A clear, cost-efficient way for SMEs to manage contracts inside one system

Electronic signatures are now a routine part of running a business. Whether you are sending proposals, agreements or onboarding documents, being able to share and sign contracts quickly is essential. DocuSign has been the leading platform for many years, but HighLevel’s new Document Signing tool is quickly becoming a stronger option for SMEs that want everything in one place.

HighLevel includes unlimited contract sending, unlimited templates and built-in automation that DocuSign simply does not offer without third-party tools. And through MarketerM8, HighLevel is available for £97 per month, with no limits or usage caps.

In this article, we break down how HighLevel’s document signing works, how it compares with DocuSign and why it may be the better long-term choice for SMEs and agencies.

How HighLevel’s Document Signing Tool Works

HighLevel provides a simple and fully integrated document signing experience. You can:

• Create unlimited templates

• Send unlimited contracts

• Add signature boxes, dates and custom fields

• Track document opens, views and signature status

• Trigger automations based on signing events

• Send automated reminders to contacts who have not signed

• Store all signed documents inside the contact record

This makes the contract workflow part of your CRM rather than a separate system.

A clear note on legality

Documents signed through HighLevel are legally binding. However, we cannot confirm the depth or legal strength compared with platforms such as DocuSign, which are widely adopted in regulated industries. For most SME use cases it is more than suitable, but businesses with strict compliance requirements should check their obligations before switching.

DocuSign vs HighLevel: The Key Differences

DocuSign is widely trusted, but its pricing model can become expensive as you grow. The standard DocuSign plan is around £20 per month and includes:

• 99 electronic signatures per month

• 100 envelopes per month

What an envelope means in DocuSign

DocuSign uses envelopes as its main billing metric.

An envelope is a container that is sent out for signature. It can contain:

• One document

• Multiple documents

• One signer

• Multiple signers

It still counts as one envelope, no matter how many documents or signatures are inside.

So 100 envelopes per month means:

You can send 100 separate transactions for signature each month.

Examples:

• Sending a contract to a client = 1 envelope

• Sending a 10 page agreement to 2 signers = 1 envelope

• Sending 5 documents to 1 signer = 1 envelope

• Sending 1 document to 20 people = 1 envelope

If you click Send, you have used 1 envelope.

What it does NOT mean:

It does not mean:

• 100 documents

• 100 signers

• 100 signatures

It is simply the number of times you send a document for signature.

What happens if you exceed 100 envelopes?

Depending on your plan, DocuSign may:

• Charge overage fees per envelope

• Restrict further sending until your next billing cycle

For SMEs with variable sales cycles, these limits can quickly become restrictive.

HighLevel via MarketerM8: A More Scalable Alternative

Through MarketerM8, HighLevel is available for £97 per month, and includes:

• Unlimited contract sends

• Unlimited templates

• Unlimited users

• CRM integration

• Automated reminders

• Pipeline updates based on signing events

• Tasks created automatically for your team

• Full document storage per contact

• No envelope limits

• No signature caps

For SMEs and agencies, the long-term cost difference is substantial.

Where HighLevel Beats DocuSign

1. Unlimited sending

No usage caps. No limits on documents, envelopes or signatures.

2. Automation built into the contract process

You can automate:

• Reminders

• Pipeline changes

• Onboarding workflows

• Notifications

• Tags and segments

• Tasks

DocuSign cannot do this natively without extra tools.

3. One platform, not multiple subscriptions

Contracts, CRM, calendars, pipelines, email, SMS and Voice AI all sit inside HighLevel.

4. Lower long-term cost

DocuSign charges more as you grow. HighLevel stays at £97 per month through MarketerM8.

5. Unlimited users

HighLevel does not charge per seat, which is ideal for agencies and growing teams.

Where DocuSign Still Has Strengths

DocuSign remains the better choice for:

• Regulated industries

• Legal firms

• Enterprises requiring advanced compliance

• Organisations needing deep enterprise integrations

For most SMEs and service businesses, HighLevel provides everything needed at a lower cost.

Why MarketerM8 Recommends HighLevel for Document Signing

At MarketerM8, we specialise in helping businesses simplify their systems, not add more tools. HighLevel aligns with this philosophy because it allows SMEs to manage CRM, automation, communication and contract signing in one place.

We help clients:

• Build contract templates

• Set reminder workflows

• Automate onboarding

• Create pipeline triggers

• Replace manual contract chasing

• Reduce software costs

• Centralise data inside one CRM

You get a smoother process, fewer subscriptions and a more consistent customer journey.

Final Thoughts

DocuSign is a strong platform, but its envelope limits and pricing structure make it less practical for SMEs that are scaling. HighLevel’s document signing tool offers unlimited usage, built-in automation and full CRM integration for a predictable fixed price.

Through MarketerM8, HighLevel is available for £97 per month, making it a cost-efficient and automation-friendly alternative that supports business growth without added complexity.

If you want to streamline your contract process and remove unnecessary software, our team can help you implement everything inside HighLevel.

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