7 Top Conga Composer Alternatives for Salesforce: Reviews and Comparisons
Conga Composer is a popular Salesforce integration. It’s favored by both large enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses.
But is it right for you?
There are lots of options on the Salesforce AppExchange, all from reputable brands. And deciding between the alternatives can be frustrating.
A well-chosen contract management system (CMS) — or “contract lifecycle management” app (CLM) — can transform your business. It will enable you to streamline, automate, and improve practically all you document workflows.
Get it wrong, on the other hand, and you’re setting yourself up for a multitude of headaches further down the line.
In this post, we’ll cover the main differences in relation to features, pricing, and, usability between the main contract management solutions available on the Salesforce AppExchange. By the end, you’ll have all the information you need to make the best possible choice for your business.
What is Conga Composer?
Conga Composer is a document editor for Salesforce, one of the most popular customer relationship management (CRM) solutions on the market.
Composer enables users to create, send, and manage documents from the Salesforce dashboard and costs $20/month per user.
One of the big issues that Salesforce users face is the need to copy and paste information from Salesforce into documents like contracts, proposals, and invoices. Conga Composer overcomes this problem by streamlining the process of data input through a variety of features, including templates and document automation rules.
Along with Conga Composer, other integrations are available to extend functionality. These include Conga Signature and Conga Collaborate and usually also cost $20/month per user.
Best 7 Conga Composer Alternatives
Without further ado, here’s our selection of the best Conga Composer alternatives:
1. PandaDoc
PandaDoc is an all-in-one contract management solution with a variety of features, including a document editor, templates, automated data input, tracking, and more. PandaDoc supports legally-binding electronic signatures, so you can add fields for recipients and eliminate the need for handwritten approvals. You can even embed payment buttons for clients.
Businesses that are looking for a more feature-rich solution, as opposed to just a document editor, should consider PandaDoc. The price is higher than Conga Composer, but there is no need to add any extra apps.
Price: $89/month per user.
Customer Review:
“We have been PandaDoc users for almost 2 years now and love it. Our sales process is pretty complicated so we need a platform that could handle multiple pieces of content (proposal, invoice, IOs, etc). We tested a number of other software (Docusign, Better Proposals, etc) but nothing was as complete as PandaDoc.”
Matt Zuvella
See also: PandaDoc vs Conga Composer
2. Icertis
Icertis is an enterprise level-contract management integration, and the hefty $1600/month price tag reflects this. For companies with lots of employees, however, and a need for advanced features, such as rule-based automation, team permissions, and extensive tracking, it’s a viable and cost-effective option.
Many enterprises use Icertis, either through the Salesforce integration or the stand-alone app. It’s well worth considering if you’re looking for a more advanced CLM, especially if you handle a large number of contracts and need to manage a big team.
Pricing: $1600/month (per adapter).
Customer Review:
“We are a leading aviation company that integrates Icertis with our instance of Salesforce to house and execute thousands of contractual agreements. Using a powerful cloud-based platform, Icertis accommodates numerous product templates and contract types required by our business.”
Mary DuBois
See also: PandaDoc vs Icertis
3. Formstack Documents (formerly WebMerge)
Formstack Documents is a straightforward, easy-to-use document editor. It’s an ideal option for smaller companies that don’t need the advanced functionality of larger solutions. You can use the integration to quickly create documents and merge data from Salesforce CRM.
Formstack also excels at cost. There’s a flat charge of $31.99/per month per company, with no cap on the number of users. If, however, you do need additional features like electronic signatures, recipient tracking, and templates, you will likely benefit from a more advanced app.
Pricing: $31.99/month per company.
Customer Review:
“Webmerge has been a powerful solution for our document generating needs. This is a great app, easy to learn, and easy to use!”
Anna Thipavong
See also: PandaDoc vs Formstack Documents
4. Nintex Drawloop DocGen
Nintex Drawloop DocGen (yep, it’s a mouthful) is an excellent mid-range choice for small and medium-sized businesses that need a basic document generation solution with a few extra bells and whistles, but don’t require the advanced functionality of a fully-fledged CLM. On the downside, because of the per-user pricing structure, the cost can get quite high for what is essentially a spruced-up editor.
Nintex enables users to generate documents quickly by providing features such as templates, data insertion, and support for multiple formats (PDF files, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). The integration also has automation features, such as alerts and auto-sign, and team permissions to manage multiple users.
Pricing: $20/month per user.
Customer Review:
“Our users love being able to produce documents easily and it saves so much time! You can get really advanced with this product and we’ve been able to use it for various business cases. Their support is top-notch too!”
Chelsea Strong
See also: PandaDoc vs Nintex Drawloop
5. Apttus CLM
Apttus is an enterprise-level CLM and a good option for companies that would prefer to pay on a per-user basis rather than a flat fee (like with Icertis). It has a comprehensive set of features, including document creation and tracking, workflow management, and team management tools. Apttus also leverages AI to add an extra layer of efficiency to menial tasks and automation processes.
On the downside, some features, like electronic signatures, are lacking. You’ll need to purchase more integrations if you want this functionality. Apttus also offers two more integrations, including an Excel app and a quote generator.
Pricing: $35/month per user.
Customer Review:
“Solid end-to-end solution for enterprise-level contracts, from draft through signature.”
Chad Pratt
See also: PandaDoc vs Apttus
6. DocuSign CLM (formerly SpringCM)
DocuSign is a document editor and contract management app that’s ideal for smaller companies that want a high level of functionality without the hassle and complexities of an enterprise-level document management solution. It works on a per-user subscription model, so it is cost-effective over the longer term.
DocuSign is one of the oldest names in the electronic signature space and this integration, which was formerly SpringCM, comes with a host of features, including analytics, templates, automation features, and support for mobile as well as desktop devices.
The one downside is that it doesn’t include electronic signature functionality. If you want to add signature fields to documents, you’ll need to buy DocuSign eSignature, which is one of the most popular electronic signature apps on the AppExchange.
Pricing: $50/month per user.
Customer Review:
“This was a great year for our team, and part of the success is based on how easy and streamlined our access to documents has become. No more multiple versions of files, no more document access issues. Looking forward to incorporating everything SpringCM offers in the next year.”
Olesya Rubtsova
See also: PandaDoc vs SpringCM
7. Docomotion
Docomotion is an inexpensive and straightforward tool. It’s best-suited for companies that need to generate documents and forms but don’t require access to any additional features, like analytics or extensive automation. PDF, Word, HTML5, and email are all supported.
It also integrates with DocuSign if you need to add electronic signatures to documents. It’s a solid, easy-to-use solution and the most inexpensive entry on this list. Customer support has also received good reviews.
Pricing: $15/month per user.
Customer Review:
“Features and benefits overshadowed only by their outstanding support !! Highly recommended.”
Trevor Lobel
See also: PandaDoc vs Docomotion
Conclusion
When deciding on the right Salesforce integration, it’s essential to remember that different apps are designed for different types of businesses.
An integration built for an individual won’t work for an enterprise with thousands of employees and vice versa for a small business. It’s crucial to be clear about what you need and evaluate options based on those criteria.
A little extra time spent now will save you hours of wasted energy and resources down the line. Oh, and don’t forget to take advantage of free trials.
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