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TimeBinder vs BlockchainSign: which blockchain timestamp fits you?

Start with one file Any file type. Up to 10 files per TimeBind. Opens plans and pricing.

Clicking opens our plans and pricing page. Start on the Free plan there. Files are hashed locally on your computer; nothing is uploaded or stored by TimeBinder.

BlockchainSign sells Ethereum timestamp certificates with no subscription. TimeBinder records on Bitcoin and has a Free plan. Here’s a fair side-by-side.

Your files never leave your computer. With TimeBinder, each file is hashed locally on your own device. Nothing is uploaded or stored by TimeBinder.

TimeBinder vs BlockchainSign: the short answer

Both services calculate your file’s SHA-256 fingerprint in your browser and record only that fingerprint on a public blockchain. BlockchainSign writes each certificate to its own Ethereum transaction and sells certificates outright: 1 for $9.99, 10 for $49.99 or 100 for $299.99, with no subscription. TimeBinder records on Bitcoin. Its Free plan includes 1 Token a month for one Pooled TimeBind of up to 10 files, with no credit card required, and you can buy Tokens without a plan. If every record must be checkable without the provider, compare BlockchainSign with a TimeBinder ASAP TimeBind, which gets its own Bitcoin transaction. If a shared record checked through TimeBinder is enough, the free Pooled TimeBind costs nothing.

Published 30 October 2026. Sources and TimeBinder pricing checked on 30 October 2026.

What is TimeBinder? TimeBinder is a blockchain timestamping service. It shows that a digital file existed no later than a specific time, and that it still matches its fingerprint, by anchoring the file’s SHA-256 fingerprint to the Bitcoin blockchain. Files are hashed in your browser and never uploaded, and each TimeBind comes with a Proof of Time Certificate that can be checked later. It does not prove who created a file or that its contents are true.

TimeBinder vs BlockchainSign at a glance

	BlockchainSign (from its own site)	TimeBinder
Blockchain	Ethereum	Bitcoin
File handling	Hash “computed in your browser”; “Your file is never uploaded”	Hash calculated on your device; files never uploaded
One record per transaction	Yes: “Each certificate gets its own Ethereum transaction”	ASAP: its own Bitcoin transaction. Pooled: one shared Bitcoin entry
Checking later without the provider	Its site says “If we shut down tomorrow, your certificate still verifies.”	ASAP: yes, from the certificate and the Bitcoin blockchain. Pooled: checked through TimeBinder
Files per record	Its terms say you supply “the hash (or hashes)”; a file limit isn’t stated on the pages checked	Up to 10 files per TimeBind
Free option	Not offered on the pages checked	Free plan: 1 Token a month (one Pooled TimeBind), no rollover, no credit card required
Prices	1 certificate $9.99; 10 for $49.99; 100 for $299.99 (US dollars, per its terms)	Pooled 1 Token, ASAP 3 Tokens. Tokens: 1 for $5, 3 for $15, 9 for $40 (US dollars). Plans: Essential $20/month, Expert $50/month
Expiry of what you buy	“Each package is valid for 12 months from purchase”	“Tokens you buy never expire”. The Free plan’s monthly Token doesn’t roll over
Subscription needed	No	No. Plans are optional
Payment	Card; “No cryptocurrency needed”	Credit or debit card via Stripe; no crypto needed

Where BlockchainSign is stronger

Every certificate stands alone. Each one gets its own Ethereum transaction. On TimeBinder that’s true only for ASAP TimeBinds. Pooled TimeBinds share an entry and are checked through TimeBinder.
Lower cost per independent record at volume. A 100-pack works out at $2.99 per certificate on its site. An ASAP TimeBind costs 3 Tokens, which is $15 when you buy 3 Tokens, or less per Token on a plan.
Simple units. You buy certificates, not Tokens, so there’s no Pooled or ASAP choice to make.

Where TimeBinder may suit you better

A free monthly record. The Free plan’s Token covers one Pooled TimeBind each month. We didn’t find a free option on BlockchainSign’s pages.
Up to 10 files in one TimeBind. A draft, its images and its notes can go in together under one certificate.
Tokens you buy never expire. BlockchainSign packages are valid for 12 months from purchase.
Bitcoin rather than Ethereum. If you’d rather your record sat on Bitcoin, that’s the chain TimeBinder uses. Both are public blockchains, so this is a preference, not a rule.
A plain choice between cost and independence:
– Pooled (1 Token): Your fingerprint is grouped with other users’ in one shared Bitcoin entry, usually recorded within 24 to 48 hours, and often sooner, depending on Bitcoin network activity. It’s checked through TimeBinder. The Free plan’s monthly Token covers one Pooled TimeBind.
– ASAP (3 Tokens): It gets its own Bitcoin transaction, sent straight away. It can be checked independently with the certificate and the Bitcoin blockchain, without relying on TimeBinder.

