8 Best Enterprise Contract Management Systems in 2026: An In-Depth Review

What Are the Best Contract Management Systems for Enterprises?

The table below lists the leading software for enterprise contract management in 2026 and highlights what each is best suited for.

Our Evaluation Criteria for Each Enterprise Contract Management Software

Enterprises often manage large volumes of contracts across multiple departments, subsidiaries, and jurisdictions. They need a solution that can handle complex contract processes, integrate with existing business systems, and meet security and compliance requirements. These needs guided our evaluation of each platform across the following criteria:

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By checking official documentation sources: product pages, help pages, videos, press releases, and reputable third-party review profiles, we assessed each platform’s capabilities, limitations, and suitability for enterprise needs against the criteria.

1. Sirion

Sirion is an AI-native CLM software that utilizes AI agents for enterprise contracting.

Pricing: Custom

Average Implementation Time: No publicly disclosed timeframe

Software Highlights

• AI Across the Contract Lifecycle. Sirion applies AI across several contract management activities, from data extraction and drafting to review, search, and summarization. AskSirion supports prompt-based drafting, summaries, and searches, while its review functionality can identify and explain issues, cluster findings, and suggest alternative language against playbooks. Moreover, Sirion also supports OCR search across its repository.
• Extensive Options for E-Signature Providers. Sirion has built-in connectors with six third-party signing platforms: Docusign, Adobe Sign, Namirial, MOXIS, Leegality, OneSpan, and SirarSign, providing organizations with a broad range of e-signature options.
• No-Code Customization. Sirion supports custom workflows and custom fields on forms without code. It allows review logic to be configured based on factors such as geography, entity, or governing regulation.
• Positive Customer Feedback. A few G2 reviewers have positive feedback on Sirion’s customer support team.

Core Features

• Full Lifecycle Coverage. Sirion covers key stages of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, tracking, and reporting.
• Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance. Sirion provides access permissions based on user roles and audit trails. It also encrypts data at rest using AES-256 and data in transit using HTTPS (TLS 1.2). Moreover, it has obtained ISO 27001, SOC 1, and SOC 2 Type II certifications, and declares compliance with the EU AI Act and US CPRA.
• SSO and API Support. Sirion provides single sign-on (SSO) options and API access for custom integrations.
• Built-In Integrations. Sirion already has out-of-the-box connectors with ERPs (i.e., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, & Microsoft Dynamics 365), procurement systems (i.e., SAP Ariba & Coupa), Salesforce, and Microsoft Word.

Software Limitations

• Signing Requires a Third-Party Provider. Although Sirion offers a wide range of built-in e-signature connectors, it does not provide native e-signature functionality. Enterprises that need digital signing must therefore use a separate signing provider through one of its integrations, adding another service and subscription to manage.
• No Native HRM Integration. Organizations that need to connect Sirion with an existing HR system may require additional integration work because the platform does not provide a native HRM connector..
• Implementation May Require Additional Support. Some G2 reviewers describe the platform as unintuitive or difficult to implement. Others have raised concerns about language support for non-English use cases.

2. Icertis

Icertis is an AI-native CLM platform built around contract intelligence.

Pricing: Custom

Deployment: 7 months on average (Source: G2)

Software Highlights

• Strong Security Certification Portfolio. Icertis holds several security certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, Cyber Essentials, and Cyber Essentials Plus, among others.
• Extensive Enterprise Integrations. Icertis provides built-in adapters for ERP systems, such as SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and Workday Financial Management; as well as CRMs like Salesforce CRM, Salesforce CPQ, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales. It also provides built-in adapters for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Outlook, and SAP Ariba for collaboration, productivity, and procurement workflows.
• AI Across Key Contract Management Tasks. Icertis uses AI for contract data extraction with OCR and drafting through prompts with AI agents. It also uses AI for contract review, providing risk scoring, risk summaries, clause flagging, explanations, and alternative language suggestions aligned with playbooks. Moreover, it supports NLP-based search across the contract repository and provides contract summaries through prompts with AI agents.

Core Features

• Complete Contract Lifecycle Coverage. Icertis supports key stages of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, tracking, and reporting.
• SSO and API Support. Icertis supports SSO and API access.
• Enterprise-Level Security Controls and Regulatory Compliance. Icertis provides RBAC and audit trails, uses AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.2 and 1.3 for data in transit, and explicitly discloses compliance with GDPR.
• Global Multi-Organization Architecture with Customizable Workflows. Icertis supports a multi-organization architecture designed for global enterprises with complex organizational structures. It also allows users to customize workflows and fields to accommodate different business requirements.

