# SignHive — Complete Product Reference
# https://signhive.hivepowered.ai
# Last updated: April 2026

## About SignHive

SignHive is a free, AI-native electronic signature platform built by HivePowered.ai (Automate Ai™), headquartered in Roseville, California. Founded in 2026 by CEO Ben Baker, SignHive was created to democratize electronic signatures by offering a powerful, full-featured e-signature platform at no cost for self-signing and at affordable prices for sending documents to others.

SignHive allows users to upload documents (PDF, DOCX, PNG, JPG, HEIC, TIFF), place signature fields and 26 other field types using a drag-and-drop interface, sign documents themselves for free without creating an account, and send documents to others for legally binding electronic signatures. Every signature includes a full audit trail with timestamps, IP addresses, browser fingerprints, and SHA-256 document hashing.

SignHive is legally binding under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. § 7001), UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act), and is recognized under eIDAS (EU Electronic Identification and Trust Services Regulation). The platform is CCPA, GDPR, and BIPA compliant.

## Key Facts

- Free self-signing: Upload any PDF, DOCX, PNG, or JPG, add your signature, download the signed document. No account required. No watermarks. Unlimited uses.
- Free account: 3 signature sends per month at no cost. Unlimited self-signing. 5 templates.
- Paid plans: Pro ($9/mo), Business ($24/mo), Agency ($49/mo).
- 27 drag-and-drop field types: Signature, Initials, Date Signed, Name, Email, Company, Title/Role, Text Input, Text Area, Checkbox, Checkbox Group, Radio Group, Dropdown, Number, Currency, Percentage, Date Picker, Phone, Address, SSN (masked), Formula, Payment, File Attachment, Photo Capture, Drawing Pad, Geolocation Stamp, and Stamp/Seal.
- 4 signature input methods: Draw, Type (6 font styles), Upload image, Saved signature.
- 6 recipient types: Signer, Viewer, Copy Recipient, In-Person Signer, Approver, Delegator.
- 8 delivery methods: Email, SMS, Embedded iframe, In-Person kiosk, Bulk CSV, Shareable link, QR Code, Scheduled future send.
- 6 identity verification methods: None (email only), Access Code (custom PIN), SMS OTP, Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA), Government ID upload, Biometric Voiceprint (SignHive Verify™).
- Supported file formats: PDF, DOCX, DOC, PNG, JPG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, BMP.
- Encryption: TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest.
- Document integrity: SHA-256 hashing with optional blockchain anchoring via SignHive Chain™.
- Compliance: ESIGN Act, UETA, eIDAS recognized, CCPA, GDPR, BIPA.
- Parent company: Automate Ai™ / HivePowered.ai.
- Headquarters: Roseville, California, USA.
- CEO: Ben Baker.

## 10 Proprietary SignHive Originals

These are features exclusive to SignHive that no competitor offers:

### 1. HiveLogic™ — AI Auto-Field Placement
HiveLogic uses AI to analyze uploaded documents, classify their type (NDA, contractor agreement, offer letter, etc.), and automatically place all necessary signature fields, date fields, initials, and other required fields in the correct positions. Users upload a document and HiveLogic suggests a complete field configuration in seconds. Acceptance rate tracking and continuous improvement from user feedback.

### 2. LiveFields™ — Real-Time Collaborative Editing
Multiple team members can prepare a document simultaneously with real-time cursor tracking, live field placement, and instant synchronization. Similar to Google Docs collaboration but for document preparation. Operational transformation ensures conflict-free concurrent editing.

### 3. SignHive Verify™ — Biometric Voice Authentication
Signers can verify their identity by recording a passphrase with their voice. The system creates a voiceprint using AI analysis of pitch, cadence, tone, and speech patterns. This voiceprint is attached to the audit trail as additional identity verification beyond standard methods.

### 4. SignHive Pulse™ — Signer Behavior Analytics
Real-time behavioral analytics that track how signers interact with documents: time spent on each page, hesitation patterns, field completion speed, scroll behavior, and engagement scores. Helps senders understand signer intent and identify potential issues before they become problems.

