ESCRIBA ECAP
ESCRIBA — Business software with a focus on HR tools
ESCRIBA is a German provider of no-code and low-code enterprise software. Using the ESCRIBA ECAP platform and a GenAI workbench, ESCRIBA digitizes and automates data- and document-intensive processes, particularly in HR, insurance, and legal. The modular HR tools (document creation, ticketing, e-file, digital signature, DCLM/ESM) integrate with existing systems such as SAP, Workday, and Salesforce.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU; On-Premises/Hybrid/ESCRIBA Cloud Options
Hosting
SSO mentioned for ticketing/system access; centralized user/permissions management, recoverability/DR, optional access restricted to registered clients only, single source of truth.
Retention & deletion
true
GDPR-compliant processing; rule-based retention periods; eIDAS-compliant e-signatures (simple/advanced/qualified). Support for EU AI Act high-risk requirements in HR workflows is mentioned.
Feature Scope
No-code/low-code app development with pre-built modules and a graphical UI; workflow/process control with versioning, staging, and rollback; centralized document governance via Enterprise Document Services (rule-based document generator, object database for text modules/clauses, templates, logos, rules); Digital personnel file including full-text search (even in scanned documents), versioned storage, audit history, partial approvals, and finely granular role/permission access down to the document level; digital signature and approval processes (simple/advanced/qualified eIDAS-compliant signatures) and Document Signing & Approval Manager (signature/authorization directories, multi-level approvals, logs); Agentic AI/GenAI support (RAG, integration of foundation models such as GPT/Claude/Mistral) for HR workflows, bots, and knowledge integration; Integrations: API-based and multi-system/multi-tenant, connections to SAP/SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, DATEV, Active Directory, DMS/ERP, and connectors to common signature providers; Operating models: On-premise, cloud, or hybrid; ESCRIBA-powered cloud available; Security/Operations: Centralized user/permissions management, test/production staging, versioning, recoverability/disaster recovery, encryption in transit, optional access restricted to registered clients only, single source of truth; Compliance: GDPR-compliant processing, rule-based retention periods, audit trails, eIDAS for e-signatures, support for EU AI Act high-risk requirements in HR workflows. Language/regional focus: DE/EN, provider with a strong focus on DACH/EU.
Pricing hints: Enterprise/project-based model with modular apps/extensions, integration, and consulting services; quotes available upon request.
Security features: RBAC/role-based access control, central user management; staging (Dev/Test/Prod), versioning, and rollback; recoverability/disaster recovery; data transmission encryption, optional for registered clients only; auditability/audit trails (electronic records, signatures); Single Source of Truth; On-Prem/Cloud/Hybrid operation.
Compliance hints: GDPR/data protection-compliant processing and documentation, rule-based retention periods; eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures (simple/advanced/qualified) including legal notices; support for EU AI Act high-risk requirements in HR workflows; payroll examples cite DEÜV/ELStAM as a compliance context.
Implementation hints: Rapid implementation via NLC: small projects in hours, medium-sized in days, larger ones in a few weeks/months; agile approach with prototyping/sprints; pilot projects recommended; Academy/training (key users/technical users), expert consultation hours, lifetime coach; migration/integration into existing backend systems (SAP, Workday, ERP, AD). Operation: On-prem, cloud, or hybrid; ESCRIBA Cloud optional.
Support hints: Contact/support pages available; German-speaking provider with proximity to DACH/EU; Training and enablement via ESCRIBA Academy (Key User/Technical User), expert consultation hours, NLC Lab, and coaching.
Integration hints: API-based multi-system/multi-tenant integration; connectors to SAP/SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, DATEV, Active Directory, DMS/ERP; e-signature provider connectors; foundation model integrations for Agentic AI (GPT, Claude, Mistral); RAG knowledge integration.
