An on-form electronic signature field captures a legally binding typed or drawn signature directly within your form as part of the submission process. It’s useful for acknowledgments, contracts, waivers, or simple agreements.
A digital signature via the integration is a legally binding process handled by a signing provider, with audit trails, compliance standards (ESIGN, UETA, eIDAS), stricter authentication requirements, and encrypted security. It’s required for high-security documents, often required for legal compliance.