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Descrybe

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Price from$25/moFree
Free plan—Yes
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
Plans published25
Spec score · Legal Research Software7.6 (#15)8.5 (#5)
HeadquartersNewton, Massachusetts, United StatesGetzville, New York, United States
IntegrationsLegal Engine works with ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Perplexity, and authenticated internal tools through the Open Connector.Integrations include EBSCO Discovery Service, EZProxy, Dropbox, EndNote, Google Scholar, NoodleTools, ORCID, and Zotero.
SupportDescrybe provides a support page and lists support contact details through its website.Support resources include a searchable knowledge base, training videos, personalized live demos, LibGuides, phone support, and live chat.

Plans

Descrybe

  • Descrybe Legal Engine$25 a month
  • Descrybe Platform$50 a month

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HeinOnline

  • Social Justice SuiteFree
  • Social Justice SuiteFree
  • Annual subscriptionPrice not published
  • Annual subscription packagesPriced on request
  • Digital OwnershipPriced on request

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HeinOnline

HeinOnline is a web-based multidisciplinary research platform with more than 251 million pages of periodicals, government documents, international resources, case law, and other content. Its material is supplied as searchable, image-based PDFs described as authoritative and true-to-print. Researchers can browse or search 1,500 subjects, including criminal justice, history, political science, religion, and business. Tools include article summaries, PathFinder, ScholarCheck, author profiles, More Like This, and Keyword Search Builder; case law, statute and regulation search, legal commentary, citation tools, and research alerts are also listed. A free MyHein account helps users organize work and personalize their experience. The free Social Justice Suite offers five databases after registration to interested organizations and institutions. Annual subscriptions are tailored to the type, size, and scope of an institution or organization, with pricing on request. HeinOnline lists integrations including Dropbox, EndNote, Google Scholar, and Zotero, plus single sign-on for several account types. Security measures described include geographically separated data centers, encryption, and a 3-2-1 backup strategy. Support includes a knowledge base, training videos, live demos, phone support, and live chat.

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