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ZealiD vs Scrive
Scrive is a Nordic e-signature and eID company, strong where signers use BankID and other national eIDs. Trust Circle is built for regulated firms that verify their clients, share files with them and collect qualified signatures in one place. Here is how they compare.
In short
Scrive wins on Nordic eIDs and forms.Signers use Swedish and Norwegian BankID, MitID, FTN, itsme, Smart-ID and more. Scrive also sells fill-and-sign web forms for onboarding, and says 14,000+ customers use it, with 4.5 on G2 from 210 reviews.
eIDs and QES are priced on request.eSign Online Business is €49 per user a month, billed yearly. Signing with BankID and other eIDs is an add-on with fees not listed, and Scrive gives no QES price.
Trust Circle adds the client side.Each client verifies once, with no fee per check, and stays verified for two years. Their files, qualified signatures and KYC answers sit in one shared space.
ZealiD and Scrive, side by side
Sources: Scrive eSign Online pricing, Scrive eID Hub, Scrive QES page, Scrive web forms, Scrive homepage and ZealiD pricing, November 2026. Qualified status checked on the EU Trusted List, November 2026.
Where they really differ
A national eID, or an ID document
Scrive signers sign in seconds using BankID or another eID that meets eIDAS. That is quick for people who already have one, such as the 4.3 million Norwegians with BankID. In Trust Circle, a client verifies once with an ID document and a face check in the ZealiD app, so they need no national eID. The check is valid for two years, with no fee per check.
Forms and signing flows, or a shared client space
Scrive is strong at flows: fill-and-sign forms with business logic, data checks and branding, sent as a link. Trust Circle gives each client or matter its own space, with every document, signature and verified identity in one place. You and the client both upload, and every file shows its status.
Nordvik M&A
Check your clients, then ask for a quote
Take your next ten clients. Count how many hold a Nordic BankID, MitID or another eID that Scrive supports. Then ask Scrive for the eID and QES fees on the Business plan. Put that next to the Trust Circle plan that covers your team.
Your next ten clients
What each one costs
Scrive is priced per user, and only the sender needs a licence. Signing with eIDs and QES costs extra, at fees Scrive gives on request. Trust Circle is priced per plan, billed yearly, with identity verification included and a set QES allowance.
Scrive
Per user a month, billed yearly. eID and QES fees not published
See Scrive pricing →Trust Circle
A month, billed yearly. ID checks and QES included
See pricing →Which one is right for you?
Choose Scrive if:
- Most of your signers have Swedish or Norwegian BankID, MitID or FTN
- You want fill-and-sign web forms for onboarding
- You want many eIDs across the Nordics, Benelux and the Baltics in one hub
- You send a lot of agreements and only the sender needs a licence
- You want a Nordic brand your clients already know
Choose Trust Circle if:
- You must know who your client is, and keep that proof
- You want identity checks without paying per check
- You share documents with clients, not just send them for signature
- Your clients sign with qualified signatures often
What Trust Circle doesn't do
Live sanctions and PEP screening, beneficial ownership checks and the risk decision stay with your firm.
Your clients verify and sign in the ZealiD app, so each signer needs a smartphone.
What our customers say
I spend at least an hour a day answering ‘Where is the latest SHA?’ or ‘What is the notice period?’
Paper procedures are a no-go for modern businesses with complicated signing journeys and long delays. It was time for us to go digital, and ZealiD came through with a user-friendly and simple solution that cut our signing cycles from weeks to just minutes ensuring the highest level of security.
ABN AMROMicrosoftDLA PiperBird & BirdBinderrOyster HRCALIPIA
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Verify, share and sign in one place
- Identity verification in every plan, no fee per check
- Verified once, valid for two years
- ZealiD AB is a qualified trust service provider on the EU Trusted List
- Documents stored in Stockholm, EU
Common questions
Is Scrive a qualified trust service provider?
Yes. Scrive AS is on the Norwegian Trusted List for qualified signature certificates. ZealiD AB is on the Swedish list. EU Trusted List.
How much does Scrive cost?
eSign Online Essential is €21 and Business €49 per user a month, billed yearly. Signing with BankID and other eIDs is an add-on on Business and Enterprise, and those fees are not published. Scrive pricing.
Do my clients need BankID to sign with ZealiD?
No. Clients verify with an ID document and a face check in the ZealiD app. ZealiD accepts 265+ ID documents from 50+ nationalities. ZealiD coverage.
Which eIDs does Scrive support?
Scrive lists Swedish and Norwegian BankID, MitID, FTN, Freja eID, Smart-ID, Mobile-ID, itsme, iDIN, Verimi and more in its eID Hub. Scrive eID Hub.
Does identity verification cost extra in Trust Circle?
No. It's included in every plan, with no limit, and your client doesn't pay. See plans.
Who issues ZealiD's qualified signatures?
ZealiD AB itself. It is a qualified trust service provider on the Swedish Trusted List, supervised by PTS and audited every year by TÜViT. Certifications and compliance.