Software Limitations

• HR Workflows May Require Additional Integration. Enterprises that deal with large volume of contracts for HR-related processes may need additional integration work to connect Icertis with their existing HRM platforms as it does not provide any native HRM integration.
• Signing Requires a Separate Provider. Icertis does not provide native contract signing functionality and instead connects with third-party providers such as Adobe Sign, DocuSign, and Namirial. Enterprises that require e-signatures therefore need a separate signing service and subscription to manage alongside Icertis.

3. Lexagle

Lexagle is an AI-powered CLM solution that extends beyond contract management to support other legal and business functions, including vendor management, IP management, case management, whistleblowing, and data privacy.

Pricing: Custom

Implementation Time: 3 months on average

Software Highlights

• AI Across the Contract Lifecycle and Document Integrity. Lexagle AI combines Lexie and Document Guard to support contract drafting, data extraction, review, search, and summarization. Lexie helps users generate contracts from preapproved templates, draft clauses, automatically tag metadata, and generate summaries. Document Guard reviews contracts upon upload, flags and scores risks, explains why clauses were flagged, and suggests alternative language. It also protects document integrity through a digital seal tied to a specific document version, detecting unauthorized changes and triggering a new compliance review when necessary. Furthermore, Lexagle allows users to locate files through OCR, and semantic and NLP-powered queries.
• Broad Regional and Industry-Specific Compliance. Lexagle declares compliance across data protection and digital transactions (i.e., GDPR, eIDAS, CCPA, & PDPA), healthcare (i.e., HIPAA), finance (i.e., FATCA & Basel III), education (i.e., FERPA), and maritime and shipping (i.e., IMO requirements, ISM Code, & SOLAS). Lexagle also states alignment with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, but these are not certifications.
• Additional Legal and Business Modules. Apart from offering CLM software solutions, Lexagle also offers dedicated platforms for IP Management, Case Management, Vendor Management, Whistleblowing Management, and Legal Management.
• Dedicated Internal and External Collaboration Workspaces. Lexagle provides shared workspaces where users can upload files, assign tasks such as approvals, and communicate through chat, keeping contract-related activities in one place for easier tracking and auditability. Separate internal and external rooms also allow teams to discuss sensitive matters privately without exposing internal discussions to external parties.
• Customer Satisfaction. Lexagle reported a 98% user satisfaction score after one year of use in its 2025 data.

Core Features

• Support for the Whole Contract Lifecycle. Lexagle covers key stages of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, signing, obligation tracking, and reporting
• Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance. Lexagle provides role-based access controls (RBAC) and audit trails, with AES-256 encryption for data at rest and 256-bit encryption in transit. Its security credentials include ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type I and Type II, and CSA STAR Level 2. The platform also benefits from the security provided by being hosted on AWS.
• SSO and API Support. Lexagle supports SSO and API access for integrations with existing enterprise systems.
• Customizable Workflows and Architecture. Lexagle supports custom fields, configurable workflows, and a multi-tenant architecture to accommodate different organizational requirements.
• Enterprise System Integrations. Lexagle integrates with Oracle for ERP, SAP for procurement; Salesforce for CRM; and Google Drive, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, and Teams for collaboration. The platform reports processing 150,000 tasks daily from Lexagle to ERPs.

Software Limitations

• No Native HRM Integration. Although Lexagle offers Whistleblowing Management, it does not provide a built-in HRM integration. Organizations that need to connect whistleblowing or related workflows with their existing HR systems may require additional integration work.
• No Native Connectors for Docusign or Adobe Sign. Lexagle offers its own e-signature functionality but does not provide built-in integrations with Docusign or Adobe Sign. Organizations already using either provider may need custom integration work to connect their existing signing workflows.

4. Ironclad

Ironclad is a dedicated CLM platform that combines contract workflows with AI-assisted contract review.

Pricing: Custom

Average Implementation Time: 4 months on average (Source: G2)

Software Highlights

• AI-Assisted Drafting and Legal Review. Ironclad's AI legal assistant supports contract review by flagging clauses, identifying risks, comparing contracts against playbooks, and providing compliant phrasing. It also uses AI for contract data extraction with OCR, conversational contract search, and contract summarization through AI chatbots. Risk levels can be provided through prompts, but are not automatically assigned.
• Native Signing with Third-Party Options. Ironclad provides its own e-signature solution, Ironclad Signature, while also offering built-in integrations with DocuSign, Dropbox Sign, and Adobe Sign.
• Pre-built Integration with HRM Software. Ironclad has a built-in integration with Ashby for HRM needs.

