| Digital Signature | Electronic signature |
|---|---|
| A digital signature relies on public key infrastructure which authenticates the electronic signature | An electronic signature is simply a legally valid electronic replacement of a handwritten signature. |
| Digital signatures carry a user's information along with electronic signatures. | Electronic signatures do not contain any authentication attached to them. |
| A digital signature secures a document. | An electronic signature verifies the document. |
| Digital signatures are validated by licensed certifying authorities such as eMudhra. | Electronic signatures are not validated by licensed certifying authorities. |
| Digital signatures come with encryption standards. | Electronic signatures do not come with encryption standards. |
| A digital signature consists of various security features and is less prone to tampering. | An electronic signature is less secure and is more vulnerable to tampering. |
| A digital signature acts as an electronic fingerprint that consists of a person's identification. | An electronic signature can be a file, image, or symbol attached to a document to give consent for a signature. |
| A digital signature is created via cryptographic algorithms. | An electronic signature offers lower security and no cryptographic algorithms are used in creating a simple electronic signature. |
| A digital signature is authenticated using a digital signature certificate. | An electronic signature is authenticated using a phone number, SMS, etc. |