DocuSign CLM vs. Litera Kira

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DocuSign CLM
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
DocuSign CLM, formerly SpringCM, is a cloud-based platform that can be used to manage documents, contracts and related collateral. The solution includes workflows that can be tailored to an organization's business processes. It is also designed to accelerate team collaboration. SpringCM was acquired by DocuSign in the summer of 2018.
$15
per month
Kira
Score 7.6 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Kira, now from Litera (acquired August, 2021) is software that searches and analyzes contract text. Kira offers pre-built, machine learning models covering due diligence, general commercial, corporate organization, real estate and compliance. Using Kira Quick Study, anyone can train additional models that can identify any desired clause. Kira can be deployed on virtual data rooms and other large repositories of contracts, creating summary analyses.N/A
Pricing
DocuSign CLMLitera Kira
Editions & Modules
Personal
$15
per month
Real Estate Starter
$15
per month
DocuSign for Realtors
$35
per user/per month
Standard
$40
per user/per month
Business Pro
$60
per user/per month
Starter
$75
per month
Intermediate
$450
per month
Advanced Solutions
Contact sales team
Real Estate Plus, Broker Edition
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Sandbox Account
Free
Enterprise Offerings
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DocuSign CLMKira
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
DocuSign CLMLitera Kira
Considered Both Products
DocuSign CLM
Chose DocuSign CLM
DocuSign CLM has a much improved user experience compared to similar products we have used. The streamlining of templates and traceability through the signing process are huge benefits, and better than competitors. The ability to set up designated templates for different …
Chose DocuSign CLM
DocuSign CLM is the only product that we've used for signing contracts digitally.
Chose DocuSign CLM
Adobe Acrobat sign was a more confusing process compared to DocuSign CLM. Acrobat presented signature abilities, yet sometimes this was electronic and sometimes this was done manually. Additionally, it is difficult to send and track the document when it goes to more than one …
Chose DocuSign CLM
This was the first software of this kind I had found and couldn't be happier. It had resolved the majority of our problems and we do not see the need of looking for another option at all.
Chose DocuSign CLM
The reason I have chosen DocuSign is because it is the most common app that will pop up (especially when opening something in Gmail or Google Drive) to let you sign a document. I do not necessarily want to use DocuSign, and I don't always use it, but sometimes it is just easier …
Chose DocuSign CLM
Hands down the best platform out there - easy to use, safe and secure, and compatible across multiple devices from the computer, tablet, and phone.
Chose DocuSign CLM
Because of all the options, we found in the market, this one was the most suitable for our needs. The price and the functionality were correct. We wanted a user-friendly tool to replace quickly and in an easy way, the handwriting sign-off and this was the best option we had.
Chose DocuSign CLM
N/A. Havent used a similar product.
Chose DocuSign CLM
I've used DocuSign CLM because that is what my employer usually sends me. I think DocuSign CLM is straight to the point and easy to upload and send back to my employer. Adobe Acrobat has more features when it comes to other actions.
Chose DocuSign CLM
Pandadoc seems to be a better option for small businesses.
Chose DocuSign CLM
- Docusign has better integration and flexibility.
- Docusign costs $10 a month for an individual compared to $14.99 for Adobe.
- 30 days free trial in DocuSign vs 14 days in adobe sign.
Chose DocuSign CLM
DocuSign was the more secure and accepted signature platform. A lot of our vendors would actually require we use it and initially would send the document over already signed by them with DocuSign.
Chose DocuSign CLM
I haven't evaluated other products similar to DocuSign. I have used Adobe Sign once but I am not in a position to review it against DocuSign since I only used Adobe Sign once.
Chose DocuSign CLM
I used it for documentation while joining my organization. It was used during the HR process. I had to upload all the documents on the portal and sign it and it was just a few clicks away and the entire process was done in a few clicks. This helped the HR and the BCG team to …
Chose DocuSign CLM
I have used Adobe's version and it does not do a better job. DocuSign is much easier to navigate/use. DocuSign has more options to edit and highlight parts that need to be signed. It has better signature options and you can resize them to make it look clean. Adobe doesn't …
Chose DocuSign CLM
I wanted a contract system to review and assess for the volume of contracts I was sending out. This was one of the first programs to review.
Chose DocuSign CLM
We did not consider an alternative to DocuSign. The reputation and ease of use was enough to make the purchasing decision and begin using it internally and with customers.
Chose DocuSign CLM
I like DocuSign a lot better than Adobe Acrobat Sign....just easier to maneuver and save signatures and copies of the paperwork (contract) to forward to the next person.
Chose DocuSign CLM
DocuSign CLM, formerly SpringCM, was a superior solution when I purchased it two years ago. It is still driving improvements for the company (as of last night's check-in with my old team).
Chose DocuSign CLM
I was not apart of the decision-making process for SpringCM. My assumption is that it does not stack well up against Apptus.
Kira
Chose Kira
We initially chose Kira because of the Quick Study feature and because we trust Noah. We've since evaluated Diligen--its features have grown substantially over the past year. We've also tried ContraxSuite, LawGeex, Evisort, Luminance, eBrevia, Heretik, Blackboiler, and many …
Chose Kira
We evaluated a number of other products such as Luminance, Leverton, etc. Kira covered off more of the whole requirement set across our international business than other products, although each has their strengths and weaknesses.
Chose Kira
The most important reason for selecting Kira was its commercial range. We observed that Kira was used worldwide and by the largest law firms in the US, so we presumed it had better features than Luminance. Other than that, Kira seemed to have more tools for training clauses in …
Chose Kira
Kira offers a lot more out of the box than other providers and is also more flexible around integrations. This, plus the clear pricing structure, is why we went for it instead of (or as well as) others.