The Pooled vs ASAP explainer covers the detail. How TimeBinder works walks through the steps.

What a TimeBind shows, and what it doesn’t

What it shows

That this exact file existed no later than the time recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain
That a file shown later still matches its fingerprint: the same file gives the same fingerprint, and any edit gives a different one
An independent record that anyone you allow can check, without relying on your own systems

What it doesn’t show

It doesn’t show who made a file, or who owns it.
It doesn’t show the contents are true or accurate, or whether AI was used.
It doesn’t stop anyone copying or changing a file. It shows whether a file still matches its fingerprint.
A Pooled TimeBind can’t be checked without TimeBinder.
It can’t say how a court, client, insurer or anyone else will treat it.

BlockchainSign’s own About page makes a similar point: a certificate “is not a registration, not a right”. Neither service registers copyright. This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, speak to a lawyer in your country. Pooled TimeBinds are verified through TimeBinder. ASAP TimeBinds can also be verified independently, from the certificate and the public Bitcoin blockchain. Checking is always free.

When TimeBinder isn’t the right tool

You need many independent records a year. If every file needs its own checkable transaction and you’ll use dozens, BlockchainSign’s 100-pack may cost less than ASAP TimeBinds.
You specifically want Ethereum. TimeBinder records on Bitcoin only.
You want every record checkable without the provider, for free, and you’re comfortable with technical tools. See TimeBinder vs OpenTimestamps.
Your process asks for an RFC 3161 or eIDAS timestamp. Neither service is built for that. See RFC 3161 vs a blockchain timestamp.
You need a signature or identity check. A timestamp isn’t one. See DocuSign certificate of completion vs a timestamp.

TimeBinder pricing

Free: $0. The Free plan includes 1 Token every month (1 Pooled TimeBind). No credit card required. The Free plan’s monthly Token doesn’t roll over, so use it each month. A paid plan replaces the Free plan’s monthly Token.
Essential: $20 a month for 5 Tokens (5 Pooled, or 1 ASAP + 2 Pooled). Unused Tokens roll over every month. Cancel any time.
Expert: $50 a month for 15 Tokens.
Extra Tokens: 1 for $5, 3 for $15 or 9 for $40. Tokens you buy never expire.
Enterprise: custom Token limits and dedicated support. Service terms for every plan are set out in the TimeBinder Terms and Conditions.

Checking a TimeBind is free. If you only timestamp now and then, the /pricing/ guide suggests the Free plan plus Tokens as you go. Which plan do I need shows the maths.

TimeBinder vs BlockchainSign: FAQ

Is BlockchainSign a subscription?

No. Its site says “No subscription, no renewal”. You buy 1, 10 or 100 certificates, and each package is valid for 12 months from purchase.

Which blockchain does each use?

BlockchainSign uses Ethereum. TimeBinder uses Bitcoin.

Can both be checked without the company?

BlockchainSign says its certificates still verify if it shuts down. With TimeBinder, ASAP TimeBinds can be checked from the certificate and the Bitcoin blockchain. Pooled TimeBinds are checked through TimeBinder.

Do I need cryptocurrency for either?

No. Both take card payments and handle the blockchain transaction for you.

Which costs less for one important file?

On the prices shown, one BlockchainSign certificate is US$9.99. One TimeBinder ASAP TimeBind is 3 Tokens, which is US$15 bought on their own. A Pooled TimeBind is free with the monthly Token, but it’s checked through TimeBinder.

Do either upload my file?

No. Both calculate the fingerprint in your browser. TimeBinder never uploads or stores your files.

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TimeBind your files

If you’d like to try a Bitcoin timestamp first, start with a Pooled TimeBind: the Free plan includes 1 Token a month, and no credit card is required.

Open plans and pricing and choose a plan. The Free plan is $0.
Sign in, then add your files. They stay on your computer.
Seal them and download your Proof of Time certificates.

See plans and pricing →

Your files stay privateEvery file is hashed locally on your own computer. Your files are never uploaded or stored by TimeBinder; only a fingerprint is sealed to Bitcoin.

The Free plan includes 1 Token every month. See pricing