Guide
How to Migrate from DocuSign
DocuSign's API is powerful but complex — OAuth 2.0 flows, envelope management, field placement coordinates. Here's how to migrate to a simpler alternative.
Steps
- 1
Map your current DocuSign API calls to equivalent Signbee endpoints
- 2
Replace OAuth 2.0 token management with a single API key (Bearer token)
- 3
Simplify envelope creation — one POST request replaces multi-step envelope flow
- 4
Update webhook listeners (Signbee uses standard webhooks instead of 'Connect')
- 5
Test with free tier (5 docs/month) before switching production traffic
Try it with curl
curl -X POST https://signb.ee/api/send \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"content": "# Your Document\n\nContent here...",
"senderName": "Your Name",
"senderEmail": "you@email.com",
"recipientName": "Recipient",
"recipientEmail": "recipient@email.com"
}'Legal validity
Electronic signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS Regulation (EU), and Electronic Communications Act (UK). Every Signbee document includes a SHA-256 tamper-proof certificate.
More details
DocuSign migrations typically happen for three reasons: cost (envelopes are expensive at scale), complexity (OAuth 2.0 + envelope management + field placement), or both.
What changes in the migration:
Authentication: DocuSign requires OAuth 2.0 with JWT Grant or Authorization Code Grant. Token refresh logic, expiry handling, and scope management. Signbee uses a single API key — Bearer token in the Authorization header. No token refresh, no OAuth flow, no scope configuration.
Document creation: DocuSign uses the 'envelope' model — create an envelope, add documents, define recipients, place signature fields with x/y coordinates. Signbee uses a single POST with document content (markdown or PDF URL) and recipient details. No envelope management, no field placement.
Webhooks: DocuSign's 'Connect' system requires dashboard configuration and has complex event routing. Signbee uses standard HTTP webhooks with HMAC verification — register a URL and receive events.
Pricing comparison: - DocuSign: $2.50-$25 per envelope depending on plan - Signbee: $0.50 per document, or free (5 docs/month)
Migration timeline: Most teams complete the migration in 1-2 days. The API surface is much smaller — one endpoint vs DocuSign's dozens — so there's less code to write and maintain.
Risk mitigation: Run both systems in parallel during transition. Send non-critical documents through Signbee first (internal NDAs, vendor agreements) before migrating customer-facing contracts.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to migrate from DocuSign?
Typically 1-2 days for the API integration. The Signbee API has one primary endpoint (POST /api/v1/send) vs DocuSign's dozens, so there's significantly less code to write.
Will my existing signed documents still be valid?
Yes. Documents signed with DocuSign remain legally valid. The migration only affects future document sending. You don't need to re-sign anything.
Can I test before committing to the migration?
Yes. The free tier includes 5 documents per month — enough to test your integration thoroughly before switching production traffic.
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