Gavel vs LawHelp Interactive

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.

LawHelp Interactive is a free web service that turns guided answers into legal forms and documents. People can begin without an account, but registration is required to save work for later. Users can save, edit, email, and print documents, with electronic filing available in some states. Forms address child support and custody, domestic violence, debt collection, foreclosure, eviction, divorce, guardianship, simple wills, small-estate probate, and expungement. Availability depends on state and legal issue, and users may be sent to partner sites. Attorneys, volunteers, and advocates can review client answers, manage case files, and collaborate with clients. Legal aid organizations and courts can upload interviews made with HotDocs or A2J Author, and Neota Logic formats are supported. Communications and stored answer files are encrypted, alongside administrative, software, and physical safeguards. The service does not provide legal advice or referrals. Forms are not currently supported on mobile devices or tablets.