Paperless
Secure digital signing with German data sovereignty
Paperless is a document platform for creating, signing and managing documents, forms and contract processes. It supports eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures, interactive forms and automated workflows, with an API for integrating signature and document processes into existing systems.
Core capabilities include a drag-and-drop document builder, online forms, templates, placeholders and variables, approval workflows, a rules engine, a workflow editor, audit trails, reminders, reporting and document management. Integrations include Zapier, Make, webhooks and an API, with SAP, Propstack, cobra CRM, enaio and Microsoft SharePoint available on request. Security features include SSO with Microsoft Entra, SAML, SCIM provisioning, role-based access and two-factor authentication. The platform is developed and hosted in Germany on ISO 27001-certified infrastructure.
Paperless is aimed at teams and organizations that need legally binding digital signatures and automated document processes, including clubs and non-profits, which receive special conditions. Plans are Basic, Business and Enterprise, with unlimited users on all plans and document allowances that vary by plan. A 14-day free trial of the Business plan is available without payment details; annual billing is offered at a lower rate than monthly.
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