The Problem
Why teams leave DocuSign
Per-user pricing plus envelope limits
Business features require $25-$65/user/month
API access needs Developer plan or higher
CLM (contract lifecycle management) is a separate product
Envelope overage charges are expensive
What We Build Instead
Your custom forms & surveys tool
Electronic signature platform with unlimited signatures
Document templates with dynamic fields
Signing workflows with routing and approvals
Audit trail and compliance documentation
API for embedded signing in your applications
Contract management and storage
The Math
DocuSign vs. custom build
Based on 20 seats at $40/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying DocuSign
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 20 seats
-$4,570
-14% less than DocuSign
Pricing Breakdown
DocuSign tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across DocuSign's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $10/mo | $10/mo | 5 envelopes/month, Signing, Payment collection, Mobile app |
| Standard | $25/mo | $25/mo | Unlimited envelopes, Reusable templates, Reminders, Signer attachments |
| Business Pro | $40/mo | $40/mo | Bulk send, Advanced fields, Signing groups, SMS delivery |
| Enterprise | $65/mo | $65/mo | API access, Custom branding, Advanced security, 24/7 support |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $15,000–$35,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From DocuSign to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off DocuSign in 4-8 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit existing signing workflows, templates, and integration points
Architecture & Design
1 weekDesign e-signature platform with template engine and audit trail
Core Development
2-4 weeksBuild signing flow, template builder, audit trail, and API
Data Migration & Testing
1 weekMigrate templates, test signing flows, validate legal compliance
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy platform and train teams on document workflows
Total build time
4-8 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of DocuSign features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | DocuSign | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Signatures | |||
| Document Templates | |||
| Signing Workflows | |||
| Audit Trail | |||
| Bulk Send | |||
| API for Embedded Signing | |||
| Mobile Signing | |||
| Payment Collection | |||
| DocuSign CLM | Build contract management suited to your workflow | ||
| Unlimited Envelopes | No envelope limits or overage charges |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what DocuSign offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From DocuSign to ownership in 4-8 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your DocuSign usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom forms & surveys tool with only the features you need. 4-8 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from DocuSign, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.