you to get the most out of this purchase. By the way, private use is completely free of charge!

Digital signatures are also extremely sustainable. For example, saving 500 sheets of paper reduces the consumption of 7.5 kilograms of wood, 130 liters of water and 26.8 kilowatt hours of energy. This not only saves you money, but also resources and makes a positive contribution to the environment.

#9 You get the customer support you deserve

As a small, dynamic start-up, we can offer fast and personal support that you won't find in large corporations (even the "personal contact" doesn't help much). At sproof, we actively respond to the wishes of our customers and you can rely on us to provide you with quick and uncomplicated support for all your concerns.

#10 Your brand is always in the foreground

Of course, sproof sign can be seamlessly adapted to your company's appearance and corporate identity with individual branding if required - giving you recognition value. This looks professional and pleases both employees and customers. Did you really think that the last point would say anything else?

Why sproof sign?Highest security and compliance paired with an "all-in-one" functionality make sproof sign the top European alternative on the e-signature platform market. 100% developed and hosted in Europe.
sproof sign is currently the highest-rated e-signature provider on the independent review platform OMR Reviews and has also been certified by CRIF GmbH with the 'ESG SCORE: A' for sustainability.