Everything you need to know about contract lifecycle management, from the basic terms to practical ways of working.
What is contract management, who is responsible for it, and how do you set it up without creating bureaucracy? A practical guide, from the first register to a mature process, with a plan for your first 90 days.
Joost Koelewijn
October 2, 2026
A good contract register in Excel beats no register at all. We show which columns you need, which formula works out the notice deadline, and where Excel stops. Free template included.
Joost Koelewijn
October 2, 2026
Looop, Contractify, GRIP, Crics, Oneflow, Juro, Legisway and MijnContract side by side: who they are for, what they do well, what to watch out for and what they cost.
Joost Koelewijn
October 2, 2026
For finance, a contract is a future expense that is already locked in. Here's how to get a grip on contractual commitments, avoid budget surprises and give the auditor what they need in one go.
Joost Koelewijn
October 2, 2026
At first glance Contractify and Looop look alike. The difference is in the details: how signing is charged, which AI you get in which plan, and what you know about the price up front.
Joost Koelewijn
October 2, 2026
From €50 a month to €15,000 a year: prices for contract management software vary widely. We set out the pricing models, compare what vendors in the Netherlands publish, and show the costs you only run into later.
Joost Koelewijn
October 2, 2026
CLM software manages the full lifecycle of your contracts: drafting, signing, monitoring and renewing. We explain what it is, which types exist and what to look for when choosing one.
Joost Koelewijn
September 21, 2026
Your CRM is great for customer relationships and the sales pipeline. But it doesn't track notice periods, read your contracts, or trigger tasks at expiry. That's why you need a CLM alongside it.
Joost Koelewijn
September 17, 2026
GRIP is good at what it does, but Looop offers the same strong monitoring, plus the full contract lifecycle and built-in AI, for a fraction of the price.
Joost Koelewijn
September 17, 2026
Legisway is an expensive, broad legal platform where contract management is an afterthought, and where customers often get stuck. Here's why Looop is the smarter choice.
Joost Koelewijn
September 17, 2026
A business case for contract management software doesn't need to lean on vague research figures. With four items, your own numbers and an honest worked example, you can see within ten minutes whether it adds up.
Joost Koelewijn
May 27, 2026
Which contract management software fits your organisation? The seven criteria that really matter, the questions to ask in a demo, and a scorecard to compare tools fairly.
Joost Koelewijn
May 27, 2026