A transparent, eIDAS-compliant alternative to Yousign
Yousign is a good solution — but if you're looking for predictable pricing, certified EU hosting and a more flexible API, Certyneo deserves your attention. Permanent free plan, 5 envelopes / month, no credit card.
Certyneo vs Yousign — quick comparison
Data collected from official websites in May 2026. Yousign® is a registered trademark of Yousign SAS. Re-verify before signing a contract.
| Criterion | Certyneo | Yousign |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent free plan | ||
| EU hosting (Germany) | ||
| SES, AES, QES levels (eIDAS) | ||
| Documented REST API | ||
| Qualified timestamped audit trail | ||
| Bulk send (batch) | ||
| Per-envelope pricing (no forced subscription) |
Why choose Certyneo?
Predictable pricing with no surprises
Permanent free plan up to 5 envelopes per month. Paid plans per envelope or by subscription — no hidden fees or surcharges for additional users.
EU hosting — sovereign data
Your documents and signature data are hosted in Germany (IONOS), within the European Union. GDPR compliant by design, no transfer outside the EU.
Onboarding in 5 minutes
No sales rep, no qualification call. Create your account, import a document, send your first envelope — in under 5 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Certyneo really an alternative to Yousign?
- Yes. Certyneo covers the same main use cases: SES, AES and QES electronic signature compliant with eIDAS, multi-signer workflow, audit trail, REST API. The main difference: Certyneo offers a permanent free plan and EU hosting (Germany), while Yousign is hosted outside the EU for certain plans.
- Can I migrate my templates from Yousign to Certyneo?
- Certyneo accepts standard PDF documents. If your Yousign templates can be exported as PDF, you can re-import them into Certyneo without losing your layout. Contact our support for personalised assistance.
- Does Certyneo support qualified signature (QES) like Yousign?
- Yes. Certyneo offers all three eIDAS levels: SES (simple), AES (advanced) and QES (qualified). QES requires video identity verification (IDnow) — the same process as Yousign or DocuSign.
Also discover
Ready to switch to Certyneo?
Permanent free plan, no credit card required. Assisted migration available.