ContractWorks
by ContractWorks (an Onit product) · Contract Lifecycle Management
Simple contract management software for centralized storage, tracking and e-signature.
Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.
- Works with
- SalesforceGeneric ERP/CRM
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Flat-rate subscription based on document storage volume and e-signature licenses
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, United States
Overview
ContractWorks is a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, now part of Onit's product portfolio, aimed at legal teams, contract managers and general counsel who need a simpler alternative to enterprise CLM suites. It centralizes contract storage in a searchable repository, uses AI-powered auto-tagging to extract key metadata (effective dates, renewal dates, contract types, obligations) on upload, and provides milestone alerts so nothing falls through the cracks.
Beyond storage, the platform supports drafting and collaboration through pre-approved templates and clause libraries, conditional approval workflows intended to compress review cycles from weeks to days, built-in electronic signatures, and reporting dashboards with full audit trails. It is positioned as fast to implement (documents can be uploaded and organized in minutes) with unlimited users included on every plan rather than per-seat pricing.
ContractWorks connects to Salesforce via a dedicated AppExchange connector so users can send documents like quotes and contracts from Salesforce straight into ContractWorks, and it exposes an API that customers can use to integrate the repository with other CRMs, ERPs or reporting tools. The company was previously affiliated with SecureDocs before its product line was folded into Onit.
Modules & capabilities
ContractWorks covers 17 of 56 capabilities we track in this category
30%- Centralized contract repositoryCore strength
- Full-text searchFull-text search across uploaded documentsCore strength
- AI natural-language search / Q&ANot evidenced
- Metadata tagging and custom fieldsAI auto-tagging of effective dates, renewal dates and contract typesCore strength
- OCR / bulk legacy contract ingestionBulk document upload and taggingSupported
- Role-based access controlsSupported
- Contract hierarchy / parent-child linkingNot evidenced
“Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
Common use cases
- Building a single searchable repository for all executed contracts across a legal or procurement team
- Automating extraction of renewal and expiration dates so contracts don't silently auto-renew or lapse
- Routing new contracts through a conditional approval workflow to cut review time
- Sending quotes and order forms from Salesforce directly into a contract repository for storage and tracking
- Signing contracts electronically without a separate e-signature tool
- Giving unlimited internal stakeholders read or edit access to contracts without per-seat licensing costs
- Running audit-ready reporting on contract obligations and approval history
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Flat-rate pricing by document volume with unlimited users included, rather than per-seat licensing common among CLM competitors
- Positioned as fast to implement, with vendor claims of contracts organized and searchable within minutes rather than the multi-week rollouts typical of enterprise CLM
- Built-in e-signature and AI auto-tagging included in the base subscription rather than sold as add-ons
ERP integrations
Sends documents such as quotes and contracts from Salesforce into ContractWorks with one click
Open API for integrating the contract repository with other CRM, ERP or reporting systems; no certified ERP connectors (e.g. SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics) were verified
Pricing
Two published tiers, Standard and Premium, priced by document storage volume and number of e-signature licenses rather than per user; both include unlimited users, implementation support, training and 24/7 support. Enterprise deployments with higher storage and e-signature needs are quoted individually. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Compliance
- SOC 2 Type 2
About the vendor
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, United States
- Ownership
- Owned by Onit, Inc.
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ContractWorks — frequently asked questions
Does ContractWorks integrate with Salesforce?
Yes. ContractWorks offers a dedicated connector on the Salesforce AppExchange that lets users send documents such as quotes and contracts from Salesforce straight into the ContractWorks repository with one click.
How much does ContractWorks cost?
ContractWorks uses flat-rate subscription pricing based on document storage volume and e-signature license count rather than per-user fees, with published starting prices around $600/month for unlimited users across the Standard and Premium tiers. Larger enterprise needs are quoted individually.
Does ContractWorks connect to ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite?
ContractWorks does not publish certified connectors for major ERPs such as SAP, NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics. It exposes an API that customers can use to build custom integrations with ERP, CRM or reporting systems, and it has a prebuilt Salesforce CRM connector.
Who is ContractWorks built for?
It targets legal teams, contract managers and general counsel who want a simpler, faster-to-implement contract repository and workflow tool rather than a heavyweight enterprise CLM suite.
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