Digidentity Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES)
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What is Digidentity Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES)
Digidentity Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) is an e-signature offering focused on creating legally robust electronic signatures under the EU eIDAS framework. It is used by organizations that need high-assurance signing for regulated agreements, identity-verified transactions, and cross-border EU workflows. The product typically combines signer identity verification with certificate-based signing to meet QES requirements, rather than only capturing intent-to-sign.
eIDAS QES compliance focus
The product is designed around Qualified Electronic Signatures, which are intended to meet eIDAS requirements for the highest assurance signature type in the EU. This makes it suitable for use cases where a basic electronic signature may not be sufficient for legal or regulatory reasons. It aligns well with workflows that require identity proofing and qualified certificates as part of signing.
Integrated identity verification
QES workflows generally require strong signer identification, and Digidentity’s positioning centers on identity services alongside signing. This can reduce the need to stitch together separate identity verification and signature tools for regulated processes. It is particularly relevant for onboarding, government, financial services, and other scenarios where identity assurance is part of the signature validity.
Enterprise and regulated workflows
The product is oriented toward organizations that need auditable, policy-driven signing processes rather than lightweight document signing. QES typically includes stronger evidence packages (e.g., certificate details and signing events) than many general-purpose e-signature tools. This can support internal compliance reviews and external audits when signature validity is challenged.
Narrower than general e-sign
A QES-focused product may not cover the broader document workflow features common in general e-signature platforms, such as extensive contract collaboration, clause libraries, or end-to-end contract lifecycle management. Teams primarily seeking sales document automation or simple approvals may find the QES approach heavier than needed. Fit depends strongly on whether qualified signatures are a requirement.
Higher friction for signers
Qualified signing typically introduces additional steps such as identity verification and certificate issuance/activation. This can increase time-to-sign and may reduce completion rates compared with simpler e-signature methods. It can also require more user support, especially for first-time signers.
Geography and regulation dependent
QES value is highest in jurisdictions where eIDAS-qualified signatures are recognized and expected, particularly in the EU. For organizations operating mainly outside those frameworks, the additional assurance may not translate into practical benefits. Legal acceptance and operational requirements can vary by country and use case, so deployment often needs careful legal and compliance validation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| eSignature Qualified (QES) — 5 signatures | €20 (one-off) excl. VAT | Pack of five Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES). Requires registration and remote identity verification; legally equivalent to handwritten signature in EU/UK; compatible with Digidentity's free signing platform (eSGN.com) and other signing platforms. |
| eSignature+ Qualified (QES) — Unlimited | €41 per year (annual) excl. VAT | Unlimited Qualified Electronic Signatures for 1 year (annual subscription). Requires registration and remote identity verification; legally equivalent to handwritten signature in EU/UK; compatible with Digidentity's free signing platform (eSGN.com) and other signing platforms. |
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Digidentity B.V.
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