ContractHero: The Alternative to Contractbook for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Large Corporations

Contractbook (part of the Scrive Group) is a cloud-based contract management tool with a browser-based editor and a focus on rapid implementation. ContractHero is designed for medium-sized companies and large corporations with a large, established contract portfolio that want to centrally organize their contracts and put them into operation through a guided onboarding process.

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Quick Summary

ContractHero specializes in medium-sized businesses and corporations in the DACH region with a growing contract portfolio. Standard features include guided onboarding by a project team, a Microsoft Word add-in for contract editing, multi-client capability, and data hosting in Frankfurt, Germany. Contractbook, with its SMB-friendly pricing packages, browser-based editor, and Scandinavian signature standards, is designed for teams that want to get started quickly. ContractHero is ISO 27001-certified; Contractbook is SOC 2-certified. Both comply with the requirements of the GDPR.

Why ContractHero

Why Eurowings, Mercedes-Benz Leasing, and NUMA Rely on ContractHero

Three Reasons Why Mid-Sized Companies in the DACH Region with a Growing Contract Portfolio Choose ContractHero

ContractHero is the contract management platform for mid-sized companies and corporations with a structured contract portfolio. These three strengths are most frequently mentioned in our discovery calls.

Import Contract Portfolios

Take Over Existing Contracts in a Structured Manner

When you upload your contract, the AI automatically identifies the contract partners, the contract term, when you can terminate the contract, any upcoming payments, and any special provisions included in the contract. Our Customer Success Team will assist you with onboarding and configuring your contract structure.

Legal certainty at the highest level

Qualified Electronic Signature under eIDAS

ContractHero offers the qualified electronic signature (QES) through the trust service provider D-Trust, which meets the highest legally recognized standard under eIDAS and has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. For less critical types of contracts, the advanced electronic signature (AES) is also available.

Microsoft Word Add-In

Create contracts in Word, manage them in ContractHero

Edit contracts in Word using your usual formatting, redlining, and comments. With a single click, the contract is uploaded to ContractHero, where AI analysis automatically fills in the data fields. No new editor, no learning curve

In detail

ContractHero vs. fynk: A Comparison

ContractHero vs. fynk: A Comparison – Features, Hosting, Compliance, and Support. Data as of June 2026.
CriterionContractHeroContractbook
Company Information
Corporate HeadquartersGermanyDenmark (Copenhagen)¹
Server LocationFrankfurt, GermanyNot publicly disclosed²
Target AudienceSmall and Medium-Sized Businesses & CorporationsIndividual users, teams, SMEs
Security & Compliance
GDPR-compliant✓Yes✓Yes
ISO 27001 certified✓Yes◐Not publiclydisclosed³
Features
AI-powered contract analysis✓In allpackages⁴✓AI Import &Assistant⁵
Approval Workflows✓Standard in Enterprise, add-on in Professional◐Automation fromCentralize⁶
SSO & MFA✓Standard SSO included in all plans; Custom SSO & MFA included in the Enterprise plan◐SSO & User Provisioning starting with Accelerate (Add-on starting with Centralize)
Multi-client capability✓Standard in Enterprise, add-on in Professional◐Notspecified²
Electronic signature✓FES (Professional and above), QES (eIDAS-compliant via D-Trust) as an add-on in all packages✓eIDAS, MitID /BankID⁷
Integrations (ERP, CRM, BI)✓SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, HubSpot, PowerBI, Lucanet; REST API starting with the Professional plan◐HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zapier;REST API⁸
Support✓Personal Account Manager & Quarterly Business Reviews in Enterprise✓Live chat, email, and phone (Mon–Fri, business hours CET)⁹
Onboarding & Setup✓Dedicated team included in every package, including data migration◐Self-service; guided onboarding viaCentralize¹⁰
Contract Drafting and Processing✓Create documents directly in ContractHero or in the Microsoft Word add-in with formatting, redlining, and comments. Automatic synchronization and AI analysis upon import.✓Browser-based editor

