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ContractHero: The scalable alternative to inhubber
Inhubber relies on contract management with blockchain-based logging and digital signatures. ContractHero is the solution for medium-sized businesses and corporations in the DACH region, offering AI-powered contract analysis starting with the Essential package, standard SSO in all packages, and dedicated onboarding.
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Hundreds of leading companies manage their contracts with ContractHero
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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. Every package includes dedicated onboarding as standard, standard SSO starting with the entry-level package, AI-powered contract analysis in all packages, and custom ERP, CRM, and reporting integrations. inhubber is particularly well-suited for teams seeking contract management with blockchain-based logging and digital signatures (QES via partner Nect). Both providers are GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001-certified, and host their services in Germany.
Why ContractHero
Why Eurowings, Mercedes-Benz Leasing, and NUMA Rely on ContractHero
Three Reasons Why SMEs in the DACH Region Choose ContractHero
ContractHero is the contract management platform for small and medium-sized businesses and large corporations. These are the three points we hear time and time again in conversations with customers.
Import Contract Portfolios
Take Over Existing Contracts in a Structured Manner
When you upload your contract, the AI automatically identifies the contracting parties, 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.
Complex structures, a centralized overview
One platform, all companies
Each company is provided with its own data room featuring separate user and access rights management. This is complemented by approval processes, audit logs, customized single sign-on, two-factor authentication, and tailored service agreements. This makes it an ideal solution for corporate groups with multiple subsidiaries and locations.
Integrations that are live
Robust integrations for ERP, CRM, and reporting
ContractHero offers custom integrations for SAP, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, HubSpot, and PowerBI via REST API and webhooks starting with the Professional plan—integrations ready for production use in existing system environments.
In detail
ContractHero vs. inhubber: A Comparison
| Criterion | ContractHero | inhubber |
|---|---|---|
| Company Information | ||
| Corporate Headquarters | Germany | Germany, Provider: key2contract GmbH |
| Server Location | Frankfurt, Germany | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Target Audience | Small and Medium-Sized Businesses & Corporations | Companies of all sizes focused on contract management and digital signatures |
| Security & Compliance | ||
| GDPR-compliant | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| ISO 27001 certified | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Features | ||
| AI-powered contract analysis | ✓Included in all packages¹ | ◐Starting with the Standard Plan² |
| Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) | ✓Via D-Trust, eIDAS-compliant | ✓Through our partner Nect, starting with the Standard plan² |
| SSO & MFA | ✓Standard SSO included in all plans; Custom SSO & MFA included in the Enterprise plan | ◐MS SSO (OIDC) starting with the Professional plan |
| Multi-client capability | ✓Standard in Enterprise, add-on in Professional | ◐Available as a use case; no rate assignment³ |
| Audit Trail and Role/Permissions Management | ✓Complete logs and granular rights assignment | ✓Blockchain-based logging, granular access control⁴ |
| Onboarding & Setup | ✓Dedicated team included in every package, including data migration | ◐Self-onboarding included in the Basic plan; consulting services available starting with the Standard plan |
✓ Included · ◐ Limited / Add-on · ✗ Not available
¹ Includes OCR, AI summaries, Jump-to-Source, and AI prompts with Prompt Assistant.² Not included in the Basic plan.³ inhubber offers “Multi-Company Management” as a use case via workspaces and granular access control, without requiring a separate plan assignment.⁴ inhubber logs contract actions using blockchain-based encryption starting with the Standard plan (not included in the Basic plan).
Sources: contracthero.com/en/pricing-models, contracthero.com/en/data-security, inhubber.com/en/pricing, inhubber.com/en/integrations, inhubber.com/en/product/digital-signature · As of June 2026
The Switch, Step by Step
How to Make the Switch from inhubber 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.
- Step 1
Import Inventory
You can export your contracts as PDFs from inhubber, or we can handle the transfer together with you. We’ll also include mixed collections from drives and mailboxes.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between ContractHero and inhubber?
ContractHero is designed for mid-sized companies and large corporations, with dedicated onboarding included in every package, a personal account manager, built-in multi-client capability, and strong industry references such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz Leasing, Eurowings, and Dorint. According to its website, inhubber positions itself as a security-focused CLM solution featuring end-to-end and blockchain encryption, as well as the ability to sign any file format; prices are calculated individually via a form.
Which tool is better suited for medium-sized companies in the DACH region with a growing portfolio of contracts?
ContractHero is designed for the structured management of large contract portfolios: AI-powered bulk analysis during import, automatic extraction of contracting parties, terms, notice periods, and payment terms, combined with dedicated onboarding and data migration by the ContractHero team. At inhubber, according to the pricing page, migration support is reserved for the Professional plan.
Where is the data hosted?
ContractHero is developed in Germany and hosted exclusively on ISO 27001-certified servers in Germany. inhubber states that it hosts its services on ISO 27001-certified cloud servers (AWS / Digital Ocean) in Frankfurt am Main, and supplements this with end-to-end encryption and blockchain logging.
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 plans does ContractHero offer?
ContractHero offers three plans: Essential (500 contracts, 5 users, OCR and AI contract analysis, workflows, onboarding, and phone support), Professional (unlimited contracts, 15 users, contract templates, unlimited FES signatures, REST API, webhooks, bulk download), and Enterprise (unlimited contracts, 50 users, multi-tenant capability, custom SSO, MFA, custom SLA, approval workflows, personal account manager, quarterly business review).
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. At inhubber, the AI analysis features are available starting with the Standard plan.
Does ContractHero support multi-client functionality?
Yes. Multi-tenant 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. inhubber handles the management of multiple companies through workspaces, folders, and granular access control.
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. With inhubber, “Onboarding and Consulting” is included starting with the Standard plan.
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) in accordance with eIDAS is available as an add-on in all plans. inhubber supports simple e-signatures in all plans and QES (via its partner Nect) starting with the Standard plan, with support for signing files of any format.
What customer references can ContractHero provide?
ContractHero manages contracts for companies including Audi, Mercedes-Benz Leasing, Eurowings, Dorint, Fitness First, Röhlig Logistics, Instone, Netinera, and many other medium-sized and corporate clients in the DACH region. Several customer success stories are available at contracthero.com.
