About Software-Escrow.com | Developer-First Software Escrow

Back in 2014, we saw something that didn't make sense to us.

Development tools were evolving faster than ever. Everything was getting more efficient, more automated, more developer-friendly.

Everything except software escrow — where building code and maintaining deposits lived in completely separate workflows.

This created an unnecessary obstacle to closing deals: either disrupt your development process to handle escrow requirements or risk losing clients who wouldn't sign up without proper protection.

We knew there had to be a better way.

Our mission

We believe software escrow should be easy to implement. Software continuity shouldn't be hard to prove. And you should be able to meet client escrow demands without disrupting what you do best — building great software.

That's why we created something entirely new: a state-of-the-art platform that combines traditional legal security with modern technology workflows.

Our story

Our "aha moment" came after planning our first platform version. Initially, we approached escrow the way it had always been done. Then, we watched developers abandon escrow implementation after growing frustrated with the setup process.

We realized escrow wasn’t built for developers. And it was creating genuine business risk.

So we rebuilt escrow from the ground up. For developers. For you.

We're developers first

We asked: What would escrow look like if it were built specifically for today's development workflows?

We looked at the tools that were already part of developers' daily lives — GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, AWS — and knew that's where escrow needed to live, too. Not as a separate system but as an invisible extension of the existing workflow.

So, we created those connections. One integration at a time. Over fifty of them in total.

We handle the legal work

Our in-house legal team takes care of all the agreement setup and negotiations. While traditional escrow would pull you into these legal discussions, we keep them entirely separate from your workflow. Our lawyers work with the client's legal team so yours doesn't have to.

The result is a system where the legal complexity exists, but not in your world. Just in ours.

We protect your code like it's our own

We work closely with our security vendors to create an escrow environment that treats your IP with the same care you do.

We're ISO 27001 certified ourselves, and we've carefully selected partners whose data centers maintain the most comprehensive compliance certifications.

Our data center certifications

ISO 9001

Global Quality Standard

ISO 27001

Security Management Controls

ISO 27017

Cloud Specific Controls

ISO 27018

Personal Data Protection

SOC 1

Audit Controls Report

SOC 2

Security, Availability, & Confidentiality Report

SOC 3

General Controls Report

PCI DSS Level 1

Payment Card Standards

CSA

Cloud Security Alliance Controls

Set up escrows that fit your workflow

Software-Escrow.com integrates directly with your repositories, automates all deposits, and handles the legal work. Connect once, forget about it forever, and get back to building what matters.

Your client needs escrow? You just need five minutes.

Set up escrow

Frequently asked questions

Why was Software-Escrow.com created?

Software-Escrow.com was created after seeing how often developers struggled with traditional escrow processes. Manual deposits, complex legal negotiations, and disconnected systems made escrow difficult to implement during enterprise deals. Our goal was to rebuild software escrow around modern development workflows so you can meet client requirements without disrupting how you build software.

What makes Software-Escrow.com different from traditional escrow providers?

Traditional escrow providers often rely on manual processes and legal coordination that pull you away from your work. Software-Escrow.com was designed to integrate directly with development workflows, automate deposits, and simplify agreement management so escrow can run quietly in the background.

Is Software-Escrow.com suitable for enterprise clients?

Yes. While Software-Escrow.com focuses on making escrow easier for developers, the platform runs on enterprise-grade infrastructure designed to support software escrow agreements for organizations worldwide.

What types of software can be protected with escrow?

Software-Escrow.com supports escrow for a wide range of software products, including on-premises applications, SaaS platforms, and complex cloud-based environments. Deposits can include source code, documentation, deployment configurations, and other materials required to maintain or rebuild the software if needed.

Is SoftwareEscrow.com secure and reliable?

Yes. SoftwareEscrow.com is powered by Codekeeper, the infrastructure behind thousands of enterprise escrow agreements. Your deposits are protected with enterprise-grade encryption, securely stored, and continuously verified to ensure they’re usable when needed. Codekeeper is ISO 27001 certified, meaning strict international security standards are followed across the platform. Every escrow is backed by a legally binding agreement and certificate — so you can meet enterprise requirements without adding complexity to your workflow.

We're making software escrow easy for developers