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About Paperless
What is Paperless?
Paperless is a German-developed digital signature and contract management platform that provides legally compliant e-signatures for businesses of all sizes. It solves the problem of slow, paper-based approval processes by enabling users to create, sign, and manage documents digitally — from simple internal approvals to identity-verified qualified electronic signatures (QES).
Who is Paperless for?
Paperless is ideal for European teams, legal departments, and enterprises that need GDPR-compliant, eIDAS-certified e-signatures. It is especially well-suited for companies requiring German data sovereignty and ISO 27001 certified hosting. Non-profits (clubs & NGOs) can get special pricing. It is less suitable for teams needing a free forever plan or a purely US-focused signature solution.
Real use cases
HR teams use Paperless to digitize employment contracts and onboarding forms. Sales teams automate recurring agreements with custom workflows and the API. Legal departments rely on the advanced and qualified signature levels for high-stakes contracts, while operations managers streamline approval chains with the Workflow Designer and Rules Engine.
Key features
- eIDAS-compliant signatures — Simple, advanced, and qualified electronic signatures with full legal validity across the EU.
- API & integrations — Embed signature processes into your platform with the Paperless API; connect via Zapier and Make.
- Workflow automation — Use the Workflow Designer and Rules Engine to automate document approvals, reminders, and routing.
- German data hosting — All data stored in ISO 27001 certified German data centers, with 100% GDPR compliance.
- Secure authentication — Single sign-on (Entra ID), mandatory two-factor authentication, and role-based access control.
- Form builder — Create and manage interactive, legally compliant digital forms with drag-and-drop simplicity.
- Unlimited users — Every plan includes unlimited users with no hidden per-seat costs.
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Paperless Pricing
Paperless pricing: from €149/mo.
For comparison: the median starting price in Legal Tech is $49/month, measured across 37 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Basic — €149/month (billed monthly)
600 documents per year included. Unlimited users, workspaces, templates, custom branding, and integrations (Zapier/Make). Add-ons: Single sign-on. (Annual: €179/month — save up to 25%.)
Business — €279/month (billed monthly)
1,000 documents per year included. Everything in Basic, plus Forms, Single sign-on, Rules engine, Whitelabeling, API, and Qualified electronic signature (QES). Add-ons available.
Enterprise — Custom pricing
Scalable e-signature infrastructure. Everything in Business, plus Workflow engine, Multilingualism, API, Customized onboarding, High availability SLA, Dedicated account manager, and SCIM.
All plans include a 14-day free trial (no credit card required). Clubs & NGOs may receive special conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Paperless cost?
Paperless starts at €149/month (Basic plan) for 600 documents per year. The Business plan is €279/month for 1,000 documents. Enterprise pricing is custom. All plans include unlimited users and a 14-day free trial.
Is Paperless GDPR compliant?
Yes. Paperless is developed and hosted in Germany, ISO 27001 certified, and fully GDPR compliant. Its e-signatures are eIDAS certified.
What types of e-signatures does Paperless support?
Paperless supports three levels: Simple electronic signature (SES), Advanced electronic signature (AES), and Qualified electronic signature (QES) with identity verification.
Who is Paperless best for?
Paperless is best for European businesses, legal departments, and enterprises that need secure, legally binding digital signatures with German data sovereignty. It also offers special pricing for non-profit organizations.
Does Paperless have a free plan or free trial?
Paperless does not have a free plan, but it offers a 14-day free trial on all paid plans with no credit card required.
