Short answer
If what you need from Ironclad is contract workflow (approvals, signature, a repository), the alternative is another CLM, not Attorly. If what you actually need is to understand, review and draft contracts, with renewal and notice dates extracted into a register, Attorly is a lighter alternative that you can buy self-serve.
The best fit for each need
| If you need | Best fit | Why | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals, e-signature and CRM-driven workflow | Ironclad or another CLM | Workflow and repository are what a CLM is built for. | Attorly has no approval routing or e-signature. |
| Review and redlining against your positions | Attorly | Playbook review with graded terms and tracked-change exports. | Custom playbooks need Pro. |
| Renewal and notice dates from signed contracts | Attorly | The contracts register extracts counterparty, dates, auto-renewal and notice periods. | Not a company-wide repository with approval history. |
| Due diligence on a data room | Attorly | Due diligence cases with imports from Intralinks, Box, Dropbox, iManage and NetDocuments. | Enterprise plan. |
| Drafting only inside Word | Spellbook | A Word add-in built around transactional drafting. | No contract workflow either. |
When to stay where you are
Keep Ironclad if your contracts move through approval chains, signature and CRM or ERP integrations it runs. Many teams use a CLM and Attorly side by side.
How this page was written
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Attorly a CLM?
- No. Attorly is a legal AI workspace for review, drafting, research and due diligence. It extracts key dates into a contracts register but does not route approvals or collect signatures.
- Does Attorly integrate with Ironclad?
- No. There is no Ironclad integration. Upload executed contracts to Attorly directly.