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Microsoft 365 for NonprofitsDocuSign vs Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits for nonprofits
Choose DocuSign if…
Organisations collecting many signed agreements, grant letters or consent forms
Not ideal for: Organisations that only sign a few documents a year (free or cheaper e-sign options exist)
Choose Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits if…
Organisations whose staff, funders and partners rely on desktop Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Not ideal for: Tiny volunteer-led groups that need a simple setup with no IT help
| DocuSign | Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | From US$10/month (Personal, billed annually) | Free for eligible nonprofits (Business Basic) |
| Nonprofit offer | 30% off eSignature Standard and Business Pro, and 50% off IAM Starter, Standard and Professional (first 25 seats), annual plans only. | Free Microsoft 365 Business Basic for up to 300 users and about 60-75% off other plans. The free Business Premium grant ended from 1 July 2025; Office 365 E1 grants now only apply in limited cases. |
| Type | Specialist | Suite |
| Suits | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: DocuSign: The standard e-signature tool, with 30-50% nonprofit discounts. Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits: Free Business Basic and deep discounts make it the other default suite.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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