Compare Docusign CLM and SAP Ariba
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (56.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact for Pricing/ user, per month
No pricing available
Docusign CLM
Star Rating
(492)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact for Pricing/ user, per month
Learn more about Docusign CLM
SAP Ariba
Star Rating
(778)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAP Ariba
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Docusign CLM excels in ease of use, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface that simplifies the contract signing process. One user mentioned, "The ease of use for being able to get contracts and forms signed by my customers without having to go on site is worth its weight in gold!"
- Users say that SAP Ariba provides a comprehensive solution for procurement, with features that streamline approvals and supplier communication. A reviewer noted, "I like that everything is in one place with SAP Ariba. It makes approvals, supplier communication, and tracking purchases much easier and more organized."
- According to verified reviews, Docusign CLM's ability to centralize and automate the entire contract process is a significant advantage, helping to avoid confusion and reduce compliance headaches. Users appreciate how it replaces manual storage and approvals, making the process more efficient.
- Reviewers mention that while SAP Ariba is strong in procurement, it sometimes struggles with configuration challenges to match specific workflow needs. Users have pointed out that they appreciate the ability to pair invoices with POs easily, but some find the setup process less intuitive compared to Docusign CLM.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Docusign CLM offers robust support and training, with many users praising the quality of assistance they receive. One user remarked on the ease of getting help when needed, which enhances their overall experience with the software.
- Users report that SAP Ariba's strength lies in its procurement automation, with features that improve transparency and enhance supplier collaboration. A user stated, "What I like best about SAP Ariba is its ability to streamline and automate procurement processes through a single, centralized platform."
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Docusign CLM
Enterprise Edition
Contact for Pricing
/ user, per month
Enterprise provides advanced functionality to fully streamline the process around your contracts and documents.
- Routing and approval contract workflow
- Advanced contract generation
- Full contract clause library
SAP Ariba
No pricing availableFree Trial
Docusign CLM
No trial information availableSAP Ariba
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
414
8.3
539
Ease of Use
8.6
419
7.9
572
Ease of Setup
8.2
294
7.7
305
Ease of Admin
8.3
184
7.9
172
Quality of Support
8.5
358
7.8
512
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
184
8.1
176
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
412
8.3
507
Features by Category
Contract Management Platform Features
8.7
149
|
Verified
8.2
132
|
Verified
8.5
149
|
Verified
8.2
125
|
Verified
8.6
150
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
148
|
Verified
8.4
131
|
Verified
8.5
149
|
Verified
8.2
121
|
Verified
8.6
150
|
Verified
8.5
130
|
Verified
8.6
155
|
Verified
8.1
134
|
Verified
8.4
153
|
Verified
8.5
131
|
Verified
8.0
146
|
Verified
7.9
121
|
Verified
7.8
147
|
Verified
8.2
133
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.2
50
7.1
26
8.1
50
7.1
26
Agentic AI - Contract Management
Not enough data
6.3
9
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.5
83
Not enough data
8.3
80
Performance
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
8.3
75
Not enough data
8.3
84
Payment Cards
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
8.1
49
Reporting
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.0
54
Payments
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
7.6
51
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
8.2
51
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
6.7
7
Management
Not enough data
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.3
124
Not enough data
8.6
123
Performance
Not enough data
8.5
110
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
107
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.3
122
Not enough data
8.2
117
Not enough data
8.3
118
Planning
Not enough data
8.8
194
Not enough data
8.6
172
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
172
Execution
Not enough data
8.5
191
Not enough data
8.6
186
Not enough data
8.6
181
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
193
Not enough data
8.4
174
Not enough data
8.6
183
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
6.7
21
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.1
88
Agentic AI - Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis
Not enough data
6.9
8
Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.1
85
Recovery
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.3
87
AP Data Processing
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.7
86
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.3
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
128
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.6
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
128
Not enough data
8.3
130
Not enough data
8.5
126
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
129
Not enough data
8.2
120
Not enough data
8.3
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
123
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
138
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.3
122
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Management
Not enough data
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.3
160
Not enough data
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.4
157
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
153
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
8.1
151
Not enough data
8.4
153
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.1
144
Not enough data
8.2
151
Not enough data
8.3
147
Supplier Management
Not enough data
8.3
152
Not enough data
8.3
153
Not enough data
7.8
137
Execution
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
8.4
151
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.1
136
Not enough data
8.2
135
Not enough data
8.2
143
Not enough data
8.1
125
Not enough data
8.2
130
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.2
145
Not enough data
8.1
139
Not enough data
8.3
145
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
153
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.2
144
Not enough data
8.4
137
Not enough data
8.4
134
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
131
Not enough data
8.2
132
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.7
149
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Data Sources
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.1
79
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
Generation
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
Delivery
8.8
89
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence Capabilities
8.0
37
Not enough data
7.9
35
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
Contract Data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
16
Not enough data
Contract Creation & Management
8.7
85
8.7
75
8.3
78
8.6
75
8.7
75
8.7
75
8.6
72
8.4
75
Collaboration
8.6
74
8.6
70
8.9
82
8.7
76
Other Platform Features
8.7
75
8.6
75
8.7
75
8.6
72
8.7
71
8.1
73
8.4
72
8.2
72
9.5
100
8.3
75
Contract Data
8.5
68
8.5
73
8.4
63
8.1
70
Generative AI
8.4
36
7.4
16
8.3
36
7.2
16
Agentic AI - Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Risk Assessment
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.8
6
Risk Control
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Supplier Marketplace
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.4
37
Contract Management
Not enough data
8.0
37
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.2
34
Data Collection
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
36
Not enough data
8.4
34
Project Management
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Agentic AI - Strategic Sourcing
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Data management - Catalog Management
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Product catalogs - Catalog Management
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Integration - Catalog Management
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Analytics and Reporting - Catalog Management
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Agentic AI - Catalog Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
6.9
21
Not enough data
Workflow
7.9
29
Not enough data
8.0
30
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing Automation - Autonomous Sourcing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Supplier Management & Discovery - Autonomous Sourcing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization & Decisioning- Autonomous Sourcing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intelligence & Insights - Autonomous Sourcing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Agentic Capabilities - Autonomous Sourcing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Docusign CLM and SAP Ariba are categorized as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Contract Management
Unique Categories
Docusign CLM is categorized as Contract Analytics, Document Generation, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and Salesforce CRM Document Generation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Docusign CLM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Ariba
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Computer Software
9.9%
Pharmaceuticals
5.5%
Financial Services
5.3%
Legal Services
4.4%
Other
60.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.8%
Accounting
5.8%
Oil & Energy
5.5%
Pharmaceuticals
4.2%
Computer Software
4.1%
Other
69.5%
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Discussions
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LT
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4 Comments
LT
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What is DocuSign CLM used for?
2 Comments
MG
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What is SAP Ariba used for?
3 Comments
AK
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