Agreements.ai vs SignNow

SignNow is a capable, affordable e-signature tool — part of the airSlate family. It does signing well at a competitive price. But if you need more than just signatures, Agreements.ai adds AI-powered drafting, contract analysis, templates, CRM, and case management. SignNow signs documents; Agreements.ai handles the entire contract lifecycle.

Our Pick

Agreements.ai

Agreements.ai is an all-in-one AI-powered contract platform that combines intelligent drafting, analysis, e-signatures, template management, CRM, and case management.

SignNow

SignNow is an e-signature platform in the airSlate ecosystem, offering electronic signing, document workflows, and basic templates. Known for competitive pricing and a straightforward signing experience for businesses of all sizes.

Feature Comparison

FeatureAgreements.aiSignNow
Electronic Signatures
AI Contract Drafting
AI Contract Analysis
AI Chat (Ask Questions About Contracts)
Template Library (370+)⚠️
Basic form templates
Clause Library
Contract Management (CLM)
Client/Contact CRM
Case Management
Bulk Send
Mobile App
In-person Signing
Audit Trail
Document Workflows
Team Management
Free Tier Available
API Access
Custom Branding
Integrations (CRM, Cloud Storage)

Pricing Comparison

Agreements.ai

Free – $29/user/month

Free tier with AI drafting, analysis, and signing. Pro plans from $12/mo with full feature access.

SignNow

$8–$30/user/month

Business $8/mo (billed annually), Business Premium $15/mo, Enterprise $30/mo. No free tier — 7-day trial only.

Who Should Use Which?

Choose Agreements.ai if…

Professionals who want one platform for the entire contract lifecycle — from creating contracts with AI to signing and ongoing management. Eliminates the need for multiple separate tools.

Choose SignNow if…

Teams that primarily need affordable e-signatures with basic document workflows. Good for companies that already have separate tools for contract creation and management.

Honest Pros & Cons

Agreements.ai

Pros

  • All-in-one: draft, analyze, sign, and manage contracts
  • AI-powered drafting saves hours of manual work
  • 370+ professional templates included
  • Built-in CRM and case management
  • Free tier available — start without commitment

Cons

  • Higher starting price than SignNow's basic plan
  • Less focused on pure signing workflows
  • Newer platform with smaller user base
  • Fewer integrations than the airSlate ecosystem

SignNow

Pros

  • Very competitive e-signature pricing
  • Clean, simple signing experience
  • Good mobile app for signing on the go
  • Part of airSlate ecosystem for workflow automation
  • Solid API for e-signature integration

Cons

  • No AI drafting or contract analysis
  • No contract lifecycle management
  • No clause or template library for legal documents
  • No CRM or case management
  • Signing-only — need other tools for full workflow

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Agreements.ai replace SignNow?
Yes. Agreements.ai includes e-signature functionality along with AI drafting, analysis, templates, CRM, and contract management. You get signing plus everything else in one platform.
Is SignNow cheaper than Agreements.ai?
SignNow's base plan ($8/mo) is cheaper than Agreements.ai's paid plans. However, Agreements.ai has a free tier and includes AI drafting, analysis, and CLM — features you'd need separate paid tools to replicate alongside SignNow.
Does SignNow have AI features?
No. SignNow is a traditional e-signature tool without AI-powered drafting, analysis, or contract intelligence. Agreements.ai uses AI throughout the entire contract workflow.
What do I get with Agreements.ai that I don't get with SignNow?
AI contract drafting, AI analysis and risk detection, 370+ templates, clause library, CRM, case management, and contract lifecycle management. SignNow provides e-signatures; Agreements.ai provides the complete contract platform.
Should I use SignNow or Agreements.ai?
If you only need e-signatures and already have tools for everything else, SignNow is a solid choice. If you want one platform for drafting, analyzing, signing, and managing contracts, Agreements.ai offers far more value.

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