- Process management fundamentals: End-to-end processes, BPMN modeling, roles (process owners), KPI management (throughput time, error rate, costs, on-time delivery, satisfaction), continuous improvement via PDCA/KVP, and integration into QM (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Supporting Tools: BPM software, workflow engines for automation, process mining tools for data-driven analysis, dashboards for real-time metrics.
- ESCRIBA Software Modules (Selection):
- ESCRIBA EDS (Enterprise Document Services) for rule-based, error-free, compliance-compliant document creation; object database for layouts/text modules/rules; no static Word templates; multi-system/multi-tenant integration; separate Dev/Test/Prod/Recovery environments with transport and consistency checks; works stand-alone or integrated.
- ECAP E-File (electronic personnel file) for digital archiving.
- HR ticketing system for processing HR requests.
- HR Service Manager as a comprehensive solution with a self-service portal and preconfigured business processes.
- Integration/Automation Platform: ESCRIBA Integration Server (EIS) as a multi-system data hub; parallel access to multiple backends; ideally bidirectional; on-prem/cloud/hybrid; data storage/archiving in the cloud or on-prem; adapters/connections: SAP/SAP SuccessFactors (ODATA, SAP BTP/HANA Cloud certified), Workday (APIs, RaaS/Custom Reports), Oracle HCM, REST APIs (e.g., d.vinci), SQL/JDBC (e.g., Oracle DB), file adapter (Excel), web services (e.g., Kidicap); integration of signature services; user/role management via web-based User Manager; Single source of truth, respects backend permissions.
- Security/compliance features (from the pages): Data protected against unauthorized access, high compliance standard; audit-proof, auditable process steps are addressed in AI/Agentic AI workflows; GDPR/EU GDPR-compliant processing as a target in HR use cases; support for EU AI Act high-risk requirements in HR workflows; legally compliant documents.
- Typical HR use cases with ESCRIBA: employment contracts, certificates, references, onboarding/offboarding, self-services, digital signatures, automatic archiving, end-to-end HR process chains without media breaks.
- HR service portal with role-based self-services and knowledge base/Q&A; integrated ticketing for standard and special cases • Assistant-driven document generation engine for legally compliant HR documents; extensive use of HR master data and updates to the source system • Central e-file (documents/information in one place), freely definable roles/rights, GDPR-compliant processing • Pre-built HR benefits and service catalog (100+ HR service processes, 50+ document templates), incl. approvals, signature processes, SLAs, evaluations • BPMN2 process designer with rule sets for standardization/automation; changes take effect immediately • Reporting & monitoring across all modules; SLA-based reminders, forwarding, and escalations • No-code/low-code platform (ESCRIBA ECAP) for rapid customization and extensions • Deep integration with SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, and others; certified standard interfaces and pre-built adapters; bidirectional data exchange • GenAI-powered digital HR assistants (e.g., RoBERTa) for data/document/application analysis with actionable recommendations • Security/compliance: role-based/permission-based access, authorization-controlled data processing, 100% GDPR/compliance-compliant according to the provider • Origin/hosting note: HR software “from Germany” (Vendor Origin). Sources: https://www.escriba.de/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/en/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/
Pricing hints: Fast implementation and a high degree of in-house customization are cited as cost- and time-efficiency factors. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/en/hr-service-management/
Security hints: Role- and permission-based access; authorization-controlled data processing; GDPR-compliant e-file and portal access. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/en/hr-service-management/
Compliance hints: Explicit: GDPR-compliant. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/en/hr-service-management/
Implementation hints: “Quick to implement,” operational from day one thanks to a preconfigured HR service catalog (100+ processes, 50+ templates) and no-code/low-code customization. Academy/training (key users, technical users), lifetime coach, and expert consultation support onboarding/enablement. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/en/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/
Support hints: Contact/support via website, email (info@escriba.de), and phone (+49 30 280 488-0). Enablement via Academy (Key User Training, Technical User Training), expert consultation hours, Lifetime Coach. SLA mechanisms within the product (service levels) for workflows/escalations are mentioned; however, no formal support SLA details. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/, https://www.escriba.de/hr-service-management/
