Contractbook review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy

Copenhagen-built contract management platform with templates, e-signing and AI data extraction, sold in small seat bundles.

Researched by Max Benz · Facts checked October 24, 2026 · How we research

Our take for buyers

Contractbook is a contract management platform from Copenhagen, with templates, e-signing, a central repository and AI data extraction. It was acquired by Scrive on 18 June 2025, with its contract tools being folded into Scrive's product, so ask how that affects support, roadmap and your contract. Shortlist it for small legal or sales ops teams and EU companies that need eIDAS and Nordic eIDs such as BankID and MitID.

G2 shows 4.6 across 76 reviews and Capterra shows 4.7 across 77. Reviewers praise ease of use and responsive service, though one recent reviewer reported poor customer service. It is not for teams needing deep redlining or enterprise obligation management. Ask the vendor about the integration limits as well, since the API, Zapier and Make are paid add-ons and Salesforce needs the top plan.

Pros

Easy to use.
Responsive customer service.

Cons

A recent reviewer reported poor customer service.
Integrations and API are paid extras.

Best for: Small legal or sales ops teams that want templates plus e-signing in one tool.
Starting price: $399 per month billed annually (Essential, 1 user)
G2 rating: 4.6 (76 reviews)

What is Contractbook?

Copenhagen-built contract management platform with templates, e-signing and AI data extraction, sold in small seat bundles. A fit for small legal or sales operations teams in the EU that need eIDAS signatures and Nordic eIDs like BankID and MitID. Plans start at $399 monthly for one user. Salesforce is only on Accelerate, and API access is a paid add-on, so list your integrations first. Contractbook was founded in 2017 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Category: Contract Management Software

Contractbook key features

Contractbook features, checked October 24, 2026
Criterion	What we found
Repository and search	Central repository with 50 uploads on Essential, 5,000 on Centralize and Accelerate.
Renewal and notice alerts	Contract overview, reminders and tasks in all plans.
E-signature	Unlimited e-signatures on Essential; eIDAS, plus NemID, BankID and MitID national eIDs.
AI term extraction	AI contract assistant on Essential; AI-powered uploads and data extraction from Centralize.
Integrations	Salesforce only on Accelerate; API, Zapier, Make as paid add-ons; HubSpot listed inconsistently.
Pricing	Published tiers from $399 per month annual.

Contractbook plans and pricing

Contractbook plans as published on October 24, 2026
Plan	Price	Unit	Notes
Essential	$399	per month, billed annually	1 user, 5 templates, 50 contract uploads, 100 signed contracts per year, AI contract assistant
Centralize	$399 to $1,499 (page shows both)	per month, billed annually	5 users, 15 templates, 5,000 uploads, 350 signed per year, AI data extraction
Accelerate	$599 to $3,499 (page shows both)	per month, billed annually	10 users, 25 templates, 500 signed per year, automations, Salesforce, CSM

Pricing page is internally inconsistent on Centralize and Accelerate prices, so confirm with sales. Extra users sold in packs of 5 for EUR 50 per month. 14-day trial without card, then a limited free plan. API, Zapier and Make are add-ons.

Who should shortlist Contractbook

A strong fit for

Small legal or sales ops teams that want templates plus e-signing in one tool.
EU companies that need eIDAS signatures and Nordic eID methods (BankID, MitID)

A weak fit for

Teams that need deep redlining or enterprise obligation management.
Buyers who need Salesforce or API access on the cheapest tier (integrations are plan-gated)

Contractbook alternatives

JuroScale-ups where sales and HR need self-serve contracts from legal-approved templates.
PandaDocSales teams generating quotes and contracts from templates and CRM data.
ConcordSmall and mid-size teams that want published contract software pricing.
OneflowSales and HR teams in the Nordics and EU needing eID signing.
IroncladMid-market and enterprise legal teams that want workflow-driven contracting.
AgiloftLegal and procurement teams that need heavily customized contract workflows.

Security, admin and compliance

Published: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and eIDAS, support by live chat, email and phone on all plans, and an audit trail and SSO listed in the comparison table with unclear plan mapping. User provisioning through Okta or Azure is an add-on on Centralize and included in Accelerate, and SCIM is not named. Data residency and a DPA are not published. Billing is annual, and cancellation terms are not on the pricing page. Ask which plan includes SSO and audit logs, and how the Scrive acquisition affects your contract.

SAML SSO: Listed in the comparison table but plan mapping unclear on the page.
SCIM provisioning: User provisioning via Okta / Azure is an add-on on Centralize, included in Accelerate; SCIM not named.
Audit logs: Audit trail listed, plan mapping unclear.
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, eIDAS.

Contract and buying terms

Contract: Billed annually; 14-day trial then limited free plan; cancellation terms not published on pricing page.
Implementation: Guided onboarding with success manager on Centralize; white-glove onboarding on Accelerate.
Support: Live chat, email and phone on all plans.
Starting price: $399 per month billed annually (Essential, 1 user)
Pricing model: Flat.
Free plan or trial: Free plan, Free trial.

What to test in a Contractbook demo or trial

Test the template workflow first: build one template, send it for signature and check the signer experience, including eID methods if you use them. Compare AI features by plan, since Essential has only the contract assistant and data extraction starts on Centralize. Upload a batch of existing contracts and check extraction quality and the repository limits of 50, then 5,000 uploads. Confirm that the integrations you need are included, because Salesforce needs Accelerate and API, Zapier and Make are paid add-ons. Check redlining, which is not listed.

Questions to ask Contractbook before you sign

These are the points Contractbook's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.

Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?

Things to know before a demo

Annual contract signing volume is capped per plan (100, 350, 500 signed contracts per year), a limit most CLM listicles omit.
AI data extraction is not on the cheapest plan; Essential only has the AI contract assistant.
Salesforce integration needs the top Accelerate plan, and API/Zapier/Make cost extra.
The pricing page offers EUR, USD, GBP and DKK selectors; the Nordic signing methods point to a Danish origin.
Sources disagree on founding year (2015, 2016 or 2017); Gartner and others say 2017.
After the trial the account falls back to a limited free plan rather than locking.

Contractbook FAQ

What is Contractbook used for?

A fit for small legal or sales operations teams in the EU that need eIDAS signatures and Nordic eIDs like BankID and MitID. Plans start at $399 monthly for one user. Salesforce is only on Accelerate, and API access is a paid add-on, so list your integrations first. It suits small legal or sales ops teams that want templates plus e-signing in one tool.

Does Contractbook support SSO and SCIM?

SSO is listed in the comparison table, but the plan mapping is unclear. User provisioning through Okta or Azure is an add-on on Centralize and included in Accelerate, and SCIM is not named.

What happened to Contractbook's ownership?

Scrive acquired Contractbook on 18 June 2025, and its contract management tools are being folded into Scrive's main product. Ask the vendor how this affects your plan.

Who is Contractbook best for?

Small legal or sales ops teams wanting templates plus e-signing, and EU companies needing eIDAS and Nordic eID methods. It is a weaker fit for deep redlining or enterprise obligation management.

Vendor profile

Founded: 2017.
Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark.
Employees: 51-200.
Funding or owner: EUR 3.5M seed (2019, Gradient Ventures, byFounders); total reported at roughly $43M by aggregators.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from Contractbook's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.

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