Relaw vs Gavel
Comparing two document automation approaches: Relaw‘s domain-specific solution versus Gavel‘s general-purpose document automation platform.
See how Relaw‘s specialized automation compares to Gavel‘s general-purpose document platform.
Ready-to-use law firm automation
Configure-your-own platform approach
Automation Philosophy
Relaw sets up your automations entirely for you, while Gavel provides a limited set of out-of-the-box automations or AI-driven onboarding.
Gavel‘s Approach: To fully customize your firm-specific documents, Gavel Workflows offers Automator consultants, or otherwise may require pseudo-code logic to be learned and embedded in documents to achieve similar results as Relaw.
Complexity vs. Simplicity
While Gavel offers advanced customization, those customizations can come at the cost of complexity compared to Relaw. Relaw's radical simplicity is a key differentiator.
Gavel‘s Approach: Gavel's drag-and-drop interface helps guide you through setting up your own documents, but Relaw sets them up entirely for you.
Total Cost of Ownership
Beyond subscription fees, consider the hidden costs of setup time and training required.
Gavel‘s Approach: If you are looking for customizations, Gavel's pricing doesn't include the potential need for Automator consultants or the time to learn how to use encode advanced customizations yourself.
Domain-Specificity vs. General Purpose
Relaw is purpose-built for each area of law, while Gavel is a generic platform.
Gavel‘s Approach: Gavel requires you to ensure the correct mapping of custom logic and variables for your area of law.
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AI Drafting
- Flipping between Word, email, and notes
- Adding clauses and fixing formatting manually
- Proofreading and still missing mistakes
- Draft documents with client context instantly
- AI pulls relevant client information automatically
- No switching tabs or copy-paste errors
- AI assistant lives right inside Word
AI Notetaker
- Lack of attentiveness on client during calls
- Time spent on post-meeting admin
- Missing key details and action items
- Auto-transcribes and summarizes every call
- Stay 100% present with clients
- Easily prep for meetings with quick summaries
- Supports video, phone, and in-person calls
Intake
- PDFs and email chains everywhere
- Confusing for clients
- Manual data entry eats up your time
- Branded, modern client experience
- Everything you need, collected up front
- Syncs directly to your workflows
- Smooth onboarding, every time
Automation
- Copy-pasting data into documents
- Finding and replacing dozens of variables
- Triple-checking names and language
- No-code automation for your templates
- Setup once, generate instantly for all clients
- Fully flexible for even the most complex needs
- Fast and consistent results
From saving money to saving time, see how Relaw enhances what you're already doing.
One platform instead of four
Replace intake, document automation, notes, and drafting tools with one integrated system and save money.
Make legal insurance leads profitable
Handle ARAG or LegalShield clients efficiently with automated intake and instant drafting.
Look as professional as you are
Ditch PDFs and emails for sleek, branded forms and polished docs that impress clients and inspire confidence from the start.
Draft in minutes, not hours
Turn client intake into ready-to-sign documents automatically—cutting hours of manual work each week.
Fewer mistakes, higher client trust
Built-in logic ensures no typos, missing fields, or incorrect clauses.
Great for solos or full teams
Create templates and workflows staff can manage—freeing you to focus on the highest value work.
Switching to Relaw is effortless. Our white-glove onboarding process ensures a smooth transition with zero downtime.
30-Day Free Trial
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Free Personalized Setup
We'll customize any intake forms and set up all documents for your firm, tailored to your needs.
Dedicated Onboarding Specialist
Our specialists complete your entire onboarding process within one week. They'll also help provide ongoing support.
Relaw's intuitive and responsive client intake and document automation system has streamlined my workflow. It saves time, reduces errors, and allows me to focus on what matters most—building meaningful relationships with my clients and guiding them as they plan for the people and causes that matter most.
Rania Combs
Rania Combs Law PLLC
Frequently Asked Questions
Relaw provides white-glove onboarding of automations that works immediately for each area of law, while Gavel requires you to either use their limited set of out-of-the-box automations or AI-driven onboarding. With Relaw, you get instant document generation, no-code automation for templates, and setup once to generate for all clients.
Yes, but the path is dramatically different. Relaw delivers automation without any need for you to set it up yourself.
While Gavel's subscription starts at $83/month, if you are looking for customizations, the potential hidden costs in terms of hiring Automators or learning how to use their platform yourself could add up. Relaw's all-inclusive pricing means you're productive immediately with no hidden time investments.
Both platforms are similarly flexible, but Relaw sets up any advanced customizations for you, while Gavel requires you to learn how to do those yourself.