Integration hints: Certified standard interfaces and adapters; bidirectional integrations with, among others, SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle; general reference to integrations with existing enterprise software (e.g., also Salesforce on the company website). Sources: https://www.escriba.de/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/en/hr-service-management/, https://www.escriba.de/
- Platform for HR ticketing including business process management and a predefined HR service catalog (>100 typical HR service processes) with (partially) automated workflows and status overviews. Source: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/
- Multi-system integration: SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM; additionally REST API connections (e.g., d.vinci), SQL/JDBC, file adapters (Excel), web services (e.g., Kidicap). Source: https://www.escriba.de/integration/
- ESCRIBA Integration Server (EIS) as a data hub: bidirectional data exchange (provided the backend API allows it), parallel access to multiple backend systems, SSOT principle (write-back/synchronization), on-premises, cloud, or hybrid. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/integration/
- SSO integration; transfer of existing tickets including attachments/comments; replacement of legacy ticketing systems within a few weeks. Source: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/
- Document functions: automatic document creation (ESCRIBA EDS), document storage (ECAP NLC eFile), archiving (cloud/on-premises). Integration of electronic signatures. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/, https://www.escriba.de/integration/
- Security & Access: User and role management (web-based User Manager on the EIS), consideration of existing permissions for data access; data is protected against unauthorized access; high compliance standards. Source: https://www.escriba.de/integration/
- Extensibility: No-/Low-Code|AI platform ESCRIBA ECAP for rapid customizations/extensions; optional expansion to HR Service Manager; access to comprehensive HR modules. Source: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/
- Efficiency & Costs: Standardization leads to shorter turnaround times and approximately 25% lower licensing costs (according to the provider). Source: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/
- SAP Certification: EIS certified by SAP (renewed annually) for reliable integration (BTP), including document generation from SAP/SuccessFactors. Source: https://www.escriba.de/integration/
Pricing hints: The provider cites a reduction in license costs of approximately 25% through standardization. Price upon request. Source: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/
Security hints: SSO integration; user and role management (web-based User Manager on the EIS); consideration of existing system permissions when reading data; data is protected against unauthorized access; storage and DMS/archives optionally in the cloud or on-premises. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/, https://www.escriba.de/integration/
Compliance hints: High compliance standard according to the provider; EIS is certified by SAP (BTP integration). Platform/feature articles mention GDPR/EU GDPR and compliance-by-design/auditability in the HR context, as well as a reference to the EU AI Act (High-Risk) – these statements refer to the ECAP platform/Agentic AI functions, not explicitly just to ticketing. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/integration/, https://www.escriba.de/ki-agenten-fuer-hr-der-zukunft/
Implementation hints: Replacement of legacy ticketing systems within a few weeks; implementation of tailored solutions in the shortest possible time via no-code/low-code ECAP. EIS: quick installation/configuration, integration via pre-built adapters (SAP, SuccessFactors, Workday), connectors without programming; migration of existing tickets including attachments/comments; SSO integration. Go-live requires further coordination/testing. Integration can be performed by the customer or with ESCRIBA support. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/, https://www.escriba.de/integration/
Support hints: Support channels: Service portal (tickets, status, communication), Email/Phone; Support hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM (presumed CET, location: Germany). Additionally: Documentation/Guides (ESCRIBA Help), Academy/Training (Key/Technical User), Expert consultation hours. Source: https://www.escriba.de/kontakt/
Integration hints: Native/adapter-based integrations: SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors (SAP-certified, BTP), Workday (incl. Document Services for Workday), Oracle HCM; REST API (e.g., d.vinci), SQL/JDBC (e.g., Oracle), file adapter (Excel), web services (e.g., Kidicap); Integration with Office 365/CRM systems, signature services; cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. Sources: https://www.escriba.de/integration/, https://www.escriba.de/escriba-hr-ticketing-system/
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- E-signature
- AI screening/ranking
Core HR
- Employee records
- Workflows
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
- Manager self-service
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
Pricing Model
On request
Enterprise/project-based, modular model with apps and extensions; integration and consulting services available; quote on request.
