1. Three deployment methods of electronic contract management system:
Direct use of SaaS platform: users can directly log in to the third-party electronic contract SaaS platform on the computer, or on the mobile phone Download the mobile APP of the third-party electronic contract platform.
API or SDK access: Due to the large number of employees in medium and large companies, it will be very inconvenient in management if each employee registers a new electronic contract platform account. Therefore, many companies will use API or SDK to access the electronic contract platform. The third-party electronic contract platform is integrated into the company's existing system (such as CRM system). The cost of API or SDK access is generally around 10,000.
Private deployment: Some companies that value data privacy will consider the data security issues of third-party platforms and store data in their own databases. The process of the third-party electronic contract platform connecting the electronic contract service to the company's internal server is also a privatized deployment. The cost of privatized deployment is relatively high, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan depending on user needs.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of different electronic contract management systems
1. Direct use of SaaS platform
Advantages: Eliminating API or SDK access and private ownership It reduces the cost of deployment and has an advantage in price.
Disadvantages: You need to log in to the third-party electronic signature system every time you use it, and you need to apply for new accounts for employees, and account management is inconvenient; the contract data will be saved in the third-party electronic contract platform, which is not applicable Some companies have high requirements for data confidentiality.
Suitable for: small companies and individuals.
2.API or SDK access
Advantages: Company employees can directly log in to the third-party electronic signature platform using the company’s internal system. Account management is convenient and it is also very convenient to use; the price is relatively Privatized deployment is much lower.
Disadvantages: Contract data will be stored in a third-party electronic contract platform, which is not suitable for some companies that have high requirements for data confidentiality.
Usage target: Most medium and large companies that do not have high requirements for data confidentiality.
3. Private deployment
Advantages: Data is saved in the local database, with high security.
Disadvantages: Expensive; if the platform updates the system, it is difficult for a privately deployed platform to be updated simultaneously.
Usage: Companies that have high requirements for data confidentiality.