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ZealiD vs Skribble
Skribble is a Swiss e-signature tool, popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. ZealiD is a qualified trust service provider, and Trust Circle adds verified clients and a shared space for their files. Here is how they compare.
In short
Skribble wins on its DACH brand and reviews.Skribble says more than 10,000 companies in the DACH region use it, and it has 4.5 from 339 reviews on OMR. It signs under Swiss ZertES as well as eIDAS, and works with Microsoft 365 and Google Drive.
Every new signer pays to identify.For a qualified signature, each new signer pays a one-time identification fee of €24.50 (CHF 22.50). Skribble's qualified signatures are issued by Swisscom.
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 Skribble, side by side
Sources: Skribble pricing (EUR), Skribble QES provider page, Skribble identification, OMR reviews and ZealiD pricing, November 2026. Qualified status checked on the EU Trusted List, November 2026.
Where they really differ
A fee for every new signer, or none
In Skribble, each person who signs with a qualified signature for the first time pays a one-time identification fee of €24.50 (CHF 22.50) excl. VAT. Skribble's pages give the validity as 2 to 5 years, depending on the method. In Trust Circle, ZealiD verifies each client once in the ZealiD app, valid for two years, at no extra cost to you or them.
A signing tool, or a shared client space
Skribble is built for signing documents. 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.
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Work out your yearly cost
Enter your users and the new signers you identify a year. The Skribble figure uses the Team plan at €23 per user a month, plus the €24.50 identification fee for each new signer. Team includes 72 advanced or qualified signatures per user a year. Extra ones cost €4.50 each and are not counted here. Compare it with the Trust Circle plan that covers your team.
Your numbers
Skribble at list price: a year
Team plan €23 per user a month, plus the €24.50 one-time identification fee per new signer. Excl. VAT. Extra QES beyond 72 per user a year (€4.50 each) not counted.
Trust Circle:
ID checks included, no fee per check. Prices billed yearly.
What each one costs
Skribble is priced per user, plus a per-QES price on Starter and above each plan's allowance, plus the identification fee for every new signer. Trust Circle is priced per plan, billed yearly, with identity verification included and a set QES allowance.
Skribble
Per user a month, excl. VAT. Plus €24.50 per new signer
See Skribble pricing →Trust Circle
A month, billed yearly. ID checks and QES included
See pricing →Which one is right for you?
Choose Skribble if:
- Most of your signers are in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
- You need Swiss ZertES signatures
- Your signers want many ways to identify, including in person or with a Swiss eID
- You want a tool with a large DACH review base
- You sign with QES now and then and prefer to pay per signature
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
Following a challenging couple of weeks during which our previous TSP partner refused to accept the latest form of identity documents from Malta, it became crucial for us to locate a provider who could smoothly integrate it into our system. ZealiD offers a robust platform and a competitive pricing model which is among the finest in the industry.
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
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 Skribble a qualified trust service provider?
No. Skribble says its qualified signatures are issued via Swisscom, and Skribble isn't on the EU Trusted List itself. Swisscom's EU entity is on the Austrian trusted list. Swisscom on EU recognition.
What does Skribble charge to identify a signer?
A one-time fee of €24.50 (CHF 22.50) excl. VAT per person, on Starter, Team and Pro. Skribble says it is valid for up to 5 years. Skribble pricing.
How much does Skribble cost?
Starter is €0 plus €5 per qualified signature. Team is €23 and Pro €36 per user a month, with 72 and 120 advanced or qualified signatures per user a year. Scale is custom. All excl. VAT. Skribble pricing.
Can clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland verify with ZealiD?
ZealiD accepts 265+ ID documents from 50+ nationalities. Check your clients' documents on the coverage page. ZealiD coverage.
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 and SRC Security. Certifications and compliance.