Australian built, Sydney hosted

eSignatures Australia: Legally Binding, Sydney-Hosted, Free to Start

Sign, send, and manage legally binding documents online under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999, with every document, audit trail, and signature stored in Sydney. No credit card, no annual lock-in, 3 envelopes per month free forever.

ETA 1999 compliantData stays in SydneyACN 655 608 9693 envelopes/mo free, no card

SignAndGo vs DocuSign vs Adobe Sign vs Annature

A fair comparison for Australian businesses choosing an eSignature platform in 2026. Every row is based on publicly documented features and pricing as of April 2026.

FeatureSignAndGoDocuSignAdobe SignAnnature
Australian data residency (Sydney)
Free tier (no credit card)3/mo foreverTrial only
AUD billing (no FX conversion)SometimesSometimes
Annual lock-in requiredNeverCommonCommonMonthly option
AI field detectionPaid add-onPaid add-on
Built-in Australian legal templates14 includedGeneric libraryGeneric libraryA few
Witness signing (electronic)Limited
Document verification stampsEvery PDFEnterprise onlyEnterprise only
Native Claude/ChatGPT integration (MCP)Live since May 2026
Starting price (AUD/month)$0 free / $29 Starter + GST$25–45$30–50$25+

DocuSign and Adobe Sign are US-headquartered platforms; data may be processed in US facilities subject to the CLOUD Act and Patriot Act. Annature is an Australian platform and a fair local competitor.

What Makes SignAndGo Different

Every feature built with the Australian business in mind, not retrofitted from a US platform.

Legal Compliance (ETA 1999)

Every signed document meets the requirements of the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) and state equivalents. Tamper-evident audit trail admissible in Australian courts.

100% Sydney Data Residency

All documents, metadata, audit trails, and backups stored in Google Cloud australia-southeast1. No overseas transfer. Aligns with Australian Privacy Principles (APP 8).

AI Field Detection

Gemini AI scans your uploaded PDF and places signature, initials, date, and name fields automatically, with no manual drag-and-drop for common forms.

22 Australian Legal Templates

NDA, employment, contractor, lease, service agreement, deed of release, power of attorney, and more, drafted for Australian law, not retrofitted from the US.

Remote Witness Signing

For property deeds and documents that require a witness, SignAndGo supports fully remote electronic witnessing: rare in this category, essential for Australian legal use.

Verification Stamps

Every signed PDF gets a public verification URL. Anyone with the document can confirm it was signed via SignAndGo and hasn't been altered since.

Team Workspaces

Invite your team, manage shared templates, track envelope status, enforce consistent branding. Role-based permissions for admin, sender, and signer.

Developer API + Webhooks

RESTful API with HMAC-signed webhooks. Already powering BookAndGo, InspectAndGo, and ShareAndGo. Build signing into your own platform in an afternoon.

Mobile-First Signing

Signers complete documents from their phone in seconds. Senders create and manage envelopes from any device. Progressive Web App for offline field teams.

Compliant in Every Australian State

Each state has its own Electronic Transactions Act mirroring the federal legislation. Click through for state-specific guidance.

NSW

Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (NSW)

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Victoria

Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000

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Queensland

Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001

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Western Australia

Electronic Transactions Act 2011 (WA)

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The Legal Foundation of Australian eSignatures

Australia recognised the legal validity of electronic signatures in the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth). Under section 10 of the Act, a signature requirement is met electronically if three conditions are satisfied: (1) the method used identifies the person and indicates their intent to sign, (2) the method is reliable in the circumstances, and (3) the other party consents to the electronic method.

Every Australian state and territory has passed mirror legislation: Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (NSW), the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000, the Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001, the Electronic Transactions Act 2011 (WA), plus SA, Tas, ACT, and NT equivalents. For the vast majority of commercial and personal documents in Australia, an electronic signature has identical legal force to a handwritten one.

SignAndGo exceeds the Act's reliability requirement through a layered evidentiary stack: IP address capture, geolocation, device fingerprint, timestamped audit trail, tamper-evident PDF seal, and a public verification URL per document. If a signed document is ever contested in court, the evidence is ready on day one, not reconstructed under subpoena.

Learn more: read our guides on Australian e-signature law, how audit trails work, and our remote electronic witnessing guide.

Pricing in Australian Dollars

No annual lock-in. No foreign currency conversion. No hidden fees.

