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SignWell vs Todoist

SignWell logo

SignWell

Productivity

Electronic signature service priced per sender, with unlimited documents on paid plans

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Free
Rated
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Todoist logo

Todoist

Productivity

The world's #1 task manager and to-do list app

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SignWell the free plan stops at three documents a month, which makes it a trial rather than a tier, so any genuine use converts to a paid seat within weeks.; Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • They diverge on capability: SignWell covers Per-sender pricing, Todoist covers Natural language input.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SignWell and Todoist actually diverge.

Attributes where SignWell and Todoist differ
AttributeSignWellTodoist
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
FoundedUnknown2007

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

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 SignWell

  • Per-sender pricing
  • Free signers
  • Free plan
  • Audit trail
  • Automatic reminders
  • In-person signing
  • Bulk send and template links
  • API

Only in Todoist

  • Natural language input
  • Recurring tasks
  • Projects and sub-tasks
  • Labels and filters
  • Priority levels
  • Productivity tracking
  • Notifications
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Templates

What people use each for

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

SignWell

  • A small business sending a steady flow of contracts from one or two people, where per-envelope pricing elsewhere adds up faster than a seat would.not Todoist
  • Replacing print, sign and scan for client agreements, offers of employment and consent forms.not Todoist
  • Embedding signing into your own product through the API without committing to enterprise pricing first.not Todoist
  • Repeated onboarding paperwork sent from a template with automatic chasing rather than manual reminders.not Todoist

Todoist

  • Personal task managementnot SignWell
  • Team project coordinationnot SignWell
  • Goal trackingnot SignWell
  • Habit buildingnot SignWell
  • Daily planningnot SignWell

Where each one falls short

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

SignWell

  • The free plan stops at three documents a month, which makes it a trial rather than a tier, so any genuine use converts to a paid seat within weeks.
  • Pricing is per sender, so an organisation where many people occasionally need to send something either buys seats for staff who send a handful of documents a year or funnels everything through one person and creates a bottleneck.
  • Templates are rationed by tier, at one on free and five per sender on the entry plan, and templates are what makes the tool worth using at all, so the practical entry point is a tier above the headline price.
  • It is a smaller vendor in a category where signed agreements must be retrievable years later, so the safe practice is downloading every signed document and its audit certificate into your own storage rather than relying on the account still existing.
  • It provides standard electronic signatures rather than acting as a qualified trust service provider, so any transaction requiring a qualified electronic signature under European rules needs a different supplier alongside it.

Todoist

  • No built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • Free plan limited to 5 personal projects only
  • No Gantt charts, resource allocation, or advanced project management features for large enterprises
  • Phone support not available; email and help center only
  • Calendar view and advanced filtering only available on paid plans

Pricing, plan by plan

SignWell

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 sender
    • 1 template
    • 3 documents per month
  • Light$10/month
    • Annual pricing: $10/month (monthly: $12/month)
    • 1 sender
    • 5 templates per sender
  • Business$30/month
    • Annual pricing: $30/month (monthly: $36/month)
    • 3 senders
    • Unlimited templates and documents
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom pricing for teams of 50+
    • High volume support
    • Advanced compliance needs

Todoist

Free
  • BeginnerFree
    • 5 personal projects
    • Smart Quick Add
    • Task reminders
  • Pro$5/month
    • 300 personal projects
    • Calendar layout
    • Custom task reminders
  • Business$8/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Shared team workspace
    • Up to 500 team projects

Which should you pick?

Choose SignWell if

  • You need per-sender pricing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want free signers.

Choose Todoist if

  • You need natural language input.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want recurring tasks.

Questions people ask

Is SignWell or Todoist better?
Neither clearly leads. SignWell starts at Free and Todoist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SignWell or Todoist?
SignWell starts at Free and Todoist at Free.
Does SignWell or Todoist run on more platforms?
SignWell runs on Web. Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use SignWell for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is SignWell best used for?
SignWell is most often used for a small business sending a steady flow of contracts from one or two people, where per-envelope pricing elsewhere adds up faster than a seat would., replacing print, sign and scan for client agreements, offers of employment and consent forms., embedding signing into your own product through the api without committing to enterprise pricing first., repeated onboarding paperwork sent from a template with automatic chasing rather than manual reminders.. Of those, a small business sending a steady flow of contracts from one or two people, where per-envelope pricing elsewhere adds up faster than a seat would. and replacing print, sign and scan for client agreements, offers of employment and consent forms. are not what Todoist is typically brought in for.
What can SignWell do that Todoist cannot?
SignWell covers Per-sender pricing, Free signers, Free plan, Audit trail. Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters. Both handle Templates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SignWell: Do signers need an account or a licence?

No. Recipients open a link, sign and are done, with no account and no cost. You pay only for the people who send documents.

Todoist: Does Todoist work offline?

Basic editing and task management work offline, but advanced features like syncing reminders and shared updates require internet connectivity.

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SignWell: What does the free plan actually allow?

Three documents a month, one sender and one template, along with a small monthly allowance of API documents. It does not include custom branding or bulk send.

Todoist: Does Todoist have a free plan and what does it include?

Yes, Todoist offers a free Beginner plan with 5 personal projects, Smart Quick Add, task reminders, flexible layouts, 3 filter views, and 1 week activity history. More advanced features require the Pro or Business plans.

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SignWell: Is an electronic signature legally binding?

Electronic signatures are recognised for most commercial agreements under the relevant American and European frameworks, and SignWell records an audit trail. Certain instruments are excluded by statute, and anything requiring a qualified signature needs a qualified provider.

Todoist: Can I use Todoist on mobile devices?

Yes, Todoist offers native apps for both iOS and Android with over 30 million downloads. Mobile apps provide full task management functionality across devices.

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SignWell: How hard is it to leave?

The signed documents are ordinary PDFs you can download with their certificates, so the records move easily. Your templates and the workflows built around them do not.

Todoist: What integrations does Todoist support?

Todoist integrates with over 100 apps including Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, and Toggl Track. Additional integrations are available through Zapier, Make, and IFTTT automation platforms.

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Todoist: How much does Todoist cost?

Free plan is $0. Pro plan costs $5/month (billed annually) or $7/month (monthly billing). Business plan costs $8/month per user (annual) or $10/month per user (monthly), as of December 2025.

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