Approval Workflow Software
Industry-leading 8-level approval workflows that eliminate bottlenecks, ensure compliance, and let approvers make decisions directly from their email. Next Renewal offers the deepest approval chain available in any contract management platform.
8-Level Customizable Approval Chains
Configure up to 8 levels of approval to match your organization's structure perfectly. Each level supports multiple approvers, custom deadlines, and configurable escalation rules. Whether your contracts need 2 approvals or 8, the system adapts to your needs without complex configuration.
- Up to 8 configurable approval levels
- Multiple approvers per level
- Custom deadlines per level
- Sequential or parallel approval paths
Email-Based Approvals
Approvers can approve or reject contracts directly from their email with one click. Secure JWT-powered links ensure safe approvals without requiring portal login. This dramatically reduces approval times and eliminates the friction of switching between applications.
Hierarchical Overrides
When urgent decisions are needed, senior approvers can override pending levels and fast-track contracts through the approval chain. This flexibility ensures business-critical contracts are never delayed by rigid workflows.
Smart Escalation and Deadline Tracking
Automated reminders and escalation rules keep approvals moving. When deadlines pass, the system automatically escalates to the next level or sends additional notifications to ensure no contract sits idle in an approval queue.
Complete Audit Trails
Every approval action is logged with timestamps, IP addresses, and decision details. Maintain complete compliance records and governance documentation with zero additional effort from your team.
Gmail Integration
Our Gmail Add-on brings approval queues directly into your inbox. Review contract details, access vendor intelligence, and make approval decisions without leaving Gmail.
Approval Levels Comparison
| Platform | Approval Levels | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| ContractWorks | 3 | Basic |
| Ironclad | 4 | Standard |
| Agiloft | 5 | Complex configuration required |
| Next Renewal | 8 | Built-in, no complex setup |