Here are affordable Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions that are widely used by small and mid-market teams, with quick notes on pricing, strengths, and when each is a good fit. I included recent vendor pages as sources so you can verify current plans and request demos/quotes.

Top affordable CLM options

• ContractWorks — Transparent, lower‑cost CLM focused on fast setup and ease of use. Offers unlimited users and tiered plans that are positioned for SMBs; pricing and plan details are shown on their site. Good if you want quick implementation, simple UI, document tagging/OCR and unlimited user access. (ContractWorks.com)

• PandaDoc — Very affordable entry tiers for document creation and e-signatures (plans starting in the low‑$10s per user per month for basic tiers). Strong for sales/proposal workflows, lightweight CLM needs, and teams that prioritize document creation + eSigning over full enterprise automation. (PandaDoc.com)

• Contractbook — Competitive pricing for small teams with a focus on template-driven automation, integrations and developer‑friendly automations. Offers free trial and tiered plans — useful when you need contract templates + basic lifecycle workflows at a low price. (Contractbook.com)

• Juro — Pricing is custom but targeted to mid‑market; unlimited users and pricing based on contract volume/complexity. Strong for teams that want self‑service contract creation inside a collaborative browser editor and good analytics. Ask sales for a tailored quote if you have modest contract volume. (Juro.com)

• Concord — Positioned with affordable tiered plans for small teams (Essentials / Business) and emphasizes unlimited documents and e‑signatures on entry plans; good if you need negotiation/redlining and unlimited signers without per‑signature fees. Check current monthly/yearly rates for the right tier for your team size. (Concord.app)

How to pick the most cost‑effective CLM for your team

• Define the must-haves: e.g., e-signatures, automated approvals, clause library, OCR/data extraction, integrations (Salesforce/Slack/Google Drive), number of users and monthly contract volume.
• Compare total cost of ownership, not just list price: include onboarding fees, templates/automation setup, API or premium integrations, and per‑signature or per‑document overage charges.
• Ask about unlimited users vs per‑seat pricing — unlimited can be cheaper for growing teams.
• Prioritize vendors that offer trials/demos and a clear onboarding package (some vendors charge extra for implementation).
• If you need AI extraction or advanced analytics, confirm whether those are included or add‑ons.

Suggested next steps (practical)

1. Shortlist 2–3 vendors from above that match your must‑have features.
2. Run a 2‑week proof‑of‑concept using your actual contracts (most offer trials or sandbox demos).
3. Ask each vendor for a written quote showing setup/onboarding costs, recurring fees, limits (documents, signatures, users), and any add‑on costs.
4. Compare by a simple scorecard: (1) price TCO (first year), (2) must‑have features present, (3) time to value / onboarding, (4) security & compliance (SOC2/GDPR), (5) integrations.

If you’d like, I can:

• Build a one‑page comparison table (features vs price) for 3 vendors you pick, or
• Draft an RFP checklist you can send to vendors to get comparable quotes.

Which option would you like me to do next?