Core Features

• Full Lifecycle Management. Ironclad supports drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, tracking, and analytics.
• API and SSO Connectivity. Ironclad supports API access and SSO.
• ERP, CRM, Collaboration, and Procurement Software Integrations. Ironclad provides built-in integrations with NetSuite and SAP S/4HANA for ERP; Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Word for collaboration; Salesforce for CRM; and SAP Ariba and Coupa for procurement.
• Entity and Workflow Configuration. Ironclad supports entity families and allows organizations to customize fields and workflows.
• Enterprise-Level Security and Compliance Controls. Ironclad holds enterprise-level security certifications including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 1, and SOC 2 Type II, and explicitly discloses compliance with GDPR and HIPAA. It also provides PBAC (policy-based controls) and audit trails, with AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.2 for data in transit, and is a CSA STAR provider.

Software Limitations

• Collaboration Remains Document-Centered. Ironclad's collaboration workspace is primarily used for assigning tasks and tracking activity. Actual messages with attachments are still sent through email rather than a dedicated in-app workspace. The Ironclad Editor supports comments, including internal comments that external parties cannot access, but these are limited to document-level comments rather than a dedicated workspace for internal and external communication.
• Implementation May Require Additional Support. Some G2 reviewers report initial complexity and onboarding issues. Some also note that Ironclad's AI features may be less suitable for legal teams handling large volumes of third-party contracts.

5. Agiloft

Agiloft is a CLM platform with integrated AI capabilities.

Pricing: Custom

Average Implementation Time: 5 months on average (Source: G2)

Software Highlights

• Wide Coverage Across Enterprise Systems. Agiloft provides built-in integrations across major business functions, including ERP (i.e., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and SAP Business One), HRM (i.e., Workday, UKG Ready, and UKG Pro), procurement (i.e., Zip, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Tradeshift), CRM (i.e. Salesforce and Veeva CRM), and collaboration (i.e., Slack, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint).
• AI for Contract Review and Repository Intelligence. Agiloft uses AI to extract clauses, redline contracts, and suggest playbook-compliant language through Astra. It also supports contract summarization through ConvoAI Document Q&A and NLP-based search across the contract repository. OCR is available through an OCR Action, although its documentation does not establish whether OCR is automatically applied when documents are uploaded.

Core Features

• Support for the Entire Lifecycle. Agiloft supports drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, signing, tracking, and analytics.
• API and SSO Support. Agiloft supports API access and SSO.
• Enterprise-Level Security and Compliance. Agiloft provides group-based permissions and audit trails, with data encrypted in transit using TLS and at rest using at least 256-bit encryption. It is hosted on AWS and is ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 1, and SOC 2 certified. It also declares compliance with HIPAA and GDPR.
• Flexible Workflow and Multi-Entity Configuration. Agiloft supports custom fields and workflows and can accommodate multiple subsidiaries, allowing configurations to account for the requirements of different entities.

Software Limitations

• Collaboration Relies on External Communication Tools. Agiloft's collaboration functionality is primarily dashboard-based, where correspondence can be tracked. Actual messages are still sent through email or integrated tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams rather than through a centralized communication workspace.
• Signing Requires a Third-Party Provider. Agiloft does not provide native e-signature functionality and instead relies on its built-in integrations with Docusign and Adobe Sign, adding another software cost and service to manage.
• Administration and Documentation Can Be Complex. A few G2 reviewers note that Agiloft's support team can be difficult to understand and that documentation for some aspects of the platform is limited.

6. Conga CLM

Conga CLM is a contract management solution within Conga’s broader suite of revenue lifecycle management tools.

Pricing: Custom

Average Implementation Time: 4 months on average (Source: G2)

Software Highlights

• Seamless Connections with Conga Business Applications. Conga CLM can be easily connected and availed with other Conga offerings, including Conga CPQ, Conga Grid, Conga Composer, Conga POM, Conga Billing, and Digital Commerce.
• Native E-Signature with Additional Signing Integration. Conga CLM provides native e-signatures through Conga Sign, and also has a built-in integration with Adobe Acrobat Sign and Docusign.
• AI-Assisted Extraction, Search, and Review. Conga CLM supports contract data extraction with OCR, NLP-based repository search, and contract summarization through Conga AI Copilot. Its review capabilities include AI risk scoring, suggested remediation language, and redlining. However, it does not provide an inherent AI contract generation capability.

