CueSign
Electronic signature software for founders who refuse the DocuSign tax — send a PDF, place fields, get it signed.
What is CueSign
E-sign without the enterprise tax
CueSign is electronic signature software that lets you upload a PDF, place signature and form fields, email recipients, and collect completed signed documents online. It is a DocuSign-shaped product for startups and small teams: Free works immediately with CueSign branding; Pro at $20/month turns branding off and lifts document limits. Signers never need an account.
The happy path is the product. Field placement and guest signing run on the signing engine; CueSign is home before you send and after you finish — one login, no shell/engine bounce.
How it works
From upload to signed PDF
Four steps. Same session. No second login when you open the full editor.
Upload
Drop a PDF — NDA, offer letter, contractor agreement, or any contract. Pack templates land later as guided kits on the same engine.
Place fields
Add signature, initials, date, and text fields. Assign signers. You stay in one authenticated session — shell into engine, no re-login.
Send
Invite by email. Recipients open a secure link, review, and sign on any device. Guest signing — they do not create accounts.
Done
Track status in Docs. Download the completed PDF. Upgrade to Pro when CueSign chrome or the daily cap gets in the way.
Who it's for
Built for everyday agreements
If you send a few critical PDFs a week — not a global contract platform — CueSign is sized for you.
Founders
NDAs, advisor docs, early contractor agreements, and (soon) SAFE packs — without opening an enterprise e-sign account for one signature.
Operators & SMB
Vendor forms, client SOWs, and offer letters. Free to start; Pro when you want client-facing threads without CueSign branding.
Solo counsel / firms
Engagement letters and matter paperwork on a simple engine. Guided lawyer kits are on the roadmap — same signing core.
Features
What you get out of the box
Core e-signature workflow first. Vertical packs and billing polish ship on top — not a separate product for each use case.
Request signatures online
Send documents for signature by email with tracked status from sent to completed.
Sign PDF online
Self-sign or collect external signatures on PDF agreements without printing or scanning.
Guest signer links
Recipients sign from a link. No account required on their side — less friction, faster completion.
Completion records
Finished documents download as signed PDFs with completion history suitable for typical business record-keeping.
Free + Pro branding model
Free sends show CueSign. Pro removes sender chrome so your brand owns the client thread.
One login to the engine
Shell and signing engine share the same app host session — place fields without bouncing through a second auth wall.
DocuSign alternative
Skip the DocuSign tax
DocuSign is the category default. CueSign is for teams who need the same upload → place → send → signed PDF loop at founder-friendly pricing — not a full intelligent agreement management suite.
| Need | CueSign | Typical DocuSign path |
|---|---|---|
| Send PDF for signature | Yes — core loop | Yes |
| Guest signers | Yes | Yes |
| Price for solo / early team | Free · Pro $20/mo | Often higher after trial |
| Enterprise IAM / CLM | Not the v1 focus | Strength |
| Conversion model | Branding + quota | Seats / packages |
Pricing
Useful free. Clean paid.
Conversion is branding pain + quota — not locking basic multi-signer.
Free
$0
Start now · CueSign chrome on
Sign and send with full engine power. Free sends carry CueSign branding. Daily cap lands with the PLG gate.
- Upload → place → send
- Guest signers
- CueSign visible on free sends
Pro
$20/mo
or $200/yr · Stripe Checkout soon
Unlimited docs for your account. Branding off — you look first-party in the client thread.
- Unlimited documents
- No CueSign sender chrome
- Same powerful engine
Packs
Vertical flows, one engine
Not four products — guided kits on CueSign. Shipping after core PLG.
Upload & sign
Generic path for any PDF. Default PLG experience today.
NDA + engagement
Intake → prefill → send → track for common legal paperwork.
YC SAFE
Curated founder docs when redistribution licensing clears.
Trust
Built for real paperwork
Electronic signatures are widely recognized in the U.S. under the ESIGN Act and UETA when parties intend to sign and records can be retained. CueSign delivers signed PDFs with completion history for typical business use. Regulated or court-specific needs should be confirmed with counsel.
The signing engine is based on OpenSign (AGPL). Cue Labs ships the CueSign product experience on top — transparency on the engine, product focus on the shell.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers for search, buyers, and anyone comparing e-signature tools.
What is CueSign?
CueSign is electronic signature software for sending PDFs, placing signature fields, and collecting legally oriented e-signatures online. It is built for startups and small teams who want DocuSign-shaped capability without enterprise pricing. Free plans work with CueSign branding; Pro removes branding and lifts document limits.
Is CueSign a DocuSign alternative?
Yes. CueSign targets the same core job—upload a PDF, place fields, email signers, track completion—at a lower price point for individuals and early-stage teams. Enterprise features like deep IAM suites and large integration catalogs are not the v1 focus.
Are electronic signatures legally binding?
In the United States, electronic signatures are generally recognized under the ESIGN Act and UETA when parties intend to sign and records can be retained. CueSign issues signed PDFs with completion records suitable for typical business use. For regulated industries or court-specific requirements, confirm with counsel.
Do signers need a CueSign account?
No. Recipients open a secure link, review the document, and sign as guests. Only people who send and manage documents need a CueSign account.
How much does CueSign cost?
CueSign Free is $0 with CueSign branding on free sends and a daily document cap once the PLG gate ships. CueSign Pro is $20 per month or $200 per year for unlimited documents and branding off. See the pricing page for details.
What happens on the free plan?
You can upload, place fields, send, and collect signatures. Free sends carry CueSign chrome so recipients know the tool. Conversion to Pro is driven by branding pain and quota—not by locking basic multi-signer flows.
Is CueSign open source?
The signing engine is based on OpenSign and offered under AGPL. CueSign’s product shell, marketing site, and Cue Labs branding are separate. Engine source is linked from the site footer.
Can I send NDAs and contracts?
Yes. Upload any PDF today. Guided packs for NDAs, engagement letters, and (later) YC SAFE templates are on the roadmap as vertical kits on the same engine.
Ready
Send your next PDF for signature
Open the app. Sign something. Come back for Pro when branding or quota gets loud.