✓ Included · ◐ Limited / Add-on · ✗ Not available

¹ Contractbook is part of the Scrive Group (legal entity: Scrive ApS). ² Contractbook does not provide specific information on its publicly accessible product pages regarding the exact server location or multi-client capability. ³ Contractbook is SOC 2 certified (as indicated on the Security page and listed as “SOC 2 Type II compliance” in the package overview) and complies with the GDPR. An ISO 27001 certificate is not displayed on the publicly accessible pages; the statement refers exclusively to ISO 27001. ⁴ ContractHero : OCR, AI contract analysis, AI summaries, “jump-to-source” links, and AI prompts with Prompt Assistant; included in all packages. ⁵ Contractbook : AI Import (Smart Data Extraction) and AI Contract Assistant; unlimited data extraction starting with the Centralize package. ⁶ Contractbook : Automations (no-code, including approvals and reminders) as an add-on starting with the Centralize package; included in the Accelerate package.
‍⁷ Contractbook lists eIDAS as well as national digital signatures (MitID, BankID); BankID/MitID are limited to Scandinavia. An explicit distinction between QES and AES, as seen with ContractHero, is not publicly stated. ⁸ Contractbook : HubSpot included in the Accelerate package; Salesforce as an add-on in the Accelerate package; Pipedrive starting with the Accelerate package; API access, Zapier, and Make.com as add-ons for Centralize and Accelerate. ⁹ Contractbook : Live chat and email 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. CET, phone 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CET. A dedicated Success Manager is available starting with the Centralize plan. ¹⁰ Contractbook : guided onboarding with a Success Manager starting with Centralize (kickoff), advanced training included in the Accelerate plan. The Essential plan does not include live training. 

Sources: contracthero.com/preise, contracthero.com/datensicherheit, contractbook.com/pricing, contractbook.com/product/security, as of August 2026

The Switch, Step by Step

How to Successfully Switch from Contractbook to ContractHero

Making the switch is easier than you might think. Our onboarding team will guide you through the migration of your existing contracts for every package—from importing the documents to go-live.

  1. Icon: Import Contract Portfolio
    Step 1

    Import Inventory

    You can export your contracts as PDFs from Contractbook, or we can handle the transfer together with you. Even mixed collections from drives and mailboxes are included.

  2. Icon: AI Analysis
    Step 2

    AI reads everything

    During import, OCR and AI analysis automatically extract contract partners, terms, notice periods, payment terms, and specific obligations. This feature is included in all packages.

  3. Icon: Set Up Structures
    Step 3

    Set up structures

    Our project team sets up clients, teams, permissions, and workflows to match your organizational structure. This also includes integration with ERP, CRM, or reporting systems (SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, HubSpot, PowerBI, Lucanet).

  4. Icon: Team Training and Go-Live
    Step 4

    Team Training & Go-Live

    Your team will be trained by our onboarding team. With the Enterprise package, you’ll then receive support from a dedicated account manager and quarterly business reviews.

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What our customers say

“After just two months, the investment in ContractHero had already paid for itself”

Jan Kaeten
Group CFO at The Relevance Group
The Success Story

“It used to take 10 to 15 minutes to find a contract—now we can find everything in just a few seconds.”

Maria Kruber
SVP/CFO at Wire
The Success Story

“Today, we know exactly which contracts are active, which deadlines are approaching, and which payments are due. This saves us a lot of time and gives us peace of mind.”

Daniel Fischer
Head of Finance at empact
The Success Story

“In our first year, we saved over €100,000 with ContractHero.”

Stefan Truthän
Managing Partner at hhpberlin
The Success Story

"ContractHero is user-friendly, efficient, and offers full transparency —especially when it comes to finances."

Ferdinand Neumann
Head of Finance & Controlling at DINA
The Success Story

"We can now find contracts in less than a minute —ten times faster than before."

Florian Bell
Managing Director at Natsana GmbH
The Success Story

“With ContractHero, we save about 20% of our working time.” “With ContractHero
, we can now answer contract-related questions in under three minutes and save about 100 hours of manual work per year.” “in the legal team.”

Dr. Veronika von Heise-Rotenburg
CFO & Managing Director at Everphone
The Success Story

"With ContractHero, we save about 20% of our legal team's working hours."

