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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Ironclad

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AIronclad, from the company of the same name in San Francisco, is designed to streamline every part of the contract process—so users can focus on legal work, not paperwork.N/A

    Microsoft Power Automate

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Power Automate is an advanced automation platform offering a range of features, including AI-powered automation, robotic process automation (RPA), business process automation (BPA), digital process automation (DPA), and process/task mining. The platform aims to empower organizations to securely automate their operations at scale by leveraging low-code and AI technologies.

    $15

    per month per user

    Pricing
    IroncladMicrosoft Power Automate
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Power Automate Premium
    $15
    per month per user
    Power Automate Process
    $150
    per month per bot
    Hosted RPA add-on
    $215
    per month per bot
    Process Mining add-on
    $5,000
    per month per tenant
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IroncladMicrosoft Power Automate
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    IroncladMicrosoft Power Automate
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    Ironclad
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    78 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    75 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    78 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    51 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    58 Answers
    Features
    IroncladMicrosoft Power Automate
    Contract Authoring
    Comparison of Contract Authoring features of Ironclad and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    Ironclad
    6.7
    5 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
    -
    Ratings
    Contract creation9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract templates9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Clause library/saved fields3.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Guided logic4.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Collaboration
    Comparison of Contract Collaboration features of Ironclad and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    Ironclad
    7.1
    5 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
    -
    Ratings
    Contract sharing7.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract editing6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaborating on contracts7.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    MS Word plug-in6.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Approval process7.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interdepartmental workflows7.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Monitoring
    Comparison of Contract Monitoring features of Ironclad and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    Ironclad
    5.3
    5 Ratings
    43% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
    -
    Ratings
    Contract database6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract search7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract milestone reminders & alerts3.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom contract reports5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tracking contract status4.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance check3.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Management
    Comparison of Contract Management features of Ironclad and Microsoft Power Automate
    Feature
    Ironclad
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Microsoft Power Automate
    -
    Ratings
    Contract Storage9.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced Search and Filtering7.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable Contract Templates8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Acceleration8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    E-Signatures9.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reminders and Alerts6.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Analytics and Reporting6.22 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with other Systems7.22 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    IroncladMicrosoft Power Automate
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    8.6
    (89 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.9
    (12 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (39 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IroncladMicrosoft Power Automate
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ironclad
    I think it worked realllly well at my previous company where we used it for a very simple form that just required one simple signature from both sides- this was a form used to record custom pricing/discounts for a product that typically was not discounted. In my current role, there are many more required fields on the form/contract, and can be multiple levels of approvals on one side, and then possibly multiple levels of approvals/signatures on the other side. I've never used another solution in the exact same way (like DocuSign) to be able to compare experiences, but on Ironclad, understanding where I am in the completion process can be confusing. Within the app, I wish it was more of just a checklist or schedule of what needs to happen, but it's not written out that clearly. Lastly, there is something wrong with our notifications (I'm not sure if this is specific to my company's settings)- I frequently get 'contract completed' or 'contract signed' email notifications even if that hasn't occurred. They seem to correlate with updating the form or refreshing the sync from SFDC.
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    Microsoft
    Very useful RPA tools for automating processes with minimal coding and drag-and-drop functionality, with a wide variety of triggers, including scheduled time-based triggers and activity-based triggers, such as modifying a file/list in SharePoint to run a Power Automate flow. Very easy-to-use UI with native integration with every Microsoft product, and a very low automation failure rate for deployed workflows.
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    Pros
    Ironclad
    • Keep track of legal documents versions
    • Approve legal workflows
    • Forward email threads to the legal workflow
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • Sending confirmation email to clients and user once the flow is triggered.
    • Fetching or Dumping files from one location to another if the flow is triggered.
    • Schedule flow helps to send alerts and triggers the flow at a specific interval of time to carry out the required task.
