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What to consider when implementing a document solution
If you need to complete PDFs with user or database information, traditional webforms might not suffice. For simple needs (few fields, no sensitive info, single parties, no tables, no logic), a basic webform solution combined with a PDF filling tool could work. For complex forms, sensitive information, or signatures, consider an all-in-one document solution.
If a branded user experience is a top priority, seek an embeddable solution that gives you full control of branding with custom CSS.
Most e-signature products charge based on packets sent. Find one that only charges you for packets completed.
Document workflows that require information from multiple parties, multiple documents, decision trees, and conditional logic need a solution purpose-built for PDFs with a high degree of customization and flexibility.
Because Anvil is made for people building software for documents, we see new PDF problems every day and are solely focused on building our product to solve them.
Consider the cost of every part of your tech stack involved in automating document workflows. If using multiple tools, account for the technology or engineering resources needed to integrate them. Also, factor in the hours spent on building and maintaining the solution and the opportunity cost of not using that time for core feature development or higher-value work with customers.
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Frequently asked questions
Anvil pricing is usage-based. There is also a platform fee, which varies based on features needed.
Maker plan has a $0 monthly fee and free usage of 5 submissions, 5 signatures and 500 PDF API requests each month. If you have a credit card associated with your account, you will automatically be billed for any production usage above the free usage on a monthly basis. If you do not have a credit card on your account, Anvil services will stop working until your production usage limits resets in the new month, or when you add a credit card.
Each time a Workflow is started, it generates a unique URL. That unique URL represents a submission. A completed submission occurs when all of the data is submitted and the completed PDFs are generated. Only completed submissions generated with a production API key, or from the UI will be counted towards usage.
A signature is when all parties that need to sign a signature packet have completed signing. A signature packet could have one or more signers and 1 or more PDFs. Signatures only count towards your usage when the entire packet has been signed and fully executed.
A Workflow that includes a signature will count towards both the Workflow and the signature usages. Usage is counted upon completion of each discrete step. Once all data has been submitted on a Workflow, a billable submission is counted towards your usage. Then after all signers have signed the associated signature packet, a billable signature is counted towards your usage.
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