Organizations don’t want surprises in their contract lifecycle management (CLM) spend. Here’s how a modern CLM model supports “Pricing Value Flexibility,” and how CobbleStone® maps features to that goal from day one. A tiered approach—paired with unlimited‑user flexibility*—lets teams start small, prove value, and scale without ripping and replacing.
Why Pricing Flexibility Matters in CLM
A flexible pricing model aligns cost to adoption: teams can begin with essential capabilities, expand with add‑ons when ROI is clear, and avoid per‑seat sprawl by leveraging read‑only and role‑based access for broad visibility. This keeps budgets predictable while removing friction to scale.
Start Small with Editions, Grow with Modules
Tiers such as Enterprise, WorkGroup, and Express let organizations match scope to maturity—and then layer capabilities like e‑signature, collaboration, public/vendor portals, FAR/DFAR accelerators, and no‑code integrations as needs evolve. This avoids overbuying up front while supporting long‑term growth.
Avoid Per‑Seat Bloat with Role‑Based Licensing
Named or concurrent licensing—combined with granular roles (e.g., Admin, Power, Requester–Approver, Read‑Only)—helps you distribute access efficiently and keep spend proportional to active CLM software users, not just headcount.
The Levers That Make Costs Predictable
Predictability isn’t only about list price—it’s about how the platform reduces hidden costs across implementation, integrations, support, and change management.
SaaS Or On‑Prem—Choose the Cost Profile That Fits
Annual SaaS subscriptions (hosted) simplify budgeting and upgrades; on‑premises (perpetual license + optional annual support) fits teams with existing infrastructure or regulatory needs. Being able to pick either path—and even maintain multiple non‑prod environments at reduced cost—helps finance forecast accurately.
Built‑In Connectivity Lowers Integration Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Out‑of‑the‑box ties to Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, OneDrive) and Google Drive, plus complimentary REST/SOAP APIs and an optional no‑code Integration Platform, cut custom‑build effort and ongoing maintenance. Less middleware means fewer surprises later.
Admin‑Configurable (Not Dev‑Dependent)
Non‑technical admins can tailor fields, workflows, templates, dashboards, and security in‑app—limiting reliance on professional services and helping teams adapt processes without change orders.
Transparent Services & Payment Schedule
Training, configuration, project management, and migration are offered à la carte with published hourly/day rates; invoices follow delivery of software or services with standard net terms. That clarity helps stakeholders model the total cost of ownership and avoid scope creep.
Unlimited Visibility Without Unlimited Cost
Broad stakeholder visibility is essential for compliance and cycle‑time gains—but you shouldn’t pay full price for every occasional viewer. With unlimited read‑only access at no additional cost*, organizations can extend reporting and document visibility widely, while using permissions to tailor what each person sees. External vendors or customers can also be granted secure, dashboarded access via a collaboration gateway when needed.
Scale Adoption With Low‑Risk Onboarding
Adoption drives ROI. Flexible trials and testing options help teams validate fit and de‑risk rollout. A 30‑day hands‑on trial with basic configuration support, plus dedicated test/training/dev environments, allows phased launches that match your resource plan and budget cadence.
CobbleStone Features That Enable Pricing Value Flexibility
CobbleStone Contract Insight® was built to let organizations start smart and scale predictably and retain pricing value flexibility. Here's how.
Tiered Editions & Modular Add‑Ons
Choose CobbleStone Contract Insight Enterprise, WorkGroup, or Express, then add IntelliSign® e‑signature, Document Collaboration, Vendor/Client Collaboration Gateway, FAR/DFAR Accelerator, Bulk eSign, Email Inbox Monitoring, and an Integration Platform gradually as value is proven and needs arise.
Flexible Licensing, Including Read‑Only & Concurrent
Mix named or concurrent licenses across role levels, and extend unlimited read‑only user access at no extra cost*—expanding visibility without inflating license spend.
SaaS or On‑Prem, With Predictable Support
Select annual SaaS (hosted on leading cloud infrastructure) or a perpetual on‑prem license with optional annual support—plus clearly priced non‑production environments—so finance can forecast with confidence.
Admin‑Led Configuration & Complimentary APIs
Reduce PS dependence with admin‑configurable workflows, fields, templates, and dashboards; connect to ERPs/CRMs and productivity suites via complimentary REST/SOAP APIs or the no‑code Integration Platform to keep integration costs in check.
Adoption Accelerators That De‑Risk Spend
A free 30‑day trial, robust training options (online/onsite), documentation (wiki, videos), and transparent service rates help teams plan, pilot, and scale on a timeline—and budget—that works.
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*Unlimited read-only user licenses available for CobbleStone Contract Insight Enterprise Edition users only.
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