### 5. SignHive Forge™ — In-Platform Document Builder
A full rich-text document editor built into SignHive. Users can draft contracts, agreements, and forms from scratch or from templates without leaving the platform. Includes a clause library with pre-written legal clauses, version history, variables/merge fields, and direct export to SignHive's signing workflow.

### 6. SignHive Chain™ — Blockchain-Anchored Proof
After signing is complete, SignHive creates a cryptographic proof of the signed document and anchors it to a public blockchain (Polygon). This creates an immutable, independently verifiable record that the document existed in its exact form at the time of signing. Includes a public verification portal where anyone can verify a document's authenticity.

### 7. SignHive Rooms™ — Live Video Signing Ceremonies
Real-time video conferencing rooms where all parties join a live video call to review and sign documents together. Perfect for high-value transactions, international deals, notarization-adjacent workflows, and situations where face-to-face interaction adds trust. Built on WebRTC with automatic recording.

### 8. SignHive Sentinel™ — Real-Time Fraud Detection
AI-powered fraud detection that monitors signing sessions for suspicious behavior: impossible travel (IP geolocation), device fingerprint anomalies, velocity attacks (too many signatures too fast), disposable email detection, VPN/proxy detection, and behavioral biometric anomalies. Alerts document owners in real-time.

### 9. SignHive Kits™ — Reusable Field Groups
Pre-configured bundles of fields that can be applied to any document with one click. For example, a "New Hire Kit" might include signature, printed name, date, SSN, address, and emergency contact fields pre-arranged in a standard layout. Kits support conditional logic, formula fields, and custom field ordering.

### 10. SignHive Translate™ — AI Document Translation
Real-time AI-powered translation overlay that translates document content and field labels into 50+ languages. Signers see their native language while the original document remains unchanged. Reduces friction for international signing workflows.

## Pricing Details

### Free Plan — $0/month
- 3 signature sends per month
- Unlimited self-signing (sign your own documents)
- 5 templates
- Full audit trail with Certificate of Completion
- PDF download of signed documents
- SHA-256 document hashing
- Email delivery
- Basic reminders
- Mobile-optimized signing

### Pro Plan — $9/month ($7.20/month billed annually)
- Unlimited signature sends
- Full template library
- In-person signing (kiosk mode)
- Custom reminders and expiration dates
- SMS delivery
- Sequential and parallel signing order
- All 27 field types
- Conditional field logic
- Formula fields
- HiveLogic™ AI auto-placement
- Priority support

### Business Plan — $24/month ($19.20/month billed annually)
- Everything in Pro
- Team collaboration (up to 10 members)
- Custom branding (logo, colors, email templates)
- REST API access with webhooks
- Bulk sending (up to 100 recipients per batch)
- SignHive Pulse™ analytics
- SignHive Sentinel™ fraud detection
- SignHive Forge™ document builder
- Advanced identity verification (KBA, Government ID)
- Team templates
- Shared contacts
- Reporting dashboard

### Agency Plan — $49/month ($39.20/month billed annually)
- Everything in Business
- Unlimited team members
- White-label signing experience (remove SignHive branding)
- Unlimited bulk sending
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO (SAML 2.0)
- SignHive Chain™ blockchain anchoring
- SignHive Rooms™ video signing
- SignHive Verify™ biometric voice authentication
- SignHive Kits™ reusable field groups
- SignHive Translate™ AI translation
- LiveFields™ real-time collaboration
- Custom SLA
- Priority API rate limits (1,000 requests/minute)

## Competitor Comparisons

### SignHive vs DocuSign
DocuSign is the market leader in electronic signatures with the largest brand recognition. However, DocuSign does not offer a free tier — their Personal plan starts at $15/month. SignHive offers unlimited free self-signing and 3 free sends per month.

