Alternatives for Contract Management Software outside Multifamily
Hayley Annichiarico
Marketing Manager
Key takeaways
- CLM tools like DocuSign and PandaDoc are built around sending contracts, not receiving them — which is the opposite of how most multifamily operators work.
- ContractWorks and ContractSafe are the best middle-ground options for multifamily, but neither integrates with PMS or allows you to link contracts to properties.
- At 100 properties with 100+ contracts each, pricing from non-multifamily platforms ranges from $1,700 to $2,200 per month — with no property associations included.
- Enterprise platforms like SAP, Salesforce, and Workday have CLM features, but the price and complexity are vastly outsized for multifamily needs.
If you want to consider software built for other industries, here's a breakdown of the options worth knowing about. We've also flagged a few worth skipping — and explained why. Before diving in, make sure you're familiar with the difference between CLM, CMS, SLM, and eSign — our primer on those distinctions is a useful starting point.
DocuSign / Icertis / PandaDoc — CLM for enterprise
The core focus of these three platforms is sending documents for signatures. Dig deeper and you'll find CLM capabilities with a broader feature set, available at enterprise pricing. If you frequently send contracts and need workflow automation, these could work well. But if your vendors and suppliers are the ones sending contracts to you — which is the norm in multifamily — these tools aren't a natural fit. See ContractWorks and ContractSafe below for better alternatives in that scenario.
ContractWorks and ContractSafe — contract management software
These are the best middle-ground options for multifamily teams evaluating non-multifamily tools. Pricing is relatively transparent and accessible for mid-market owners and operators. Both platforms excel at document storage, tagging, and reminders. The limitations: no PMS integration, no way to associate contracts with properties, and you still have to upload every contract yourself. These are worth considering if you're the primary person signing contracts and you're confident in your ability to keep everything uploaded and organized.
DocuSign / Adobe Acrobat / JotForm — basic e-signature
If you just need electronic signatures, Adobe Acrobat is a natural choice if you already have a Creative Cloud subscription. DocuSign is the most widely used standalone option. JotForm is worth a look if you need signatures plus more advanced form workflows. None of these are contract management platforms — they're e-signature tools, and shouldn't be confused with a full CLM or CMS solution.
Pricing comparison
The prices below are monthly estimates based on a portfolio of 100 properties with at least 100 contracts and addendums per property. None of these options integrate with Property Management Software or support property-level contract associations, but the figures are useful as a reference point.
- DocuSign: Starting around $50/seat for e-signatures only. CLM and workflow features require a conversation with their sales team. More info
- PandaDoc: Starting around $35/seat for e-signatures only. Workflow automation and SSO require contacting sales. More info
- ContractWorks: Starting at $2,000/month, with some features likely priced separately. More info
- ContractSafe: Starting at $1,700/month, or $2,200/month for SSO and workflows. More info
Recommendations
Options we excluded — and why
- Gatekeeper: Even at $5,300/month, the platform caps you at 1,000 vendors and 1,000 contracts — too restrictive for a multifamily portfolio of any real size.
- LinkSquares: Unlisted pricing, positioned as legal technology. Estimated around $1,000/month from third-party sources, but opaque pricing and a law firm-oriented feature set make it a poor fit.
- Proposify: Starts at $650/month with some similar features, but it's focused on drafting and sending proposals. Annual commitment required. Built for suppliers, not operators.
- Ignition: Listed as a CLM in several places, but in practice it's primarily a sales contract tool.
- ContractHero: A European solution with most of the features we'd recommend, but capped at 20 users and custom-priced for every customer — which typically means expensive.
- SAP, HICX, Salesforce, Workday: All have solutions in this space, but the price point and implementation complexity are vastly outsized for the needs of a multifamily operation.
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