Discovery
We meet your legal and operations leads. We map your contract types, templates, approval rules and the workarounds you use in DocuSign CLM today.
You get: A one-page build spec for you to approve.
A custom contract lifecycle management tool built around how your team drafts, approves and signs, as an alternative to DocuSign CLM. First version in five working days. You own the code and the data.
Or send us your DocuSign CLM invoice and we'll compare the cost within 48 hours.
13 years in enterprise AI. Trusted by:
Built for these teams
- Legal
- Sales ops
- Procurement
- Finance
- HR
- Operations
Why Skcript
Why teams build with Skcript
01
A global business
We build software for teams in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
02
13 years in enterprise AI
We have built AI systems for enterprises since 2013.
03
Our own products in production
We build and run FeatureOS and SupportWire, so we ship and maintain software every day.
04
AI-built, engineer-reviewed
AI helps us write and test code faster. Our engineers design, review and own every change.
Why switch
Why teams are moving off DocuSign CLM
Quote-only pricing
DocuSign CLM and Ironclad do not publish prices. Contracts come with per-seat fees, overages and yearly increases.
Long implementations
Reviewers on G2 report DocuSign CLM rollouts of three months or more, often with outside help.
More than small teams need
Ironclad reviewers describe a learning curve and features their team never uses.
Search and setup friction
Reviewers of both tools mention weak search and integrations that need manual setup.
Ownership
You own it. No lock-in.
- You own the code and the data.
- It can run in your cloud, in the region you choose.
- You can take it in-house at any time.
Before and after
The same contract, built for your process
Switch between the two screens to compare a DocuSign CLM contract record with the same contract in a custom tool.
contracts / northwind-msa
14 fields, 8 stages and 3 tracked changes on page 4 of 18.
What's included
What an in-house contract workflow tool includes
A custom contract management tool with AI, built for your team. You own the code and the data, and we host and maintain it.
01
Request intake and drafts
A request form that fills the right template and creates the first draft.
02
Approvals by your rules
Approvals routed by contract type, value or team, the way you approve today.
03
E-signature
Send for signature through DocuSign eSignature or another signing provider you already use.
04
Repository, renewals and obligations
Every signed contract in one place, with search, renewal alerts and obligation reminders.
05
Code you own
You own all of the source code.
06
Hosting and maintenance
We host, fix and update the tool. When you need a new template or approval step, we add it.
By industry
Built for how your industry works
Pick your industry to see the objects and workflows we would start with.
Objects in a sales ops contract workflow tool
- Order forms
- MSAs
- Customers
- Discounts
- Amendments
Workflows in a sales ops contract workflow tool
- Discount approval
- Closed-won to contract
- Renewal notice
Sales ops contract tool screenshot [TODO]
Case study
Example project
- Company type
- [TODO]
- Seats
- [TODO]
- What DocuSign CLM cost
- [TODO]
- What replaced it
- [TODO]
- Build time
- [TODO]
Demo screenshot or video [TODO]
Before the engagement kicked-off, they did their homework to understand the users to who we are building the product. So from day 0, we both were on the same thought-process.
How it works
How we build your contract workflow tool in five days
After launch, we keep updating the tool with you under one flat engagement.
Standard org: up to [TODO] contract types, [TODO] contracts and [TODO] integrations. Larger orgs are scoped on the call.
Migration
How to migrate from DocuSign CLM
We list what you have, export it, rebuild your templates and approvals, then run both systems side by side before you switch. For a standard org this takes [TODO]. Larger orgs are scoped on the call.
01
List what you have
We list your contracts, fields, templates and approval rules in DocuSign CLM or Ironclad.
02
Export your contracts
We pull records, metadata and signed PDFs through the vendor API or export, and check the counts.
03
Rebuild and import
Approval rules and templates do not export, so we rebuild them. Then we map each field and import your contracts.
04
Switch before your renewal date
Both systems run side by side while your team checks the data. We time the switch to your renewal date, so you do not pay for two systems at once.
What moves
What moves and what you stop paying for
Tick what you have in DocuSign CLM today. It all moves to the new contract workflow tool, and these DocuSign CLM costs go away.