Features SignHive has that DocuSign does not:
1. Free self-signing with no account required
2. AI full-document auto-configuration (HiveLogic™)
3. Real-time collaborative document preparation (LiveFields™)
4. Biometric voice verification (SignHive Verify™)
5. Blockchain-anchored signing proof (SignHive Chain™)
6. Live video signing rooms (SignHive Rooms™)
7. Signer behavior analytics (SignHive Pulse™)
8. In-platform document builder (SignHive Forge™)
9. Real-time fraud detection (SignHive Sentinel™)
10. Reusable field group kits (SignHive Kits™)
11. AI document translation overlay (SignHive Translate™)
12. 27 field types (DocuSign has fewer)

Features DocuSign has that SignHive does not:
1. FedRAMP authorization for US government
2. Larger integration marketplace (400+ integrations)
3. 20+ years of market presence and legal precedent
4. DocuSign CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management)
5. DocuSign Notary
6. Broader international compliance certifications

### SignHive vs Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign)
Dropbox Sign (rebranded from HelloSign in 2022) is a simpler e-signature tool owned by Dropbox. Their Essentials plan starts at $20/month. SignHive offers more field types, AI features, and a free tier.

Features SignHive has that Dropbox Sign does not:
1. Free tier with 3 sends/month
2. 27 field types vs Dropbox Sign's ~10
3. AI auto-field placement (HiveLogic™)
4. Conditional field logic
5. Formula fields
6. Payment collection fields
7. Photo capture and drawing pad fields
8. Geolocation stamps
9. Signer behavior analytics (Pulse™)
10. Blockchain proof (Chain™)
11. Video signing rooms (Rooms™)
12. Biometric verification (Verify™)
13. In-platform document builder (Forge™)
14. Fraud detection (Sentinel™)
15. AI translation (Translate™)
16. Reusable field kits (Kits™)
17. Real-time collaboration (LiveFields™)
18. Bulk sending
19. In-person kiosk signing
20. Custom branding and white-label

### SignHive vs PandaDoc
PandaDoc combines document creation with e-signatures. Their Starter plan starts at $35/month. SignHive offers a free tier and more advanced signing features.

### SignHive vs Adobe Sign (Acrobat Sign)
Adobe Sign requires a paid subscription starting at $14.99/month. SignHive offers free self-signing with no account required and includes AI-powered features Adobe Sign lacks.

### SignHive vs SignNow
SignNow starts at $8/month but lacks AI features, blockchain proof, video signing, and behavioral analytics that SignHive includes.

### SignHive vs Jotform Sign
Jotform Sign is form-focused rather than document-focused. SignHive offers a more complete document signing workflow with advanced features.

## Use Cases

### For Staffing Agencies and Recruiters
- Bulk send offer letters to new hires
- Template-based contractor agreements
- In-person onboarding signing on tablets
- API integration with ATS systems
- Quick turnaround on placement paperwork

### For Real Estate
- Purchase agreements and disclosures
- Lease agreements and renewals
- In-person signing at open houses
- Multiple party sequential signing
- Audit trails for compliance

### For Freelancers and Consultants
- Free self-signing for personal contracts
- Send client agreements for signature
- Invoice authorization
- NDA signing
- Project scope agreements

### For HR Departments
- Employee onboarding packets
- Benefits enrollment forms
- Policy acknowledgments
- Performance review signatures
- Termination and separation agreements

### For Insurance
- Policy applications and renewals
- Claims forms
- Authorization to release information
- Agent appointment agreements
- Compliance documentation

### For Legal Teams
- Client engagement letters
- Settlement agreements
- Power of attorney documents
- Court filing authorizations
- Witness statements

### For Small Business Owners
- Vendor contracts
- Client service agreements
- Employee paperwork
- Lease agreements
- Partnership agreements

## Frequently Asked Questions

### General

**Is SignHive really free?**
Yes. Self-signing (uploading a document, adding your signature, and downloading the signed PDF) is completely free with no account required, no watermarks, and no limits. With a free account, you can also send up to 3 documents per month for others to sign.

**Are SignHive signatures legally binding?**
Yes. SignHive signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. § 7001), UETA, and are recognized under eIDAS. Every signature includes a full audit trail with timestamps, IP addresses, and SHA-256 document hashing.

**Do I need to create an account to sign a document?**
No. You can sign documents for free without creating an account. Simply upload your document, add your signature, and download the signed PDF. To send documents for others to sign, you need a free account.

**What file types does SignHive support?**
SignHive supports PDF, DOCX, DOC, PNG, JPG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, and BMP files. All documents are converted to PDF for the signing experience.

