Is Certyneo really an alternative to Yousign?

Yes. Certyneo covers the same core use cases: SES, AES and QES electronic signatures compliant with eIDAS, multi-signer workflows, audit trail, REST API. The main difference: Certyneo offers a permanent free plan and EU hosting (Germany), while Yousign is hosted outside the EU on certain plans.

Can I migrate my templates from Yousign to Certyneo?

Certyneo accepts standard PDF documents. If your Yousign templates can be exported as PDFs, you can re-import them into Certyneo without losing your layout. Contact our support team for personalized assistance.

Does Certyneo support qualified electronic signatures (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 used by Yousign and DocuSign.

Why Certyneo instead of Yousign?

Three structural differentiators: (1) permanent free plan (5 envelopes/month) where Yousign only offers a 14-day trial; (2) per-envelope pricing rather than per-sender-user (Yousign charges €9 to €40/user/month) — Certyneo cuts costs for teams of 5+ people; (3) REST API included from the Standard plan at €19/month (at Yousign only from the Premium plan at €40/month).

Are Certyneo and Yousign both eIDAS compliant?

Yes, both are. Simple electronic signatures (SES) and advanced electronic signatures (AES) issued by Certyneo and Yousign comply with European regulation eIDAS no. 910/2014 and are legally binding throughout the European Union. The difference lies in product features and pricing, not in legal value.

What is the pricing difference between the two?

Yousign charges per sender user (€9 to €40/user/month depending on the plan). Certyneo charges per envelope (from €9/month for 25 envelopes, up to €99/month for 1,000 envelopes), with users included. For a team of 10 people each sending 30 documents/month, Certyneo Business at €39/month replaces a Yousign Standard plan at €250/month (10 × €25).

Can you migrate your Yousign templates to Certyneo?

Yes. Our assisted migration team retrieves your templates, your address book and the history of signed envelopes (PDF + audit trail). Reconstruction in Certyneo is free for standard volumes; a custom service starts at €990 excl. VAT for organizations with over 1,000 envelopes or complex integrations. See /offre-migration.

Does Certyneo offer an API like Yousign?

Yes, and included earlier. OpenAPI-documented REST API, HMAC-signed webhooks, official SDKs and free test environment — available from the Standard plan at €19/month. At Yousign, REST API is only accessible from the Premium plan at €40/user/month.

Yousign alternative

A transparent, eIDAS-compliant alternative to Yousign

Yousign is a solid solution — but if you're looking for predictable pricing, certified EU hosting and a more flexible API, Certyneo is worth a look. Permanent free plan, 5 envelopes/month, no credit card required.

Certyneo vs Yousign — quick comparison

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Criteria	Certyneo	Yousign
Permanent free plan
EU hosting (Germany)
SES, AES, QES levels (eIDAS)
Documented REST API
Timestamped qualified audit trail
Bulk sending (batch)
Per-envelope pricing (no forced subscription)

Why choose Certyneo?

Predictable pricing, no surprises

Permanent free plan with up to 5 envelopes per month. Paid plans by envelope or subscription — no hidden fees and no extra charge 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, with no transfers outside the EU.

Onboarding in 5 minutes

No sales rep, no qualification call. Create your account, upload a document, send your first envelope — in under 5 minutes.

How to migrate from Yousign to Certyneo in 3 steps

Our team supports you free of charge. Average timeframe: 48 hours to 5 business days depending on volume.

1. Export from Yousign
We retrieve your existing templates, your signatory address book and the history of signed procedures in PDF + signature proof format. Your Yousign documents remain accessible on their platform throughout the transition period.
2. Certyneo Configuration
Reconstruction of your templates in the Certyneo editor (signatures, initials, custom fields), branding configuration (logo, colors, sender email) and creation of user accounts with equivalent roles and permissions.
3. Production deployment and training
Switch new sends to Certyneo, video training (1 hour) for your team, redirection of API integrations and webhooks. Your Yousign signatures remain valid for life; you can also re-archive them in the Certyneo vault to consolidate.

Frequently asked questions

Is Certyneo really an alternative to Yousign?: Yes. Certyneo covers the same core use cases: SES, AES and QES electronic signatures compliant with eIDAS, multi-signer workflows, audit trail, REST API. The main difference: Certyneo offers a permanent free plan and EU hosting (Germany), while Yousign is hosted outside the EU on certain plans.
Can I migrate my templates from Yousign to Certyneo?: Certyneo accepts standard PDF documents. If your Yousign templates can be exported as PDFs, you can re-import them into Certyneo without losing your layout. Contact our support team for personalized assistance.
Does Certyneo support qualified electronic signatures (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 used by Yousign and DocuSign.
Why Certyneo instead of Yousign?: Three structural differentiators: (1) permanent free plan (5 envelopes/month) where Yousign only offers a 14-day trial; (2) per-envelope pricing rather than per-sender-user (Yousign charges €9 to €40/user/month) — Certyneo cuts costs for teams of 5+ people; (3) REST API included from the Standard plan at €19/month (at Yousign only from the Premium plan at €40/month).
Are Certyneo and Yousign both eIDAS compliant?: Yes, both are. Simple electronic signatures (SES) and advanced electronic signatures (AES) issued by Certyneo and Yousign comply with European regulation eIDAS no. 910/2014 and are legally binding throughout the European Union. The difference lies in product features and pricing, not in legal value.
What is the pricing difference between the two?: Yousign charges per sender user (€9 to €40/user/month depending on the plan). Certyneo charges per envelope (from €9/month for 25 envelopes, up to €99/month for 1,000 envelopes), with users included. For a team of 10 people each sending 30 documents/month, Certyneo Business at €39/month replaces a Yousign Standard plan at €250/month (10 × €25).
Can you migrate your Yousign templates to Certyneo?: Yes. Our assisted migration team retrieves your templates, your address book and the history of signed envelopes (PDF + audit trail). Reconstruction in Certyneo is free for standard volumes; a custom service starts at €990 excl. VAT for organizations with over 1,000 envelopes or complex integrations. See /offre-migration.
Does Certyneo offer an API like Yousign?: Yes, and included earlier. OpenAPI-documented REST API, HMAC-signed webhooks, official SDKs and free test environment — available from the Standard plan at €19/month. At Yousign, REST API is only accessible from the Premium plan at €40/user/month.

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