Zuva

TL;DR

AI contract review software that extracts data from legal documents 3x faster than manual review
Analyze contracts for $10 each with unlimited analysis capabilities
Built by the team behind Kira Systems, trusted by BigLaw and Big Four firms
Perfect for in-house legal teams, procurement departments, and contract managers

What is Zuva

Zuva is an AI-powered contract analysis and review platform that automates the extraction of critical information from legal documents. As a specialized contract intelligence tool, it solves the time-consuming and error-prone challenge of manual contract review by using advanced AI to identify, extract, and classify over 1,400 unique data fields from contracts in real-time. Built by the team that created Kira Systems (used by most BigLaw and Big Four firms), Zuva combines machine learning with generative AI to help legal teams, procurement departments, and businesses transform their contracts into actionable data, enabling faster decision-making and automated workflows.

Key Features

1,400+ AI Fields Extraction: Extract over 1,400 unique legal clauses and data points from contracts automatically, covering everything from termination dates to liability caps, with real-time processing capabilities.
225 Document Classification Types: Automatically identify and categorize 225 different document types, ensuring proper organization and analysis of your entire contract portfolio.
Generative AI Answers: Ask natural language questions about your contracts and receive structured answers with supporting evidence, making complex legal analysis accessible to non-legal professionals.
Multiple Export Options: Export extracted data directly to Microsoft Word or Excel for further analysis, or integrate with existing CLM and contract management systems through API.
Secure Document Storage: SOC2 certified platform ensures your contracts are safely stored with enterprise-grade security, with full control over retention and deletion.
No-Code Contract Analysis: User-friendly interface allows legal professionals to analyze contracts without technical expertise, with simple drag-and-drop functionality.

Who is Zuva for?

In-House Legal Teams: Corporate legal departments looking to automate repetitive contract review tasks and speed up negotiation cycles
Procurement Departments: Teams needing to quickly assess vendor contracts, NDAs, and service agreements for risk and compliance
Contract Managers: Professionals managing large portfolios of contracts who need efficient data extraction and organization
M&A Due Diligence Teams: Groups conducting thorough contract analysis during mergers and acquisitions
Real Estate Companies: Organizations requiring fast and accurate lease abstraction capabilities
Technology Companies: Businesses building contract-related applications using Zuva's API (Note: Law firms cannot use the UI-based product until 2026)

Key Use Cases & Applications

M&A Due Diligence Acceleration: Extract key terms, change of control provisions, and assignment clauses from hundreds of contracts during acquisition reviews
Procurement Risk Assessment: Automatically score vendor NDAs and service agreements for potential risks and non-standard terms
Lease Portfolio Management: Abstract critical lease data including renewal dates, rent escalations, and termination rights across entire real estate portfolios
Contract Migration Projects: Extract and standardize data from legacy contracts when implementing new CLM systems
Regulatory Compliance Reviews: Identify contracts containing specific regulatory clauses or terms that require updates due to new legislation
Post-Signature Obligation Tracking: Extract and monitor ongoing obligations, deadlines, and deliverables from executed contracts

Pros

Proven AI Technology: Built on the same underlying technology as Kira Systems, trusted by major law firms and Fortune 500 companies since 2011
No Subscription Required: Pay-as-you-go pricing at $10 per contract allows flexibility without commitment
Rapid Processing Speed: Analyzes contracts 3x faster than manual review, processing documents in seconds rather than hours
Free Trial Available: Test the platform on 5 documents at no cost before committing
Comprehensive Field Coverage: 1,400+ pre-built AI fields cover most common contract analysis needs without custom configuration
Enterprise-Grade Security: SOC2 certification ensures data protection and compliance with industry standards

Cons

Limited Law Firm Access: UI-based contract analysis is unavailable to law firms until 2026 due to exclusivity agreements
Per-Document Pricing Model: While flexible, costs can accumulate quickly for organizations with high-volume contract review needs
Learning Curve for Advanced Features: While basic analysis is straightforward, maximizing the 1,400+ fields requires time investment to understand capabilities
Limited Customization Options: Pre-built fields may not cover highly specialized or industry-specific contract clauses without API integration

Pricing Info

Pricing Plans

Pay-as-you-go - $10
Best for small contract review projects or ongoing contract analysis.
Analyze 5 documents for free!
Enterprise - Custom Pricing
Get custom pricing for medium-large contract review projects or ongoing large-scale analysis.
• Volume Discounts
• Multi-Product Discounts
• Hosting Options
Free - $0
Perform 25 API calls including 25 Files, 25 Classification Requests, 25 Language Requests, 25 Extraction Requests with a maximum of 10 fields per request.

FAQs

How accurate is Zuva's AI contract analysis compared to manual review?

Zuva's AI is built on the same technology as Kira Systems, which has been refined since 2011 and is trusted by the majority of BigLaw and Big Four firms. The platform combines machine learning with generative AI to achieve high accuracy rates. Additionally, any AI-generated results can be easily edited if adjustments are needed, ensuring you maintain control over the final output.

Can Zuva integrate with our existing contract management system?

Yes, Zuva offers API integration capabilities that allow you to connect with existing CLM and contract management systems. The extracted data can be exported to Microsoft Word or Excel, and the API enables custom integrations for automated workflows. This makes it easy to incorporate Zuva into your current tech stack.

What types of contracts and documents can Zuva analyze?

Zuva can classify over 225 document types and extract data from virtually any contract type including NDAs, service agreements, lease agreements, purchase orders, employment contracts, and more. The system includes 1,400+ pre-built AI fields covering common contract provisions across industries.

How quickly can Zuva process a typical contract?

Zuva processes contracts in real-time, typically analyzing documents in seconds rather than the hours required for manual review. The platform is approximately 3x faster than manual contract review, with over 2.6 million contracts already analyzed by Zuva users.

Is there a minimum volume requirement or subscription commitment?

No, Zuva operates on a pay-as-you-go model at $10 per contract with no minimum volume requirements or subscription commitments. You can analyze 5 documents for free to test the platform, and enterprise customers can negotiate custom pricing for large-scale projects with volume discounts.

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