Diligen, RAVN, Leverton, Della, Seal not in list.
Chose Kira
In addition to the products above, we have also assessed:
  • Leverton
  • Diligen
Chose Kira
I believe the version of RAVN is Extract rather than Insight. In this regard, Kira stacked up well. UI is much better, and the support and expertise seem to be of a much higher level. Kira seems to be more mature as a product and company in this area. Luminance seems to provide …
Chose Kira
It's still unique and already put together. The others we would have to launch larger projects to use.
Chose Kira
I have personally not used any other Kira like systems.
Features
DocuSign CLMLitera Kira
Contract Authoring
Comparison of Contract Authoring features of Product A and Product B
DocuSign CLM
7.5
Ratings
6% below category average
Litera Kira
-
Ratings
Contract creation8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract templates8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Clause library/saved fields8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Guided logic6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Collaboration
Comparison of Contract Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
DocuSign CLM
7.6
Ratings
9% below category average
Litera Kira
-
Ratings
Contract sharing8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract editing8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaborating on contracts7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Approval process8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Interdepartmental workflows7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Monitoring
Comparison of Contract Monitoring features of Product A and Product B
DocuSign CLM
8.3
Ratings
0% above category average
Litera Kira
-
Ratings
Contract database8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract search7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract milestone reminders & alerts8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom contract reports8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Tracking contract status9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance check10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Management
Comparison of Contract Management features of Product A and Product B
DocuSign CLM
8.2
Ratings
6% above category average
Litera Kira
-
Ratings
Contract Storage8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced Search and Filtering8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable Contract Templates8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Acceleration9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
E-Signatures9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Reminders and Alerts8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Analytics and Reporting7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with other Systems8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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DocuSign CLMLitera Kira
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Score 7.5 out of 10

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Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 8.8 out of 10
Enterprises
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Conga CLM
Score 8.8 out of 10
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User Ratings
DocuSign CLMLitera Kira
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
(0 ratings)
7.6
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(0 ratings)
7.5
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DocuSign CLMLitera Kira
Likelihood to Recommend
DocuSign is useful for collecting electronic signatures on isolated documents and packets that are administered separately or integrated into another system. DocuSign is integrated into our onboarding system, Paylocity, which is where the employee completes all onboarding tasks required for employment. Integrating DocuSign with Paylocity allows us to send documents that require more than one signature along with other onboarding tasks, which makes for a less confusing onboarding experience for the worker. DocuSign also allows us to automatically run E-Verify from the integrated Form I-9 Document, which saves us lots of time onboarding each employee.
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Kira is a great due diligence tool and can be well utilised on both large and small transactions. It also has good application if you are looking to compare multiple documents against a model form document or market standard templates. Kira is less useful if you are looking to review emails (e.g. as part of a disclosure exercise); or if your review involves non-Latin based script languages.
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Pros
  • Alerts when documents are signed
  • Notifications if customers don't complete any or all of their required tasks
  • Showing clients exactly where to sign
  • Making signing easy and fast
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  • Good for quickly getting to the relevant part of the document in the English language, the smartfields are accurate.
  • Handles large scale review well with an excellent UI and helpful project management features.
  • Cloud-based platform handles multiple simultaneous reviewers efficiently and easily.
  • Ability to self-train smart fields is a definite advantage.
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Cons
  • Increase sending limit for initial plans
  • Faster return for client service requests
  • When correcting a document, no new email is sent for notification of an update. The clients have to go back to the old document, and it feels uncomfortable for them.
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  • Finding that many contracts aren't that 'standard' and if not standard, it is impossible to find enough examples to train with
  • Many contracts have handwritten data, especially the key terms that it cannot read.
  • Sometimes the contracts have attachments with important terms, we find that harder to train.
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Usability
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If our firm had more contracts in English, the usability of Kira would be rated higher. However, since we have to train clauses in Portuguese in order to use Kira, it makes its usability lower. We still are not able to fully use Kira for reading contracts in Portuguese. It takes a long time and many associate hours to make Kira usable in other languages.
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Support Rating
I am constantly experiencing issues with SpringCM.
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There was an email sent out with technical questions that was not attended to. However, Kira support has been good in general in that emails are well attended to overall, the Kira support portal is great and regular meetings are held.
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Alternatives Considered
DocuSign CLM has a much improved user experience compared to similar products we have used. The streamlining of templates and traceability through the signing process are huge benefits, and better than competitors. The ability to set up designated templates for different use-case scenarios, and roll out efficient documents for signing, is invaluable, as well as other functions like Bulk Send and PowerForms.
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We initially chose Kira because of the Quick Study feature and because we trust Noah. We've since evaluated Diligen--its features have grown substantially over the past year. We've also tried ContraxSuite, LawGeex, Evisort, Luminance, eBrevia, Heretik, Blackboiler, and many others. It all comes down to the cost + feature set. We will always go with the lowest cost provider with the widest needed feature set (assuming there are no accuracy or performance issues during the pilot).
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Return on Investment
  • Made our sales process faster and client teams could start implementation faster than increased revenues
  • Our lives are easier as a team when we use e-signatures, saving time, paper, and protecting the environment
  • DocuSign is a well-known brand so that increase our company's value in the eye of clients and makes us look PRO
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  • When trained to read bespoke types of documents, the accuracy can be very good and the consequential time savings very high. In this scenario we have reduced the average time of review of one type of client documents from over an hour to 15 minutes.
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ScreenShots

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Screenshot of Login ScreenScreenshot of Kira DashboardScreenshot of Document & Contract ReviewScreenshot of Training Custom Smart Fields