CheckFile vs Yousign — Document verification vs electronic signatures
Yousign is a leading French e-signature platform, eIDAS-compliant and widely adopted across Europe. CheckFile focuses on AI-powered document verification — validating the content and authenticity of identity documents, proof of address, and business documents. These tools are complementary: Yousign signs your contracts, CheckFile verifies the documents behind them.
Feature comparison
Document verification
| CheckFile | Yousign | |
|---|---|---|
| AI-powered document content analysisCheckFile extracts and cross-references data from each document | ||
| Document fraud detectionYousign does not verify the content of attached documents | ||
| Multi-document cross-validationAutomatic consistency checks across all documents in a file | ||
| OCR and data extractionYousign offers basic extraction for form pre-filling |
AI-powered document content analysis
Document fraud detection
Multi-document cross-validation
OCR and data extraction
Signatures and document management
| CheckFile | Yousign | |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified electronic signaturesCore offering of Yousign, eIDAS-compliant | ||
| Multi-signatory workflowsAdvanced signing workflows with sequencing | ||
| Reusable document templatesTemplate creation and management for contracts | ||
| Complete audit trailBoth solutions provide full traceability |
Qualified electronic signatures
Multi-signatory workflows
Reusable document templates
Complete audit trail
Regulatory compliance
| CheckFile | Yousign | |
|---|---|---|
| KYC/AML complianceCheckFile is purpose-built for KYC and anti-money laundering | ||
| eIDAS complianceYousign holds eIDAS certification for electronic signatures | ||
| GDPR-native (EU hosting)Both solutions are hosted in Europe | ||
| Custom business rules per partnerCheckFile allows tailored verification rules per client |
KYC/AML compliance
eIDAS compliance
GDPR-native (EU hosting)
Custom business rules per partner
Technology and integration
| CheckFile | Yousign | |
|---|---|---|
| Documented REST APIBoth offer comprehensive and well-documented APIs | ||
| Webhooks and notificationsReal-time notifications on events | ||
| Business document analysis (company registry, bank details)CheckFile understands market-specific business documents | ||
| SDKs and CRM/ERP integrationsYousign offers native integrations with numerous tools |
Documented REST API
Webhooks and notifications
Business document analysis (company registry, bank details)
SDKs and CRM/ERP integrations
Pricing
~€0.30 per file
From €25/month per user (Pro plan)
The pricing models are not directly comparable: Yousign charges per user/month for signing, CheckFile charges per verified file. Both can be used together without budget conflict.
Use cases
Regulated client onboarding (banking, insurance, property)
CheckFile automatically verifies the authenticity and consistency of KYC documents before the contract signing stage.
Supplier and vendor due diligence
CheckFile validates company registration documents, insurance certificates, and bank details by cross-referencing data, where Yousign merely collects documents.
Fraud detection on supporting documents
CheckFile's AI detects inconsistencies and forgeries in payslips, tax notices, and proof of address.
Our verdict
Yousign and CheckFile address distinct and complementary needs. Yousign excels at electronic contract signing, whilst CheckFile specialises in intelligent verification of identity documents and supporting evidence. Many organisations use both together within their customer journey.
Choose CheckFile if…
- You need to verify the authenticity of identity documents and supporting evidence
- You are subject to KYC/AML regulatory obligations
- You want to automate document fraud detection
Choose Yousign if…
- You need to have contracts signed electronically
- You are looking for an eIDAS-compliant signature workflow solution