When the other person will not open an envelope
A simpler alternative to DocuSign for everyday signatures
PinOnIt is a text-first office for small businesses: quote a job, get a signature, book a time, and send reminders by SMS. $8.99/month after a 14-day trial.
DocuSign is the right tool for contract desks, bulk envelopes, and enterprise routing. It is a heavy tool if you need a liability waiver at the gate or an NDA before a walkthrough — and the other person is standing in a parking lot with a phone.
Sign-by-Text sends a link by SMS. They enter a one-time code, draw a signature with a finger, and check ESIGN consent. PinOnIt stores an audit record (verified number, timestamps, IP/user agent, document hash, signature image). It is not a CLM suite, not a notary, and not multi-signer closing software.
DocuSign Personal is built around a small monthly envelope cap. PinOnIt Pro is a flat $8.99/month for the office tools together — quotes, booking, reminders, and signatures — with no per-envelope meter on Sign-by-Text.
Who this is for
Shops that send the same waiver, NDA, or job sign-off over and over, and whose customers will tap a text faster than they will open an email envelope.
Relevant features
- SMS link + one-time code + finger signature
- ESIGN consent checkbox and audit record
- Upload your own PDF once and reuse it
- No Sign-by-Text envelope cap on Pro
- Quotes, booking, and reminders on the same plan
Example workflow
Upload the waiver once. At the gate or after the walkthrough, send Sign-by-Text. They tap, enter the code, sign with a finger. You see the signed file without chasing an email.
How Sign-by-Text works
Sign-by-Text sends the document as an SMS link. They enter a one-time code, read the file, check ESIGN consent, and sign with a finger. PinOnIt stores an audit record. It is not a notary and not multi-signer closing software.
What does PinOnIt cost?
PinOnIt Pro is $8.99/month after a 14-day trial. One plan. PinOnIt never takes a cut of Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal.
PinOnIt Sign-by-Text vs DocuSign eSignature
| Feature | PinOnIt | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $8.99/mo (whole product) | About $10–$15/mo Personal (annual vs monthly) |
| How they sign | SMS link + code + finger | Email envelope in DocuSign |
| Signer account | None | Often an email + DocuSign flow |
| Send limits | No envelope cap on Sign-by-Text | Personal: 5 envelopes/month |
| Team CLM / bulk send / payments in-envelope | No | Higher DocuSign plans |
| Also quotes, booking, SMS reminders | Yes, same $8.99 | Separate products |
Prices checked September 2026. Competitor list prices change; confirm on their site. PinOnIt Pro is $8.99/month.
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FAQ
Does PinOnIt replace DocuSign for everything?
No. Use DocuSign (or a lawyer) for complex routing, bulk send, and deals that need that stack. Use PinOnIt when the signature has to happen by text on a phone.
Is Sign-by-Text an electronic signature under ESIGN?
It is designed to meet federal ESIGN Act requirements for electronic signatures and captures an audit record. PinOnIt does not provide legal advice.
Can they sign a PDF I already have?
Yes. Upload a named PDF once (attorney-reviewed waiver, for example) and send it as many times as you need.
What does PinOnIt cost? Pro is $8.99/month after a 14-day trial.
PinOnIt is a text-first office for small businesses: quote a job, get a signature, book a time, and send reminders by SMS. $8.99/month after a 14-day trial.
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