Core Features

• Full Contract Lifecycle Coverage. Conga CLM supports drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, signing, tracking, and analytics.
• SSO and API Support. Conga CLM supports SSO and API access.
• Enterprise-Level Security and Regional Compliance. Conga CLM provides RBAC and audit trails, with TLS encryption and at least 256-bit encryption for data at rest and in transit. Its security certifications include SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and PCI DSS. It also declares compliance with GDPR, CCPA, NIST AI RMF, and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• Broad Enterprise System Integrations. Conga CLM provides integrations with ERP platforms such as Microsoft, SAP, and Oracle; CRM platforms including Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics; and procurement platforms such as Coupa.
• Flexible Entity and Workflow Configuration. Conga CLM allows organizations to create custom workflows and fields and supports contract management by legal entity.

Software Limitations

• No Native HRM Integration. Conga CLM does not provide built-in HRM integrations, which may require additional integration work for organizations that need to connect the platform with their existing HR systems.
• Pricing and Setup May Require Additional Support. Some G2 reviewers report that it is expensive for its price and setup can be complex and may require additional support.
• Collaboration Is Primarily Document-Centered. Conga CLM's collaboration functionality centers on a document dashboard for generating, emailing, and tracking documents rather than a real-time messaging workspace such as Slack or Microsoft Teams. Nonetheless, it supports commenting and file restrictions during document review.

7. Docusign CLM

Docusign CLM extends Docusign’s e-signature solution to contract lifecycle management.

Pricing: Custom

Average Implementation Time: 3 months on average (Source: G2)

Software Highlights

• Native Signing Capability with Built-In Adobe Sign Integration. Docusign CLM provides native e-signatures through Docusign while also supporting built-in integration with Adobe Sign.
• AI-Powered Extraction, Review, and Summarization. Docusign CLM can flag potentially risky language, suggest targeted edits, and draft compliant language through its AI chatbot. It also automatically generates document summaries and supports OCR search.
• Centralized Internal and External Collaboration. Docusign CLM provides a collaboration workspace for internal and external correspondence, with chat, task assignments, and file uploads.

Core Features

• Complete Lifecycle Coverage. Docusign CLM supports drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, signing, tracking, and analytics.
• Built-In Integrations with Business Tools. Docusign CLM has native integrations with Salesforce, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Microsoft 365, Google Docs, and Workday Financials for CRM, procurement, collaboration, and ERP workflows.
• API and SSO Support. Docusign CLM supports API access and SSO.
• Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance. Docusign CLM provides role-based authorization and audit trails. It also encrypts data with HTTPS and other secure protocols, including SSL, SSH, IPsec, and SFTP, for data in transit and AES-256 encryption for data at rest. It is also SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 certified.
• Flexible Workflow and Account Configuration. Custom workflows and fields can be configured alongside enterprise account structures.

Software Limitations

• No Native HRM Integration. Docusign CLM does not provide a native HRM integration, which may require additional integration work for organizations that need to connect the platform with their existing HR systems.
• No Smart Search. Docusign CLM’s smart search feature was paused on September 3, 2026, leaving users without this repository search capability.
• Complex Implementation and Limited Guidance. Some G2 reviewers report that implementation can be complex and time-consuming. Others note that the platform does not always provide sufficient warnings when users perform actions incorrectly.

8. SAP Ariba Contracts

SAP Ariba Contracts is the contract management solution within SAP Ariba’s broader procurement platform.

Pricing: Custom

Average Implementation Time: No publicly disclosed timeline

Software Highlights

• Extensive Security and Regional Compliance Coverage. SAP Ariba Contracts benefits from SAP's security certifications and compliance framework, including ISO 42001, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 27017, and ISO 22301, just to name a few. SAP also documents regional compliance across the US, Europe, and APAC, like the CMMC, FedRAMP, and ISMAP, for example.
• Deep SAP Ecosystem Integration. SAP Ariba Contracts is deeply embedded within the SAP ecosystem, allowing it to connect with other SAP solutions such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, and SAP Fieldglass.

