Guide
How to Sign a Document for Free
Signbee offers a free tier — 5 legally binding documents per month with no credit card.
Steps
- 1
No sign-up required — use email OTP verification
- 2
Or create a free account for an API key
- 3
Send up to 5 documents per month at no cost
- 4
Full signing ceremony with SHA-256 certificate
- 5
Upgrade to Pro ($9/mo) when you need more
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
Most e-signature platforms lock you into paid plans or restrict free usage with watermarks, limited features, or trial periods. Signbee's free tier is genuinely free — no credit card, no time limit, no feature restrictions, no watermarks.
What's included in the free tier: - 5 legally binding documents per month - Full signing ceremony with animated handwriting - SHA-256 tamper-proof certificates on every document - Email delivery with professional signing links - Mobile-friendly signing experience - API access with a free API key - MCP server for AI agent integration
Who the free tier is for: - Freelancers sending 1-2 contracts per month - Small businesses with occasional signing needs - Developers testing API integration before committing - Personal use (loan agreements, car sales, rental agreements)
When to upgrade to Pro ($9/month): - More than 5 documents per month - Custom branding on signing pages - Priority email delivery - Webhook notifications - Higher API rate limits
No vendor lock-in: Your signed documents are standard PDFs. If you stop using Signbee, your documents remain valid and accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free tier really free with no hidden costs?
Yes. 5 documents per month, no credit card, no time limit, no watermarks, no feature restrictions. Full SHA-256 certificates and audit trails on every document.
What happens if I exceed the free tier limit?
Documents beyond the 5/month limit are queued until the next month. Upgrade to Pro ($9/month) for unlimited documents.
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