    • Power Automate also be used to convert any file format to a specific file format and save it to the required location
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    Cons
    Ironclad
    • Contract link feature in the case of amendment/addendum.
    • Auto document retention feature (expiration and deletion).
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    Microsoft
    • Steep learning curve.
    • It can be slow to develop simple solutions compared to other automation platforms such as Smarsheet.
    • Troubleshooting and developing can be frustrating without proper access to edit the code directly.
    • Only able to edit through the GUI and with expressions.
    • Many ways to do the same thing can be frustrating when you need to rework your flow.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Ironclad
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    The tool is very useful when used with its various native connectors, taking great advantage of the integration between the components and systems of the Office365 universe. However, its cost is still high, and automation using more advanced components containing AI resources becomes unfeasible for some companies. Due to the financial crisis that many companies are currently experiencing, investment in automation systems or tools is taking a back seat.
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    Usability
    Ironclad
    Ironclad is the best tool I have used to date, to manage workflow and tickets. It was very easy to use and navigate from the very first time I used it. My time is very valuable and I don't have time to sit in training sessions, simply to use a new product. I'm happy to say that I was never formally trained on Ironclad as it simply wasn't necessary.
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    Microsoft
    Power Automate features a clean and intuitive user interface that allows users to create, manage, and monitor workflows easily. The UI is designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical users, with drag-and-drop functionality for building workflows. Power Automate supports integration with a wide range of Microsoft and third-party applications. This flexibility in integration allows users to automate workflows across various systems, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.
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    Support Rating
    Ironclad
    I haven't used the support services for IronClad, but I understand from our legal team, the support is very good, they have replied and provide solutions quickly and effectively. I have used the documentation and support pages which are very complete and which have been updated given the user interface updates.
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    Microsoft
    both Community support and Microsoft official support typically respond to (and resolve) reported issues in a VERY expedient manner, usually going above and beyond for education and bugfixing. I have been thoroughly impressed with the level of support I had been provided in the past.
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    In-Person Training
    Ironclad
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    after reviewing the main features of Power Automate, the Microsoft trainer focused on some of our real life use cases implementation, from simple to more advanced.
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    Online Training
    Ironclad
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    although it was productive, it is more difficult to stay focused and in a 7 hours a day online training (including screen share issues and the fact that the trainer just can't precisely show the exact location of your mistake)
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    Implementation Rating
    Ironclad
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Overall, our experience implementing Microsoft Power Automate has been positive, with a relatively low barrier to entry and a fast time-to-value—especially because it integrates natively with Microsoft 365, which we were already using extensively. With Respect to migration, I had a very good experience where existing workflows were reviewed and simplified. Unnecessary steps were removed. Business rules were reimplemented using Power Automate logic. We migrated Approval workflows, email-based notifications, SharePoint-centric processes, and simple integrations.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Ironclad
    Miles ahead of LinkSquares
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Power Automate is worlds ahead of Zapier in so many ways. The looping, DOM access, and flow controls are much better. I feel that accessing different data within previous connectors used in a flow is much easier in Microsoft Power Automate as well. The custom connector creation process is a lot more pleasant in Microsoft Power Automate. The DateTime data type is handles MUCH better in Microsoft Power Automate, which is reason enough to use it.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Ironclad
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    I have not done any participations
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    Professional Services
    Ironclad
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft's professional services provide hands-on support throughout the implementation lifecycle of Power Automate.This includes initial setup, configuration, integration with existing systems, testing, and deployment. They ensure that workflows are correctly designed, optimized for performance, and aligned with security best practices.
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    Return on Investment
    Ironclad
    • At Gusto, where we operated on no contracts for many years, Ironclad allowed us to create a very simple process for getting approval for, and keeping records of, customized pricing on our new, high-end plan.
    • Wasn't part of the buying committee, but in my current role it's been heavily utilized externally for customer contracts, but also internally for employee agreements.
    • I don't have any actual numbers, and don't have a way to compare it to any prior e-signature setup.
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    Microsoft
    • You can automate a lot of process very easy like automatic mails for status updates and such. This will save a lot of time and is more accurate, faster and up-to-date than a user can be.
    • Task approval is centralized and automatic reminders save us a lot of time.
    • The ROI is good if you have a lot of use cases and things to automate
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft Power Automate Screenshots

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