Lukas Berg
Legal Counsel at Schüttflix GmbH
The Success Story

When ContractHero Is the Right Choice

If several of these points apply to your situation, we are likely the right partner for you.

You have hundreds to thousands of contracts that finally need to be made searchable.

Multiple companies under one roof, each with its own data room.

Your team is based in Finance, Procurement, or Legal Operations.

They want an onboarding team that rolls up its sleeves and gets to work.

Your contracts must be imported into SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, or HubSpot.

Your industry is regulated or subject to audits.

Names like Mercedes-Benz Leasing or Eurowings ring a bell because that's your peer group.

Recommendations

Top rated on OMR Reviews, Trusted, G2, and others

Our customers value ContractHero for efficiency, reliability and first-class support.

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Frequently asked questions

How do ContractHero and Contractbook differ?

ContractHero is specifically designed for medium-sized businesses and corporations in the DACH region with existing contract portfolios and offers guided onboarding, a Microsoft Word add-in, multi-client capability, and data hosting in Frankfurt. Contractbook (part of Scrive) is aimed at teams that want to get started quickly, with SMB-friendly pricing plans and a browser-based editor. ContractHero is ISO 27001-certified; Contractbook is SOC 2-certified.

What types of companies is ContractHero suitable for?

ContractHero is particularly well-suited for medium-sized businesses and large corporations with extensive, growing contract portfolios. The combination of AI-powered analysis during import, guided onboarding by the project team, a Microsoft Word add-in, and multi-client capability supports companies that want to centrally organize and manage their contracts over the long term.

Where is the data hosted on ContractHero?

ContractHero is developed and hosted in Germany. The data is stored on ISO 27001-certified servers in Frankfurt, Germany. The company is required to comply with the GDPR and German data protection standards.

Can I edit my contracts in Microsoft Word?

Yes. ContractHero offers a Microsoft Word add-in that lets you edit contracts directly in Word using your usual formatting, redlining, and comments. You can then sync to ContractHero with a single click, where the AI automatically extracts the data fields. Contractbook uses a browser-based editor.

Is ContractHero compliant with the EU AI Act?

Yes. ContractHero explicitly states on its pricing page that it complies with the EU AI Act and holds ISO 27001 certification. The transparency requirements of the EU AI Act will take effect on August 2, 2026; the deadline for high-risk systems under Annex III was extended in May 2026 to December 2027.

What pricing plans does ContractHero offer?

ContractHero offers three plans: Essential (500 contracts, 5 users, OCR and AI contract analysis, workflows, onboarding), Professional (unlimited contracts, 15 users, contract templates, unlimited FES signatures, REST API, webhooks), and Enterprise (unlimited contracts, 50 users, multi-client capability, custom SSO, MFA, custom SLA, approval workflows, personal account manager, quarterly business review). You can find all pricing details at contracthero.com/pricing.

What AI features are included in ContractHero?

All ContractHero packages include AI-powered contract analysis, AI summaries, "jump-to-source" links, and AI prompts with Prompt Assistant. The AI automatically extracts contract partners, terms, notice periods, payment terms, and specific obligations from the document.

Does ContractHero support multi-client functionality?

Yes. Multi-client capability is included as standard in the Enterprise package and can be added as an add-on in the Professional package. Each company receives a completely separate data space with its own user and permission management.

What is the onboarding process like at ContractHero?

ContractHero supports every onboarding process with an experienced project team: setup, team training, data migration, and integration with existing systems (ERP, CRM, reporting). The Enterprise package also includes a dedicated account manager and quarterly business reviews.

What types of electronic signatures does ContractHero support?

ContractHero supports an unlimited number of simple electronic signatures (FES/SES) starting with the Professional plan. The qualified electronic signature (QES) under eIDAS is available as an add-on in all plans.

What customer references can ContractHero provide?

ContractHero manages contracts for Audi, Mercedes-Benz Leasing, Eurowings, Dorint, Fitness First, Röhlig Logistics, Instone, Netinera, and many other medium-sized and corporate clients in the DACH region, among others.

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