Implementation
ESCRIBA Academy (Key User/Technical User), Expert Consultation, Lifetime Coach, and NLC-Lab are available. Deep integrations (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle, DATEV, AD, DMS/ERP).
Support
Email · Phone
Time zones: Primary DACH/EU
Integrations
SAP ERP
OtherPre-configured adapter; parallel access and integration into ERP workflows
SAP S/4HANA
OtherPre-configured adapter; parallel access and integration into ERP workflows
SAP SuccessFactors
HRISPre-built adapter; integration with SAP Cloud Services; SAP BTP-certified scenario
Workday
HRISPre-configured adapter; legally compliant document creation in conjunction with ESCRIBA Document Services
Oracle HCM
HRISConnection via SQL/JDBC or APIs (bidirectional, if supported)
d.vinci
ATSIntegration via REST API
Kidicap
PayrollIntegration via Web Services
SAP
HRISConnection via EIS; parallel access to multiple backends
SAP BTP / SAP HANA Cloud
OtherCertified Integration in the Context of SuccessFactors/EDS/EIS
Oracle Database
OtherSQL/JDBC Adapter
Excel (File Adapter)
OtherFile-Based Integration via EIS
Signature Services
E-signatureIntegration of signature services; vendor-agnostic
REST APIs
APIGeneric REST API integration via EIS
SQL/JDBC
APIDatabase Connection via EIS
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
OtherSAP-certified integration; listed in the SAP Certified Solutions Directory
Office 365 Anwendungen
OtherIntegration with Office applications is possible
Signature Services (diverse)
OtherIntegration of Electronic Signatures
SQL-Datenbanken (z. B. Oracle) via JDBC
OtherSQL/JDBC Adapter Available
File-Adapter (Excel-Import u. a.)
OtherFile-Based Integration/Import
Archiv-/DMS-Systeme
OtherTransfer to on-premises or cloud archives is possible
REST API
APIGeneric Integration of Additional Systems via REST
Webservices
APIGeneric integration of additional systems via SOAP/WS
ESCRIBA Integration Server (EIS)
APIBidirectional data hub; adapter for SAP ERP/S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle HCM; supports REST, JDBC/SQL, file adapters, and web services; SAP BTP-certified.
JDBC/SQL
APIData integration via relational databases (e.g., Oracle, etc.).
Excel/File-Adapter
OtherFile-based integrations and imports (e.g., Excel).
Webservices (z. B. KIDICAP)
PayrollIntegration via web services; KIDICAP is typically used in the HR/payroll environment.
Signature Services (anbieterneutral)
OtherIntegration of electronic signature services; direct e-signature in workflows.
Microsoft 365
OtherIntegration into the M365 ecosystem (details vary by project).
Archive (DMS/ECM)
OtherIntegration of external archiving systems for audit-compliant storage.
SAP HCM
HRISCertified standard interfaces; bidirectional data exchange
Salesforce
OtherGeneral Note on Inclusion on the Company Website
REST/Standard APIs
APICertified standard interfaces and adapters; bidirectional
Webservices (generic)
APISOAP/HTTP, depending on the target system
SQL/JDBC (generic)
OtherDatabase connectors (e.g., Oracle)
Excel (File-Adapter)
OtherFile Import/Export
Microsoft 365 / Office 365
OtherIntegration of Productivity/Office Systems
CRM-Systeme (generic)
OtherIntegration of Common CRM Systems via EIS
E-Signatur-Services (generic)
OtherIntegration of Electronic Signatures
Document Services for Workday
OtherDocument Services Integration
CRM-Systeme (diverse)
OtherConnection possible
SSO (generic)
SSOSSO Integration
