SignRequest
FreemiumSimple e-signature tool now integrated into Box
About SignRequest
SignRequest was a standalone e-signature SaaS founded in the Netherlands with a clean, minimal UX that distinguished it from the cluttered interfaces of DocuSign and Adobe Sign. Box acquired SignRequest in February 2021 and integrated its technology into Box Sign, which ships free with all Box Business and above accounts. As a result, SignRequest as a standalone product has an uncertain long-term roadmap — Box has not deprecated it but active feature development has slowed since acquisition. Pricing as standalone: free tier (10 documents per month), $7/user/mo Professional (unlimited documents, templates, custom branding), $12/user/mo Business (team management, API access). G2: 4.5 stars across both the standalone product and Box Sign integration reviews. The core signing flow is genuinely simple — senders and signers both describe the experience as less confusing than DocuSign. Integrations include Google Drive, Slack, Salesforce, and Zapier. The Box integration makes it the natural choice for teams already paying for Box storage — Box Sign at no additional cost is hard to argue against. Reddit sentiment: positive reviews predate the acquisition; post-acquisition threads note development stagnation and push new users toward Box Sign directly. Compared to DocuSign: simpler and cheaper but less feature-complete. Compared to HelloSign: nearly identical positioning.
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
- 10 documents/mo
- Basic signing
- Email support
Professional
- Unlimited docs
- Templates
- Custom branding
Business
- Team management
- API access
- Priority support
Pros
- Clean and simple signing UX — less overwhelming than DocuSign
- Free tier with 10 documents per month
- Box Sign integration free with Box Business subscriptions
- Good Google Drive and Slack integrations
- Competitive pricing for standalone use
- No account required for document signers
Cons
- Uncertain standalone product future post-Box acquisition
- Active development slowed after acquisition
- Fewer features than DocuSign or Adobe Sign
- API less capable than enterprise alternatives
- Support response has degraded post-acquisition per Reddit
- Standalone product may eventually be deprecated in favor of Box Sign
Best For
- Teams already paying for Box Business — Box Sign is included at no extra cost
- Small businesses needing simple document signing without DocuSign complexity or price
- Google Workspace teams wanting straightforward Drive-integrated signing
Not Ideal For
- Teams needing active feature development and long-term roadmap certainty for a core workflow tool
- High-volume enterprise signing with advanced compliance and audit requirements
Potential Deal Breakers
- Product roadmap is uncertain post-Box acquisition — active standalone development has stalled
- Box acquisition means long-term standalone viability is unclear
- Feature depth lags competitors for teams needing more than basic signing and templates
Data & Privacy
Acquired by Box. Signed documents stored on Box infrastructure. No AI training. Inherits Box security and compliance certifications. Documents downloadable.
Who Is This For?
Hands-on tested 2026-05
Signup Experience
Standalone signup available or via Box account. Free trial requires no credit card. Setup is quick with a clean onboarding flow.
For Home Users
Simple and reliable for occasional document signing. Box integration is seamless if already in the Box ecosystem. Feature set is basic but covers most personal signing needs.
For Business Users
Best fit for teams already using Box for document management. Integration removes the need for a separate e-signature tool. Standalone pricing is competitive for SMBs not on Box.
Our Verdict
SignRequest had the cleanest e-signature UX in its class before the Box acquisition. Box Sign makes it free for Box Business customers, which is the strongest argument for it today. As a standalone product the uncertain roadmap is a real concern — teams evaluating new e-signature workflows should consider whether Box Sign or a more actively developed alternative is the safer long-term bet.