Personal

$0

forever

3 envelopes / month

No credit card required

Most popular

Professional

$59

AUD / month + GST

5 users · 100 envelopes

SMS-to-sign, AI, API

Business

$99

AUD / month + GST

10 users · 200 envelopes

Full white-label + priority support

See full pricing and enterprise plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an eSignature, and how does it differ from a digital signature?
An eSignature (electronic signature) is any electronic mark a person applies to a document to indicate their agreement: a typed name, a drawn image, a click-to-sign action. A digital signature is the cryptographic technology underneath: a mathematical proof that ties a signature to a specific document and signer, detects tampering, and creates an audit trail. SignAndGo uses digital signature technology to create eSignatures that are legally binding under Australian law and admissible in court.
Are eSignatures legal in Australia?
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally binding in Australia under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) and equivalent state legislation (NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, and the ACT all have mirroring acts). For most documents (contracts, NDAs, employment offers, leases, service agreements) an eSignature carries the same legal weight as a handwritten one, provided the signer consented, their identity can be verified, and the signed document is reliably preserved.
Which documents still require a wet signature in Australia?
A narrow set: wills, statutory declarations in some jurisdictions, powers of attorney (state-dependent), and certain property transactions. Most commercial and personal documents can be signed electronically. For witnessing requirements (e.g. property deeds in some states), SignAndGo supports remote electronic witnessing via our Witness Signing feature.
Where does SignAndGo store my data?
All SignAndGo data is stored in Sydney, Australia on Google Cloud (australia-southeast1 region). Your documents, metadata, audit trails, backups, and signed PDFs never leave Australian soil. This is not a marketing claim; it is a hard infrastructure constraint. We do not use US or European data centres for any part of the signing pipeline.
How much does SignAndGo cost in Australian dollars?
Personal: $0/month for 3 envelopes, no credit card required. Starter: AUD $29/month + GST for 3 users, 50 envelopes, templates, your branding. Professional: AUD $59/month + GST for 5 users, 100 envelopes, SMS-to-sign, AI assistant, API access. Business: AUD $99/month + GST for 10 users, 200 envelopes, full white-labelling, priority support. Enterprise: custom pricing for large organisations. All pricing is in AUD with no foreign-currency conversion, no annual lock-in, and no hidden fees.
How do I know an eSignature is admissible in Australian court?
Every SignAndGo signature is accompanied by a tamper-evident audit trail that records who signed, when, their IP address, geolocation, device, email, and consent confirmation. Each document receives a SHA-256 hash and a unique verification ID (SAG-XXXXXXXX). The signed PDF is cryptographically sealed. Any post-signing alteration invalidates the signature. Australian courts have accepted this evidence pattern in dispute cases for over a decade.
Can I send documents for signing from a mobile device?
Yes. SignAndGo is fully responsive. Senders can create and send envelopes from any phone or tablet, and recipients can sign from any device. There is nothing to install. We also support offline-capable field teams via our Progressive Web App (PWA) installation.
What Australian legal templates come built in?
SignAndGo includes 14 professionally drafted Australian legal templates: NDA, employment contract, contractor agreement, service agreement, consultancy agreement, residential tenancy agreement, commercial lease, shareholders agreement, partnership agreement, deed of release, loan agreement, power of attorney, confidentiality deed, and a general services agreement. All are reviewed against current Australian law and customisable with your company details via AI.
How does SignAndGo compare to DocuSign and Adobe Sign?
DocuSign and Adobe Sign are global platforms with US data centres, so your documents are subject to US jurisdiction (CLOUD Act, Patriot Act). SignAndGo keeps data entirely in Sydney. Our Personal plan includes 3 envelopes per month, free forever (DocuSign has no ongoing free tier; Adobe Sign does not offer one). Our Starter plan is AUD $29/month + GST vs DocuSign Personal at roughly AUD $25–45/month depending on region and exchange rate. Our template library is purpose-built for Australian law rather than a generic international library.
Can I try SignAndGo before I pay?
Yes. 3 envelopes per month are free, forever, on the Personal plan, with no credit card required. That is enough to sign a handful of real documents and decide whether SignAndGo fits your workflow. If you need more, upgrade to Starter for AUD $29/month + GST with one click. No annual lock-in, no cancellation fees.

Related guides and resources

What is an electronic signature?Are eSignatures legal in Australia?eSignatures vs wet signaturesDigital vs electronic signaturesPrivacy and eSignatures in AustraliaWhy data residency mattersThe Australian DocuSign alternativeSignAndGo vs AnnatureFree eSignature for Australian businessesRemote witness signing22 Australian legal templatesElectronic Transactions Act 1999 explained

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Sources

This page describes how Australian law applies to electronic signatures in general terms. It is not legal advice, and the legislation linked above is the authority, not this page.