Centerbase vs Gavel

Centerbase is an AI-powered platform for midsize law firms, bringing billing, accounting, matter management, and firm intelligence into one system. Its firm operations tools cover timekeeping, billing, trust and firm accounting, document and matter management, and workflow automation. Client intake, intake forms, a client portal, document automation, time tracking, billing and payments, and trust accounting are listed capabilities. Centerbase IQ lets users ask questions about firm data in plain language and returns answers with the underlying records identified. Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online, LawToolBox, NetDocuments, iManage, and Plaid are listed integrations. Connections to Outlook, Word, and SharePoint support email, document, and file workflows. Mobile apps for iOS and Android let users record time and access bills, matters, contacts, and documents; SecureChat is a premium feature. The web application recommends Google Chrome. Pricing is available on request. Centerbase Payments is listed at $19 a month, billed Monthly Pricing; processing fees also apply.

Gavel offers two legal software products: Gavel Exec for AI contract review and drafting, and Gavel Workflows for automating legal documents. Exec works in Microsoft Word and online, where it can review, redline or draft contracts, apply playbooks, compare terms with market data and explain changes. Workflows converts client intake answers and templates into Word documents and PDFs using structured workflows. Listed integrations include Clio, Zapier, DocuSign and Stripe; API access is available on higher tiers. Gavel says its products are designed for transactional attorneys, law firms and legal teams. Exec is SOC 2 Type II certified. Gavel also says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, undergoes regular third-party security testing, and that Exec has zero-retention commitments with AI providers. Workflows plans have tier-specific workflow and usage limits. Lite costs $83 a month, while Scale costs $417 a year. Exec has a free trial with 25 queries per user; its paid plan costs $160 a month or $1740 per user billed annually.