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HelloSign vs Melio

HelloSign logo

HelloSign

Software

eSignatures Made Easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Melio logo

Melio

Software

Simple business payments

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HelloSign free plan limited to only 3 documents per month, insufficient for most business use cases; Melio go (free) plan limited to one user only
  • They diverge on capability: HelloSign covers Electronic signatures, Melio covers Vendor payments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HelloSign and Melio actually diverge.

Attributes where HelloSign and Melio differ
AttributeHelloSignMelio
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile app
Founded20112018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in HelloSign

  • Electronic signatures
  • Templates
  • Team management
  • Audit trail
  • API access
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • Salesforce

Only in Melio

  • Vendor payments
  • Card to check
  • Payment scheduling
  • Approval workflows
  • QuickBooks sync
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • FreshBooks

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HelloSign

  • Customer Successnot Melio
  • Esignaturesnot Melio
  • Simple Signingnot Melio

Melio

  • Accounts payable automationnot HelloSign
  • Bill management and payment schedulingnot HelloSign
  • Multi-vendor payment processingnot HelloSign
  • Invoice receivables and payment collectionnot HelloSign

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HelloSign

  • Free plan limited to only 3 documents per month, insufficient for most business use cases
  • Lacks advanced features like conditional logic and bulk send that enterprise competitors offer
  • Limited customization options for white-labeling compared to DocuSign

Melio

  • Go (free) plan limited to one user only
  • ACH charges £0.50 per transaction beyond monthly allowance (5-50 free depending on plan)
  • Card payment fees range from 2.9% to 2.9% plus £75 maximum
  • International payments limited to select currencies only
  • NetSuite integration only available in Unlimited plan (£80/month minimum)

Pricing, plan by plan

HelloSign

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the HelloSign review.

Melio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Melio review.

Which should you pick?

Choose HelloSign if

  • You need electronic signatures.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want templates.
HelloSign review

Choose Melio if

  • You need vendor payments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want card to check.
Melio review

Questions people ask

Is HelloSign or Melio better?
Neither clearly leads. HelloSign starts at Free and Melio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HelloSign or Melio?
HelloSign starts at Free and Melio at Free.
Does HelloSign or Melio run on more platforms?
HelloSign runs on Web, Ios, Android. Melio runs on Web, Mobile app.
Can I use HelloSign for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is HelloSign best used for?
HelloSign is most often used for customer success, esignatures, simple signing. Of those, customer success and esignatures are not what Melio is typically brought in for.
What can HelloSign do that Melio cannot?
HelloSign covers Electronic signatures, Templates, Team management, Audit trail. Melio covers Vendor payments, Card to check, Payment scheduling, Approval workflows. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HelloSign: Does HelloSign (Dropbox Sign) offer a free plan?

Yes, HelloSign offers a free plan for up to 3 documents per month with basic eSignatures and Dropbox integration. Paid plans start at $10 per month for individuals.

Source
HelloSign: How does HelloSign pricing compare to DocuSign?

HelloSign is significantly cheaper than DocuSign. For a 5-user team sending 50 documents monthly, HelloSign costs approximately $1,500 per year while DocuSign costs $2,400 annually, a 37% difference.

Source
HelloSign: What are HelloSign API costs?

HelloSign API pricing is $0.80 to $1 per signature request, which is significantly lower than DocuSign's $4 to $7 per signature.

Source
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