Cost of electronic signature vs paper: 2026 comparison
The paper workflow costs far more than it appears. Itemised comparison between paper and electronic signature to guide your decisions.
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Every year, an SME with 50 employees spends between 12 000 € and 25 000 € just managing paper contracts.
Paper workflow costs
- Printing: 0.05 € to 0.15 € per page
- Postal delivery: 1.43 € to 5.90 €
- Physical archiving: 150 € to 400 €/year
- Secure destruction: 0.50 to 2 € per kg
Average direct cost per contract: 8 € to 15 €
Real cost of electronic signature
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Direct comparison: paper vs electronic
ROI: 351% in the first year. Payback period: less than 6 weeks.
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