Skribble
Swiss legally-binding e-signature — ZertES, eIDAS, and GDPR compliant
- Data residency
- EU only
- DPA available
- Yes
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Art. 9 data
- Not suitable
Who this tool is for
Industries
- Real estate contracts and lease agreements
- Legal teams needing QES validity
- DACH firms signing across CH and EU
- Businesses wanting a non-US signing provider
Skribble is a Swiss e-signature service providing qualified electronic signatures (QES) that comply with Swiss ZertES and EU eIDAS. Data is stored in Switzerland and a GDPR DPA is available.
Skribble is popular for real estate contracts and lease agreements, where legally binding signatures are essential. A free tier covers two documents per month. For DACH businesses that need cross-border legal validity under both ZertES and eIDAS — without a US-based signing provider — Skribble delivers Swiss-hosted, standards-compliant signatures.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Qualified electronic signatures (QES)
- Compliant with Swiss ZertES and EU eIDAS
- Data stored in Switzerland
- GDPR DPA available
- Free tier: two documents per month
Trade-offs
- Free tier limited to two documents monthly
- Swiss hosting is a third-country transfer for EU data
- Not suitable for special-category (Art. 9) data
Where it sits with GDPR
Good fit for
- Signing contracts with QES under eIDAS and ZertES
- Avoiding a US-based signature provider
- Signing the available GDPR DPA
Think twice / not suitable for
- Processing special-category personal data (Art. 9)
- Use cases requiring EU-only (not Swiss) hosting
Data protection note
Zürich HQ; Daten in der Schweiz; ZertES + eIDAS QES; DSGVO-DPA; free tier 2 docs/month.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skribble offer qualified electronic signatures?
Yes, Skribble provides QES compliant with ZertES and eIDAS.
Where does Skribble store data?
Skribble stores data in Switzerland and offers a GDPR DPA.
Is there a free version of Skribble?
Yes, the free tier covers two documents per month.
Is Skribble suitable for real estate contracts?
Yes, Skribble is popular for real estate and lease agreements.
Reviews are written and reviewed by Eduardo personally. They describe what a tool does and where it sits with data protection, but they do not constitute legal advice.