# WPsigner Lite vs Pro

> Compare WPsigner Lite (free on WordPress.org) and WPsigner Pro — limits, features, upgrade path, and what data you keep.

edition: lite
Edition: Lite
AI note: This page is Lite-only. Do not describe campaigns, templates, addons, integrations, REST API, webhooks, client portal, team roles, external TSA, or full white-label as available.
HTML: https://docs.wpsigner.com/getting-started/lite-vs-pro/
Markdown: https://docs.wpsigner.com/md/getting-started/lite-vs-pro.md
Source file: getting-started/lite-vs-pro.md

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**WPsigner Lite** is the free edition on [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpsigner/). **WPsigner Pro** is the full product sold on [wpsigner.com](https://wpsigner.com/). This page shows what each edition includes so you can choose (or upgrade) without guessing.

<a class="wps-upgrade-cta" href="https://wpsigner.com/pricing/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=upgrade&utm_campaign=lite-vs-pro">Upgrade to Pro</a>

## Quick summary

| | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Paid license |
| Where to get it | WordPress.org / Plugins → Add New | [Account Portal](https://app.wpsigner.com/) |
| PDF signing + audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Max signers per document | 2 | Unlimited |
| File types | PDF only | PDF, PNG, JPG |
| OTP | Email only | Email and additional channels |
| Timestamp | Local only | Local + external TSA |
| Campaigns, templates, addons, integrations | No | Yes |
| Full white-label | No | Yes |
| Upgrade keeps your documents | — | Yes (same `wps_*` tables) |

See the full matrix below. For install steps, open [Installation](/getting-started/installation/).

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## Feature comparison

### Documents and signing

| Capability | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Upload and place fields | Yes (PDF) | Yes (PDF, PNG, JPG) |
| Draw / type / upload signature | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel or sequential order | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum invited signers | **2** | Unlimited |
| Document access code | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-reminders and expiration | Yes (within Lite scope) | Yes |
| Reusable document templates | No | Yes |
| Pick signers from WordPress users / Add me as signer #1 | No | Yes (3.2.0+) |
| Require WordPress login per signer | No | Yes (3.2.0+) |
| Bulk Send (CSV + tag per batch) | No | Yes |
| Campaigns (public signing links) | No | Yes |

### Security and evidence

| Capability | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Local completion timestamp | Yes | Yes |
| External timestamp authority (TSA) | No | Yes |
| Email OTP | Yes | Yes |
| Additional OTP channels (e.g. SMS) | No | Yes |
| Digital ID / certificate settings | Yes | Yes |
| Document encryption tools | Limited / local focus | Full Pro toolkit |

### Portal, team, and automation

| Capability | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Client portal shortcodes | No | Yes |
| Team roles and permissions matrix | No | Yes |
| Public REST API + API keys | No | Yes |
| Webhooks | No | Yes |
| Official addons (Document Builder, MainWP, Uncanny Automator, etc.) | No | Yes |
| Integrations (forms, CRM, WooCommerce, cloud, KYC, Zapier, …) | No | Yes |

### Branding and customization

| Capability | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Editable email templates and on-screen texts | Yes | Yes |
| Optional “Powered by” credit toggle | Yes | Yes |
| Appearance hub (Brand, Signing Page, Client Portal) | No | Yes |
| Full white-label (rename product everywhere) | No | Yes |
| Languages / translations | Yes | Yes |
| Signed PDF fonts (Vietnamese and other scripts) | No | Yes (3.2.0+) |

Lite is a complete free product, not a time-limited trial. It does not hide Pro code behind a license key; Pro is a separate plugin.

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## What you keep when you upgrade

Lite and Pro share the same data model:

- Database tables with the `wps_*` prefix (documents, signers, fields, audit logs, signatures, tags, and related rows)
- Secure file storage used by the plugin on your server
- Encryption key handling compatible with Pro

When Pro is active, Lite does not load. Your existing documents, signers, and audit history remain. You do not re-upload completed work to “migrate.”

<a class="wps-upgrade-cta" href="https://wpsigner.com/pricing/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=upgrade&utm_campaign=lite-vs-pro-mid">Upgrade to Pro</a>

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## Which edition should you use?

**Choose Lite** if you need a few PDF signatures on your own WordPress site, at most two signers per document, and you are fine with local timestamps and email OTP.

**Choose Pro** if you need unlimited signers, Bulk Send, campaigns or templates, integrations, addons, client portal, REST API/webhooks, external TSA, or full white-label branding.

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## FAQ

### Is Lite a trial?

No. Lite stays free with its published limits. Pro is a separate paid product.

### Can Lite and Pro run at the same time?

Do not rely on both being active together. When Pro is installed and active, Lite steps aside so only one product UI loads. Keep one edition active.

### Where do I install each edition?

- **Lite:** WordPress admin → Plugins → Add New (search WPsigner), or the wordpress.org listing when published.
- **Pro:** Download from the [Account Portal](https://app.wpsigner.com/) and install the ZIP. Details: [Installation](/getting-started/installation/).

### Will I lose documents if I buy Pro?

No. Pro reads the same tables and storage. See [What you keep when you upgrade](#what-you-keep-when-you-upgrade).

### Does this documentation cover Lite or Pro?

Most guides describe the full product (Pro) and shared workflows. Each page shows an edition badge (**Lite**, **Pro**, or **Lite + Pro**). Pro-only pages include an Upgrade button. This comparison page is the SEO hub for Lite vs Pro.

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## Next steps

- [First Document on Lite](/getting-started/first-document-lite/) — PDF → two signers → send
- [Glossary](/glossary/) — envelope, TSA, OTP, campaign, audit trail
- [Install WPsigner](/getting-started/installation/) — Lite and Pro paths
- [Quick Start](/getting-started/quick-start/) — full product path (Pro features noted)
- [Introduction](/getting-started/introduction/) — product overview
- [Pricing / Upgrade to Pro](https://wpsigner.com/pricing/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=upgrade&utm_campaign=lite-vs-pro-footer)
- Product summary for AI: [wpsigner.com/llms.txt](https://wpsigner.com/llms.txt) · Docs index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) · Lite pack: [/md/packs/lite.md](/md/packs/lite.md)