Zefort
Zefort is a European CLM platform for compliance-driven organizations, offering AI-powered contract management, e-signatures, and continuous compliance control.
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What is Zefort?
Zefort is an AI-powered contract management platform (CLM) built for compliance-driven organizations that need continuous control over complex contracts. It structures all agreements into measurable data, automatically tracks every obligation, and maintains visibility over active, upcoming, and at-risk contracts long after signing. The platform serves businesses in banking, technology, and regulated industries across 11 countries, catering to both large corporations and smaller enterprises.
Key features include a centralized contract repository with role-based access, Smart OCR for scanning legacy documents, AI-powered automatic key date discovery, AI Chat for asking plain-language questions about contracts, and Zefort Sign for EU eIDAS-aligned e-signatures. The platform offers custom metadata definitions, contract change logs, audit logs, template creation from Word documents, Playbooks for policy compliance checks, and integrations with CRM systems like HubSpot and Salesforce, HR systems like Sympa, and e-signature tools like DocuSign and Telia Sign.
Zefort is designed for compliance-driven teams that deal with high contract volumes and regulatory requirements. It provides enterprise-grade security with ISO 27001 certification, AES-256 encryption, mandatory two-factor authentication, and all data hosted within the EU for GDPR compliance. The platform supports compliant workflows and helps organizations meet regulatory requirements without adding operational complexity.
The platform scales from small businesses with 500 contracts to enterprise teams managing 10,000+ contracts, with flexible plans that adapt to contract volume, users, and usage. Zefort was originally developed by Aivan Innovations Oy (now Zefort Ltd) and has been helping organizations manage contracts effortlessly since 2017, with a mission to transform how businesses organize contractual information making it more accessible and actionable.
Zefort pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Zefort offers four flexible plans billed annually: Zefort Sign at €49/month (€59/month monthly) for 500 contracts, 1 admin, unlimited signers, and 50 e-signatures/month; Business at €495/month (€595/month monthly) for 1,000 contracts, 2 admins/8 users, and pay-as-you-go e-signatures; Team at €995/month (€1195/month monthly) for 5,000 contracts, 4 admins/16 users with SSO and audit log; Enterprise at €1995/month (€2395/month monthly) for 10,000 contracts, 5 admins/45 users with AI Chat, automatic key date discovery, API access, and SLA. All prices exclude VAT. A 1995€ on-boarding fee applies. Additional contracts cost €50/month per 100-2,000 contracts depending on plan. Add-ons includetemplates at €195 and Playbooks at €195/month. Pay-as-you-go e-signature pricing: Basic signature €0.50, Advanced signature €1.50, SMS authentication €0.20.
Zefort pros
- AI-powered automatic key date discovery for renewals and notice periods
- ISO 27001 certified with enterprise-grade security
- All data hosted in the EU for GDPR compliance
- Smart OCR processes scanned and legacy documents
- AI Chat allows plain-language questions about contracts
- Centralized repository with role-based access control
- EU eIDAS-aligned e-signatures with Zefort Sign
- Integrations with HubSpot, Salesforce, DocuSign, and Zapier
- Custom metadata definitions tailored to organization needs
- Contract change log and audit log for compliance tracking
- Playbooks automatically check contracts against internal policies
- Template creation from any Word document with brand consistency
- Single sign-on (SSO) available for enterprise teams
- API access for custom integrations and automation
- Advanced search stays fast across thousands of contracts
- Automatic reminders for renewals and key contract events
- Secure data export supports portability requirements
- Separate read-only access log system for traceability
Zefort cons
- 1995€ on-boarding fee required for all plans
- No free tier available - paid plans only
- e-signatures are pay-as-you-go except 50/month in Sign plan
- Contract limits require paying extra for additional contracts
- Template add-on costs 195€ separately
- Playbooks add-on costs 195€/month separately
- Annual billing required for advertised prices
- VAT excluded from all listed prices
- Enterprise plan needed for full AI features
- Limited user counts in lower-tier plans
Frequently asked questions about Zefort
What is Zefort?
Zefort is a zero-effort AI-powered contract management platform (CLM) built for compliance-driven organizations. It structures complex contracts into measurable data, automatically tracks every obligation, and maintains continuous control over contract archives. The platform hosts all data in the EU, is ISO 27001 certified, and serves clients in 11 countries including large corporations and smaller enterprises.
What makes Zefort different from traditional contract management?
Unlike traditional document-centric management with contracts spread across folders and inboxes, Zefort provides a centralized repository with clear structure and role-based access. It offers reliable visibility into active, upcoming, and at-risk contracts long after signing, search and automation that stay fast across thousands of contracts, and enterprise-grade protection with ISO 27001 certification and AES-256 encryption.
How does Zefort AI work?
Zefort AI supports contract work across large, complex archives by automatically identifying contract details defined by your organization, tracking renewal dates and notice periods, and letting you ask plain-language questions about contracts to get clear answers without manual review. It also provides automatic key date discovery and AI custom metadata extraction.
Is Zefort compliant with regulations?
Yes, Zefort meets high security and compliance standards. It is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, hosts all data within the EU for GDPR compliance, provides EU eIDAS-aligned e-signatures, uses mandatory two-factor authentication for privileged access, encrypts all data with AES-256 or stronger, and stores access logs in a separate read-only system for auditability.
What integrations does Zefort support?
Zefort integrates with leading CRMs (HubSpot, Salesforce), HR systems (Sympa), e-signature tools (DocuSign, Telia Sign), and document management systems. It also connects to hundreds of apps through Zapier with no coding needed. Everything available in the web interface is accessible through Zefort's API with documentation and examples in the Developer Center.
How does Zefort Sign work?
Zefort Sign makes it easy to collect legally binding, compliant e-signatures for internal teams and external parties. Every signed contract is securely stored, fully traceable, and ready for what comes next. The Sign plan includes 50 e-signatures/month, while Business, Team, and Enterprise plans use pay-as-you-go pricing: Basic signature €0.50, Advanced signature €1.50, and optional SMS authentication €0.20.
What is the onboarding process and cost?
Zefort charges a 1995€ on-boarding fee for all plans. The platform is designed for compliance-driven teams, and you can book a call with their team to walk through how Zefort supports regulated teams in day-to-day contract work before purchasing.
Can I export my data from Zefort?
Yes, Zefort supports secure data export at any time, which supports portability and regulatory requirements. All data is encrypted using AES-256 or stronger, and secure export is part of their compliance-focused design.
What companies use Zefort?
Zefort's clients include Atria, Aktia, Rovio, Futurice, Orkla, Terveystalo, Fondia, Yousician, and Harvia. Their solutions are used by clients in 11 countries and cater to large corporations and smaller enterprises in banking, technology, and other regulated sectors.
How do I get started with Zefort?
You can fill out a form on their website to talk to Zefort's team and book a call to see Zefort in practice and walk through how it supports regulated teams in day-to-day contract work. After choosing a plan (Sign, Business, Team, or Enterprise), a 1995€ on-boarding fee applies and you get annual billing for the advertised prices.