Core Features

• Support for the Entire Lifecycle. SAP Ariba Contracts supports drafting, review, approvals, collaboration, storage, signing, tracking, and analytics.
• Enterprise-Level Security. SAP Ariba Contracts provides customizable access controls and audit trails, with AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.2 or 1.3 for data in transit.
• Flexible Workflow and Entity Configuration. SAP Ariba Contracts supports custom workflows and fields, along with entity-specific partitioning.
• API and SSO Support. SAP Ariba Contracts supports API access and SSO.

Points for Consideration

• Limited Built-In Integrations Outside the SAP Ecosystem May Require Extensive Integration Work. SAP Ariba Contracts does not have documented built-in integrations with external ERP systems outside SAP S/4HANA and SAP ERP, procurement systems outside SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass, or HRM and CRM platforms. Microsoft Word is the only documented external business-tool integration identified outside the SAP ecosystem. Enterprises using other business systems may need additional integration work to connect those systems with SAP Ariba Contracts.
• Limited AI Capabilities Leave Key Contract Tasks Without AI Assistance. SAP Ariba Contracts does not have documented AI capabilities for contract drafting, data extraction, review and risk analysis, or fallback-language recommendations. Organizations looking to use AI for these contract tasks may need another solution alongside SAP Ariba Contracts.
• Third-Party E-Signature Requires Another Service to Manage. SAP Ariba Contracts does not provide native e-signature functionality and instead relies on integrations with third-party providers such as Adobe Sign and Docusign. Thus, enterprises need to avail a separate e-signature service in addition to SAP Ariba Contracts.

How the Best Digital Signature Software Compare

To summarize how these enterprise contract management platforms compare across our evaluation criteria, the matrix below provides a full side-by-side breakdown of their features, AI capabilities, security, integrations, and other enterprise requirements.

Which Enterprise CLM Platform Fits Your Priorities?

1. For Legal Contract Management — Lexagle

• Lexagle. It provides AI-assisted drafting and review with risk analysis and alternative language suggestions, while also offering legal management and case management modules to easily connect legal workflows to CLM within the same platform.

2. For Working with Procurement Contracts — Agiloft

• Agiloft. It provides the most prebuilt connectors to widely used procurement systems, which are Zip, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Tradeshift.

3. For Sales-Driven Contract Management — Conga CLM

• Conga CLM. It connects with Conga CPQ, Conga Composer, Conga Billing, and Digital Commerce, which are Conga’s suite of solutions for sales teams. Moreover, it also natively integrates with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.

4. For Internal Collaboration — Lexagle & Docusign CLM

• Lexagle. It provides dedicated internal workspaces where teams can discuss contract matters privately, share and edit files, assign approval tasks, and communicate without exposing internal discussions to external parties.
• Docusign CLM. It provides an in-platform workspace for internal correspondence, combining chat, file uploads, and task assignments.

5. For External Collaborations — Lexagle & Docusign CLM

• Lexagle. It provides separate external collaboration rooms where parties can share and eit files, assign tasks, and communicate.
• Docusign CLM. It enables internal teams and external parties to communicate through a shared workspace with chat, file uploads, and task assignments.

6. For Enterprises Using ERPs — Sirion, Agiloft, Icertis, Conga CLM, & Lexagle

• Sirion. It natively connects with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 through built-in connectors.
• Agiloft. It easily integrates with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and SAP Business One without complex setup.
• Icertis. Offers built-in adapters for SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and Workday Financial Management.
• Conga CLM. It has prebuilt connectors with ERP platforms such as Microsoft, SAP, and Oracle.
• Lexagle. It readily tntegrates with Oracle and reports processing 150,000 tasks daily from Lexagle to ERPs.

7. For Native E-Signatures — Ironclad, Conga CLM, Docusign CLM, & Lexagle

• Ironclad. It provides native signing through Ironclad Signature, while also supporting third-party signing providers.
• Conga CLM. It offers native e-signatures through Conga Sign, alongside integrations with Adobe Acrobat Sign and Docusign.
• Docusign CLM. It provides native e-signatures through Docusign and also integrates with Adobe Sign
• Lexagle. It includes its own e-signature functionality as part of its contract lifecycle management platform.

8. For Quick Enterprise Rollout  — Lexagle & Docusign CLM

• Lexagle. It reports an average implementation time of three months.
• Docusign CLM. G2 shows that it has an average implementation time of three months.

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