Your migration checklist 00 of 7
No longer needed 06
- 01 Per-seat licenses removed
- 02 Implementation fees removed
- 03 Yearly price increases removed
- 04 Envelope overages removed
- 05 Paid export add-ons removed
- 06 Unused modules removed
Standard org: up to [TODO] contract types, [TODO] contracts and [TODO] integrations. Larger orgs are scoped on the call.
Time on this page hours, minutes, seconds
Cutover window 72:00:00 for a standard org migration
Your current cost
What you pay DocuSign CLM today
DocuSign CLM and Ironclad are quote-based, so the per-seat prices here are third-party estimates. Annual contracts are typically $25,000 to $100,000 or more for DocuSign CLM, and a median of about $40,000 for Ironclad (Vendr). [TODO: verify] Enter your seats, or send us your invoice for an exact comparison.
DocuSign CLM plan
Estimated prices per seat per month from hyperstart.com, checked October 25, 2026. Vendors do not publish list prices. Your contract may differ.
Your yearly DocuSign CLM cost
per year at estimated price. This does not include add-ons, implementation or consultants.
Skcript: [TODO] per year, with no per-seat fees.
Start your contract workflow tool project Book a scoping call
Or send us your DocuSign CLM invoice and we'll compare the cost within 48 hours.
Pricing
How much does a custom contract workflow tool cost?
The price depends on your team size and your contract process. There are no per-seat fees. A 30-minute scoping call gets you a quote.
After launch, we keep updating the tool with you under one flat engagement. Skcript: [TODO] per year.
Example
- Seats
- [TODO]
- DocuSign CLM plan
- [TODO]
- Annual cost
- DocuSign CLM [TODO] vs Skcript [TODO]
Example only. Your numbers come from your invoice.
Scoping
Tell us what you need
Pick what you need in your contract workflow tool. We bring a plan to the call.
Your contract workflow tool outline
- Modules
- None yet
- Objects
- None yet
- Integrations
- None yet
- Workflows
- None yet
Rough scope only. We confirm it on a 30-minute call.
Security
Security and access control
- SSO [TODO: confirm]
- Roles and permissions [TODO: confirm]
- Audit logs [TODO: confirm]
- Backups [TODO: confirm]
- Data residency [TODO: confirm]
Where your data lives
Your contract tool can run in a US cloud region, or in your own cloud account. [TODO: confirm provider and region]
FAQ
Questions about building your own contract workflow tool
Can I build my own contract management tool instead of using DocuSign CLM?
Yes. We build an in-house contract workflow tool around how your team works, and you own the code and the data.
How long does it take to build a custom contract workflow tool?
For a standard org, the first version is ready in five working days. Larger orgs are scoped on the call.
How much does it cost compared to DocuSign CLM or Ironclad?
Both vendors are quote-based, and Vendr puts the median Ironclad contract at about $40,000 a year. A custom tool has no per-seat fees. Send us your invoice and we will compare the cost within 48 hours.
Can I export my contracts from DocuSign CLM or Ironclad?
Signed PDFs and metadata can be pulled through each vendor API. Ironclad bulk export may need a paid add-on, so we check your plan first.
Do my approval rules and templates move over?
They do not export from either vendor. We rebuild them in the new tool from your current setup.
Can I keep using DocuSign eSignature?
Yes. The tool can send contracts through DocuSign eSignature or another signing provider. Signature validity depends on the signing provider you use.
Who owns the code?
You do. The code and the data are yours, and you can take the tool in-house at any time.
What does built with AI mean for quality?
We use AI to write and test code faster. Our engineers design, review and ship every change. Skcript has built enterprise AI systems for 13 years.
Is Skcript affiliated with DocuSign CLM or Ironclad?
No. Skcript is not affiliated with DocuSign. Skcript is not affiliated with Ironclad. Product names are used only to describe what we replace.
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Start your contract workflow tool project
A 30-minute call to go through your contract types, your approvals and what you pay DocuSign CLM today.
Or send us your DocuSign CLM invoice and we'll compare the cost within 48 hours.
You can also write to us at business@skcript.com.