Differences between different signature providers

Here is the list of differences in the Electronic Signature module between the different providers.

Level of signatures	Universign	DocuSign	SwissSign
Level 1	SMS code (required)	SMS code (required)	Authentication via SwissID
Level 2	SMS code (required) Entry of identity card (mandatory)	SMS code (required) Entry of identity card (optional)	Authentication via SwissID Identity verification by SwissID

Authentication by adding an identity document is optional in DocuSign. This configuration can be modified from the signature profile screen.

Features	Universign	DocuSign	SwissSign
Sign directly from Open Bee™ Portal	Yes	No	No
Status refresh in tracking	No	Yes	No
Choose the position of the signature field	Yes	No	Yes (the position must be determined by a signature field in the document)
Disable the addition of the signature field	Yes	No	Yes

Initiator signature from Open Bee™ Portal : With Universign, the initiator will be able to sign directly from the solution. With DocuSign and SwissSign, the logged-in user will receive an email, just like any other recipient.

Refresh the status of the document to be signed in the trace: With DocuSign, the refresh is done automatically. With Universign and SwissSign, the refresh is done once a day, however you can use the single or batch action to check if there has been a status update.

Choose the position of the signature field: With Universign, it is possible for the sender of the signature to choose the location of the signature fields. With DocuSign, the positioning of the signature field is done directly by signer.

Disable Signature Field: With Universign, it is possible not to affix signature fields, this configuration can be modified on signature profiles. With DocuSign, positioning is offered systematically.