DocuSign Notary vs Proof (formerly Notarize)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Online Notary Software Platforms (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Proof (formerly Notarize) ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for Title companies, law firms, lenders, and businesses choosing a platform to notarize documents remotely and online. Best on-demand network with the deepest identity proofing.
At a glance
| DocuSign Notary | Proof (formerly Notarize) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Online Notary Software Platforms (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Online Notary Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 9 |
| Best for | Notary add-on for DocuSign-native teams | On-demand RON at enterprise scale |
| Pricing | $$$ (enterprise add-on, custom quote) | $$ (from around $25 per notarization; enterprise custom) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Boston, USA |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
DocuSign Notary
Best fit for teams standardized on DocuSign.
www.docusign.com/products/notarySee full entry in The 11 Best Online Notary Software Platforms (2026)
Proof (formerly Notarize)
Best on-demand network with the deepest identity proofing.
www.proof.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Online Notary Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.