The best PandaDoc alternative
PandaDoc covers a lot of ground, but lead capture forms are not part of it. GateDocs is built around them. Gate a file behind a short form, collect name, company, and job title, and follow up while the reader is still engaged.
| Feature | GateDocs | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Lead capture forms | ✓1 | — |
| Custom form fields | ✓ | — |
| Password protection | ✓ | ✓*2 |
| Watermarks | ✓*3 | — |
| Download limits | ✓ | — |
| Link expiry | ✓ | — |
| View analytics | ✓ | ✓* |
| Spaces | ✓ | — |
| Webhooks & API | ✓*3 | ✓* |
| Custom domains | ✓*4 | — |
| Team management | ✓ | ✓* |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓* |
1 Lead capture is on every GateDocs plan. The Free plan includes 3 gated links and 50 leads a month; paid plans remove the caps. 2 PandaDoc offers basic password protection on some plan tiers. 3 Watermarking, webhooks and the REST API are included on the GateDocs Business plan ($99 a month) and up. 4 GateDocs custom domains are included on the Pro plan ($29 a month) and up.
The verdict
PandaDoc is a mature product with a wide feature set, and GateDocs is new. Here is the honest split. PandaDoc does not offer lead capture forms, custom form fields, watermarks, download limits, or link expiry. Those are the core of GateDocs. PandaDoc offers basic password protection on some plan tiers; in GateDocs, passwords are on every plan, including Free. PandaDoc starts at $19 per user per month. GateDocs starts free, and Pro is a flat $29 per month for up to ten team members.
Frequently asked questions
What makes GateDocs different from PandaDoc?
GateDocs focuses on gated sharing. Every file can sit behind a lead form, a password, or both, and you see each view and download. PandaDoc does not offer lead capture forms, download limits, or link expiry. It offers basic password protection on some plan tiers, while GateDocs includes it on every plan.
Can I switch from PandaDoc to GateDocs?
Yes. Upload your documents to GateDocs, choose a gate for each one, and share the new links. Readers never need an account. You can also keep PandaDoc and use GateDocs just for the sharing step. The free plan is a low-risk way to test it.