Why Pontis · vs. alternatives
What each does — and what Pontis owns.
Pontis is the condition-verification + legal-trigger layer between signing and settlement. Honest about where others are strong.
The comparison
● full · ◐ partial · ○ none
| Escrow provider | CLM tool | Blockchain | Bank | Pontis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holds funds in regulated escrow | ● | ○ | ◐ | ● | ○ (non-custodial; partner does) |
| Conditional release logic | ◐ | ○ | ● | ○ | ● |
| Six verification modes | ○ | ○ | ◐ | ○ | ● |
| Legally enforceable trigger (Swiss CO) | ◐ | ◐ | ○ | ◐ | ● |
| Tamper-evident audit chain | ○ | ◐ | ● | ○ | ● |
| No workflow migration (additive) | ○ | ○ | ○ | ◐ | ● |
| Developer API + Contract Link | ○ | ◐ | ◐ | ○ | ● |
Escrow holds money but can't verify arbitrary conditions or generate a developer-grade link. CLM manages documents but stops at signature. Blockchain executes logic but lacks a regulated rail and Swiss-law standing. Banks move money but don't decide when. Pontis is the layer that decides when money moves — and proves it.