Software escrow for developers

So your client needs escrow? We'll handle everything.

Fully automated escrow solutions that don’t require any lawyer interaction. Set it up once, connect your repos, and get back to actual development work.
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Airbus
Axxiome
Bayer
BAT
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Intuit
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NASA
NASCAR
Nestle
European Parliament
PepsiCo
Pfizer
PwC
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Most devs waste an entire sprint dealing with escrow setup and maintenance. Our integrations turn it into a 5-minute task you'll likely never have to think about again.

Your development workflow is being interrupted

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Manual escrow uploads are disrupting your sprint cycles.
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You're wasting time on legal processes instead of building products.
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Developer resources get drained handling escrow compliance tasks.
No more manual uploads or lawyer meetings
You've built great software, and now you're stuck dealing with legal requirements. It’s frustrating. That’s why our team created this developer-first escrow solution: To eliminate the manual uploads and negotiations that pull you away from what you do best.

Let’s completely automate escrow

Software-Escrow.com helps you forget escrow exists while still meeting all client requirements and preventing those awkward "Where are we with escrow?" questions in status meetings.
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Software Escrow

Software Escrow

Handles the "we need your source code in case something happens" requirement for on-premises software while protecting your IP.
SaaS Escrow

SaaS Escrow

Solves the "what if your cloud service goes down" concerns for your SaaS apps while also protecting your IP.
Continuity Escrow

Continuity Escrow

Takes care of the "what if you disappear" requirements in client contracts without you having to build separate contingencies.

Our syncs save you time

We connect to over 50 platforms like GitHub and AWS to sync your assets every day. You don’t need to spend time updating them yourself — it’s all automatic.
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Shopify
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How escrow should’ve worked all along

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1. Choose a plan that fits your setup: on-premises software or cloud apps.
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2. The legal stuff happens in the background (you won’t talk to any lawyers).
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3. Deposit your escrow assets — we sync them daily with our 50+ integrations.
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4. Get an escrow certificate that shows exactly what’s been deposited and when.
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5. Share your escrow certificate with clients to prove your software is resilient and reliable.
We provide concierge support at every step.
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Software escrow for developers

We sync your files automatically every day and handle all the legal work. You only need to link your accounts once, and we do everything else.
5 minutes
to fully activate the escrow integration
100% accuracy
match between repos and escrow deposits
40+ hours
dev time saved every month

How to explain escrow to your clients

Grab this guide that explains escrow in terms clients understand, so you don't have to.

Escrow that developers don’t hate using

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The escrow experience you're trying to avoid
Uploading builds manually after every update — or forgetting to.
Getting pulled into calls with legal teams instead of coding.
Managing yet another system that isn't your core product.
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What this actually looks like for your team
Set up the connection once for automated daily syncs.
Zero calls with lawyers about specs they don't understand.
Only focus on your core product — we handle the escrow system.
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Software escrow for developers

Software escrow shouldn’t disrupt your dev cycle. We won’t let it.

Escrow that integrates with the workflows you already use.
Verification that validates your escrow without derailing work.
Client-friendly certificates that prevent technical explanation calls.
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Frequently asked questions

What is software escrow?
Software escrow is an agreement where a third party, like Software-Escrow, holds your software’s code and files safely. If something goes wrong — like your company shuts down or you can’t fix a problem — your clients can still get the software they paid for. It’s a backup plan that keeps everything secure and ready to use.
What’s the difference between software escrow and SaaS escrow?
Software escrow is for on-premises software. We store the code and make sure it can be recovered if needed. SaaS escrow is for cloud apps. We back up those apps every day so they’re protected if something fails. 
How much does software escrow cost?
It depends on what you need. For basic software escrow, storing on-premises code, it might start around $1,000 a year. SaaS escrow with daily cloud backups could be $5,000 or more, depending on how big your app is. Continuity escrow, which covers payments, costs more — maybe $20,000 and up. For a single application at Software-Escrow.com, prices start at $99 per month.
How does software escrow build client trust?
Clients want to know they won’t get stuck if your software fails or you can’t help them. Escrow shows them there’s a safety net — we hold your code, test it, and give you a certificate that proves it’s reliable. They feel safer signing with you because they know they’re protected, even if something goes wrong.
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