ContractHero:
The scalable alternative to inhubber

inhubber stands out thanks to its use of blockchain technology for encryption and signature verification. ContractHero relies on AI-powered contract analysis, standard SSO, and a dedicated onboarding process in all its packages.

Hundreds of leading companies manage their contracts with ContractHero

Quick Summary

Both providers offer many core features; the difference lies in their customization and product approach. With ContractHero, AI contract analysis and standard SSO are included in every plan, and dedicated onboarding with data migration is offered with every plan. With inhubber, AI document analysis, as well as onboarding and consulting, are included starting with the Standard plan, while migration support and Microsoft SSO (OIDC) are included starting with the Professional plan. inhubber distinguishes itself through blockchain technology featuring Ethereum-based encryption and blockchain-verified signatures. 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 Companies Choose ContractHero

ContractHero is the " contract management" platform for small and medium-sized businesses and large corporations. These are the three points customers mention most often when comparing it to inhubber.

Editor and Word Add-In

Templates in ContractHero, Final Touches in Word

For each contract, your team can choose: either the ContractHero Editor with templates and data fields, or Word with its familiar formatting, redlining, and comments. With a single click, everything is synchronized, and the AI automatically fills in the data fields.

Single Sign-On

SSO in every package

ContractHero includes standard SSO in every plan, and custom SSO and MFA in the Enterprise plan. According to inhubber's pricing page, Microsoft SSO is included starting with the Professional plan.

References from Your Peer Group

Tried and tested at Audi, Eurowings, and Dorint

ContractHero manages contracts for companies including Audi, Mercedes-Benz Leasing, Eurowings, Dorint, and Röhlig Logistics. Rated 4.7/5 on OMR and G2, and 4.9/5 on Capterra.

In detail

ContractHero vs. inhubber: A Comparison

ContractHero vs. inhubber: A Comparison – Features, Hosting, Compliance, and Support. Data as of June 2026.
CriterionContractHeroinhubber
Company Information
Corporate HeadquartersGermanyGermany, Provider: key2contract GmbH
Server LocationFrankfurt, GermanyFrankfurt, Germany
Target AudienceSmall and Medium-Sized Businesses & CorporationsCompanies 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✓Multi-tenancy via separate workspaces (as stated by the provider); no pricing plan assignment on the pricing page³
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 describes multi-tenancy with data separation per workspace on its website; on the pricing page, the feature is not assigned to any plan (as of September 2026).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.

  1. Icon: Import Contract Portfolio
    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.

  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 Customer Success 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.

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

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

Daniel Fischer
Head of Finance at empact

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

Stefan Truthän
Managing Partner at hhpberlin

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

Florian Bell
Managing Director at Natsana GmbH

"With ContractHero, we can now answer contract-related questions in under three minutes and save about 100 hours of manual work per year."

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

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

Lukas Berg
Legal Counsel at Schüttflix GmbH

When ContractHero Is the Right Choice

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

AI analysis during import is more important to you than blockchain logging.

Single Sign-On should be included in every package.

They want to edit contracts in Word and directly in the system.

Hundreds to thousands of existing contracts are to be taken over in an organized manner.

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

They want references from your peer group, such as Mercedes-Benz Leasing or Eurowings.

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

What is the main difference between ContractHero and inhubber?

Both providers offer many core features, including AI-powered contract analysis, qualified electronic signatures, and guided onboarding. The differences lie in the package offerings: With ContractHero, AI analysis and standard SSO are included in every package, and dedicated onboarding with data migration is offered with every package. With inhubber, AI document analysis, as well as onboarding and consulting, are included starting with the Standard plan, while migration support and Microsoft SSO are included starting with the Professional plan. inhubber also distinguishes itself through blockchain technology featuring Ethereum-based encryption and blockchain-verified signatures. Both providers cater to companies of various sizes and host their services in Germany.

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 contract partners, 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, and what about inhubber?

Yes. ContractHero explicitly states on its pricing page that it complies with the EU AI Act and holds ISO 27001 certification. The EU AI Act’s transparency requirements will take effect on August 2, 2026; the deadline for high-risk systems under Annex III was extended in May 2026 to December 2027. Both providers are GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001-certified, and host their services in Germany.

How do the ContractHero and inhubber packages differ?

Starting with the Essential plan, AI contract analysis, workflows, and guided onboarding are included. The Professional plan adds unlimited contracts, contract templates, unlimited FES signatures, REST API, and webhooks. The Enterprise plan adds multi-tenant support, custom SSO, MFA, custom SLA, a personal account manager, and quarterly business reviews. You can find all plans and pricing at contracthero.com/preise. With inhubber, AI document analysis, onboarding, and consulting are included starting with the Standard plan, while migration support and Microsoft SSO are included starting with the Professional plan.

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. At inhubber, the AI analysis features are available starting with the Standard plan.

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. inhubber handles the management of multiple companies through workspaces, folders, and granular access control.

How does the onboarding process work at ContractHero and inhubber?

ContractHero works with the Customer Success Team to support every onboarding process: 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. At inhubber, “Onboarding and Consulting” is included starting with the Standard plan.

What types of electronic signatures does ContractHero support?

ContractHero offers unlimited advanced electronic signatures (FES) 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 in any format.

How does ContractHero compare to inhubber in terms of references?

ContractHero manages contracts for companies including Audi, Mercedes-Benz Leasing, Eurowings, Dorint, Fitness First, Röhlig Logistics, Instone, and Netinera. Ratings: 4.7/5 on OMR, 4.9/5 on Capterra, 4.7/5 on G2. For a fair comparison, it’s worth checking out the same platforms for inhubber.