Electronic vs paper signature cost: comparison 2026
The paper circuit costs much more than it seems. Quantified comparison between paper and electronic signature to guide your decisions.
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Each year, an SME of 50 employees spends between€12,000 and €25,000just to manage paper contracts.
Paper circuit 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
Actual cost of electronic signature
Certyneo offers access from €29/month for SMEs, with unlimited subscriptions.
Direct comparison: paper vs electronic
ROI: 351%in the first year. Payback period: less than6 weeks.
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