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Ironclad pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $500 to $10K per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 6 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Annual price escalators of 3-8%: A $100,000 annual license becomes $127,628 by year five with 5% annual uplift -- many Ironclad contracts include 8% uplift language according to user reports

2

Implementation and onboarding costs: Budget $10,000-$50,000+ for initial setup, data migration, workflow configuration, and team training -- Ironclad charges separately for white-glove onboarding beyond basic setup

3

Custom integration development: Connecting Ironclad to proprietary systems, legacy databases, or non-standard CRMs requires custom API work charged at hourly engineering rates ($150-$300/hour)

4

Salesforce integration complexity: While Ironclad advertises seamless Salesforce integration, setting up bidirectional data sync, custom fields, and workflow triggers often requires Salesforce admin or consultant time ($100-$200/hour)

5

Overage charges on contract volume: Lower tiers may limit annual contract volume, and exceeding these limits triggers overage fees or forced upgrades to higher tiers -- clarify volume limits before signing

6

True cost balloon of 200-300% over lifetime: Industry analyses show that hidden costs (implementation, training, integrations, annual escalators, overage fees) can increase total CLM investment by 200-300% beyond the advertised base license cost

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $2000 × 12) $600,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$120,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $925,000–$1,020,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Ironclad?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Ironclad charge for implementation?

Ironclad doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Ironclad support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Ironclad?

Most Ironclad plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Ironclad?

Many features marketed as part of Ironclad are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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