ContractHero: The AI-native cloud alternative to otris

Based in Oldenburg, otris offers modular enterprise contract management as a cloud or on-premises solution. ContractHero is the AI-native cloud alternative, featuring AI-powered contract analysis starting with the Essential package, dedicated onboarding, and custom ERP, CRM, and reporting integrations.

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Quick Summary

ContractHero is particularly well-suited for medium-sized businesses and corporations in the DACH region with a growing contract portfolio that are looking for a cloud-based CLM solution featuring AI-powered contract analysis—available even in the entry-level package—and dedicated onboarding. otris is particularly well-suited for corporations and large enterprises that prefer a modular solution with cloud or on-premises options. Both providers host their services in Germany and are GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001-certified.

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 medium-sized businesses and corporations with a structured contract portfolio. These are the three points we hear time and time again in conversations with customers.

No More Missed Deadlines

Automatic deadline reminders with smart escalation

Notice periods, renewal deadlines, payment deadlines: ContractHero reliably reminds you of all important deadlines in a timely manner. If there is no response, the system automatically escalates the issue to the person in charge. This eliminates the need for manual administration and the risk of missing deadlines.

Smart Contract Management Right from the Start

AI Contract Analysis in the Essential Package

OCR, AI-powered data extraction, summaries, "Jump to Source," and AI prompts with Prompt Assistant are included in all plans. The AI features aren't hidden in higher-tier plans or available as a paid add-on. This allows your team to start working smarter right away.

Security that meets DACH requirements

Security and Compliance Without Compromise

ContractHero hosts its services exclusively on ISO 27001-certified servers in Frankfurt, Germany, and explicitly states its compliance with the EU AI Act. All signature levels are available, ranging from the qualified electronic signature (QES) via D-Trust—the highest legally recognized standard under eIDAS—to the advanced electronic signature (FES).

In detail

ContractHero vs. otris: A Comparison

ContractHero vs. otris: A Comparison – Features, Hosting, Compliance, and Support. Data as of June 2026.
CriterionContractHerootris
Company Information
Corporate HeadquartersGermanyGermany
Server LocationFrankfurt, Germany (Cloud-only)Oldenburg, Germany (Cloud or On-Premises)
Target AudienceSmall and Medium-Sized Businesses & Corporations (5–50+ Users)Corporations & Large Companies
Security & Compliance
GDPR-compliant✓Yes✓Yes
ISO 27001 certified✓Yes✓Yes
Features
AI-powered contract analysis✓Included in all packages¹◐Via Otris Copilot as an add-on module
Approval Workflows✓Standard in Enterprise, add-on in Professional✓Custom workflows available
SSO & MFA✓Included in all plans; custom SSO/MFA in the Enterprise plan✓Flexible Authentication Options
Multi-client capability✓Standard in Enterprise, add-on in Professional✓Available in modular form for groups/holdings
Integrations (ERP, CRM, BI)✓REST API, webhooks; 16+ predefined integrations²✓Standardized interfaces; flexible, customized integrations
Automatic deadline reminders✓With intelligent escalation✓With escalation workflows
Onboarding & Setup✓Dedicated team included in every package, including data migration◐Customized upon request

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

¹ OCR, AI contract analysis, AI summaries, Jump-to-Source, AI prompts with Prompt Assistant, custom dashboards, and reports.
² SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, HubSpot, PowerBI, Gmail, Outlook, OneDrive, Slack, Zapier, DocuSign, Lucanet, and more.

Sources: contracthero.com/en/pricing-models, contracthero.com/en/data-security, otris.de/contract-lifecycle-management, otris.de/ai-integration, otris.de/facts/otris-contract/ · As of July 2026

The Switch, Step by Step

How to Successfully Switch from otris 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 otris, or we can handle the transfer together with you. Mixed data sets from drives and mailboxes are also included.

  2. Icon: AI Analysis
    Step 2

    AI reads everything

    During import, OCR and AI analysis automatically extract contracting parties, 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.

A clear overview of your contracts in 30 minutes – live in the demo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main difference between ContractHero and otris?

Both platforms enable comprehensive contract management throughout the entire lifecycle. ContractHero is a fast, AI-native CLM solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses in the DACH region: standard AI contract analysis, dedicated onboarding included in every package, transparent pricing structure, and rapid go-live. otris is a modular CLM suite with robust governance capabilities for corporate groups: flexible operating models (cloud/on-premises), integrated compliance solutions, more complex workflows, and a longer implementation cycle.

For which companies is ContractHero a better fit than otris?

ContractHero is primarily aimed at finance, legal, procurement, and operations teams in the German SME and enterprise segments that want to quickly centralize contracts, leverage AI-powered analytics, and evaluate them in a structured manner—without a lengthy implementation project. According to its own positioning, otris targets corporations and large companies with complex governance requirements, multiple subsidiaries, and integrated legal/compliance management.

Where is the data hosted?

ContractHero is hosted exclusively on ISO 27001-certified servers in Frankfurt, Germany (cloud model). otris offers cloud hosting in Germany (otris systems GmbH, Oldenburg, ISO 27001) or on-premises solutions tailored to individual requirements.

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-tenant 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 contracting parties, 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 integrations and interfaces does ContractHero offer?

ContractHero can be integrated into existing system environments via REST API and webhooks. These include CRM, ERP, reporting, and signature solutions (SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, HubSpot, PowerBI, Lucanet).

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