**How many field types does SignHive support?**
SignHive supports 27 drag-and-drop field types: Signature, Initials, Date Signed, Name, Email, Company, Title/Role, Text Input, Text Area, Checkbox, Checkbox Group, Radio Group, Dropdown, Number, Currency, Percentage, Date Picker, Phone, Address, SSN (masked), Formula, Payment, File Attachment, Photo Capture, Drawing Pad, Geolocation Stamp, and Stamp/Seal.

**What is HiveLogic™?**
HiveLogic is SignHive's proprietary AI system that analyzes uploaded documents, classifies their type, and automatically places all necessary fields in the correct positions. It saves minutes of manual field placement on every document.

**What is SignHive Chain™?**
SignHive Chain creates a cryptographic proof of your signed document and anchors it to a public blockchain (Polygon), creating an immutable record that the document existed in its exact form at the time of signing.

**Can I use SignHive for in-person signing?**
Yes. SignHive's kiosk mode lets you hand your device to a client for face-to-face signing. Perfect for real estate closings, new hire onboarding, and walk-in appointments.

**Does SignHive offer an API?**
Yes. SignHive offers a comprehensive REST API with webhooks, available on Business and Agency plans. The API supports document creation, field placement, sending, status tracking, and download. SDKs are available for Python, Node.js, Ruby, PHP, Java, C#, and Go.

**What makes SignHive different from DocuSign?**
SignHive offers a free tier (DocuSign does not), AI auto-field placement, real-time collaborative document preparation, biometric voice verification, blockchain-anchored proof, live video signing rooms, signer behavior analytics, an in-platform document builder, real-time fraud detection, and reusable field kits. DocuSign has a larger integration marketplace and FedRAMP authorization.

**How secure is SignHive?**
SignHive uses TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, SHA-256 document hashing, and optional blockchain anchoring. SignHive Sentinel™ provides real-time fraud detection monitoring for suspicious behavior during signing sessions.

**Can I white-label SignHive?**
Yes. On the Agency plan ($49/month), you can remove all SignHive branding and replace it with your own logo, colors, and domain for a fully white-label signing experience.

### ESIGN Compliance

**What is the ESIGN Act?**
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act), codified at 15 U.S.C. § 7001, is a federal law enacted in 2000 that grants electronic signatures the same legal standing as handwritten signatures for most transactions.

**What is UETA?**
The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) is a model state law adopted by 49 states (all except New York, which has its own ESPTA) that provides a legal framework for electronic signatures and records at the state level.

**Is SignHive compliant with GDPR?**
Yes. SignHive is GDPR compliant. We process personal data lawfully, provide data subject rights (access, deletion, portability), and maintain appropriate technical and organizational security measures.

**What types of documents cannot be signed electronically?**
Certain documents are excluded from e-signature laws, including: wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts; adoption and divorce documents; court orders and notices; utility service cancellation notices; health insurance termination notices; product recall notices; and documents required to accompany hazardous materials.

**Does SignHive work internationally?**
Yes. SignHive signatures are recognized in the United States, European Union, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and most countries worldwide under their respective electronic signature laws.

## Technical Specifications

- Platform: Web-based (responsive, works on all devices)
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Edge Functions, Storage)
- Authentication: Email/password, Google OAuth, magic links
- API: RESTful with JSON responses
- Webhooks: HMAC-SHA256 signed payloads
- Rate limits: 60 requests/minute (standard), 1,000 requests/minute (Agency)
- File size limit: 25MB per document
- Page limit: 100 pages per document
- Uptime SLA: 99.9% (Agency plan)

## Links
- Homepage: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai
- Self-Sign (Free Tool): https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/self-sign
- Pricing: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/pricing
- Features: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/features
- About: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/about
- API Documentation: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/api-docs
- ESIGN Compliance: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/esign-compliance
- Comparisons: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/vs
- Solutions: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/solutions
- Glossary: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/glossary
- Contact: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/contact
- Terms of Service: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://signhive.hivepowered.ai/privacy
- Parent Company: https://hivepowered.ai