Side by Side Comparison

Relaw vs Gavel

Comparing two document automation approaches: Relaw‘s domain-specific solution versus Gavel‘s general-purpose document automation platform.

DOCUMENT AUTOMATION
Purpose-Built vs. Platform Approach

See how Relaw‘s specialized automation compares to Gavel‘s general-purpose document platform.

Purpose-Built
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Relaw

Ready-to-use law firm automation

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Gavel Workflows

Configure-your-own platform approach

Document Automation
One-click document generation with AI
90% time savings with Gavel Workflows
Setup & Ease of Use
Entirely white-glove, hands-off setup
Out-of-the-box setup, with customizations available
Client Intake Integration
Seamless intake to automation
White-labeled client portals
Pricing Structure
All-inclusive pricing, with zero setup time required
$83-$417/mo + optional customization time
Domain-Specific Specialization
Specialized for each area of law
General-purpose, with optional customization logic
Technical Expertise Needed
No technical skills ever required
Only for advanced customizations
THE REAL DIFFERENCES
Why Simplicity Wins
Key Difference #1

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.

Instant document generation without setup
Pre-built automation logic
No technical configuration required

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.

Relaw Instant Automation
Key Difference #2

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.

No learning curve - start generating documents today
Built-in legal expertise
Focus on clients, not configuration

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.

Relaw Simplicity
Key Difference #3

Total Cost of Ownership

Beyond subscription fees, consider the hidden costs of setup time and training required.

No setup costs or time investment
No training required for your team
Predictable, all-inclusive pricing

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.

Relaw Cost Efficiency
Key Difference #4

Domain-Specificity vs. General Purpose

Relaw is purpose-built for each area of law, while Gavel is a generic platform.

Best practices built-in
Industry-specific variables and logic
Customized for legal standards

Gavel‘s Approach: Gavel requires you to ensure the correct mapping of custom logic and variables for your area of law.

Relaw Domain-Specific Focus
Intake workflow background

Ready for automation that actually works?

Skip the complexity of building workflows from scratch. Experience document automation that's ready to use from day one.

Save time
Focus on what adds value
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Elevate your client experience
Save time
Focus on what adds value
Save money
Elevate your client experience
Save time
Focus on what adds value
Save money
Elevate your client experience

Simplify your workflow. Save hours.

From intake to final deliverables, Relaw streamlines your entire workflow.

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AI DraftingAI Drafting
Draft with your client's context, instantly.Helps you revise, draft, and analyze documents with AI directly inside Microsoft Word.
Saves You
30 min/doc
Current Reality
  • Flipping between Word, email, and notes
  • Adding clauses and fixing formatting manually
  • Proofreading and still missing mistakes
Relaw's Solution
  • 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 NotetakerAI Notetaker
Stop scribbling. Start listening.Captures your meetings and instantly produces transcripts, summaries, and to-dos – customized for your practice.
Saves You
5-10 hrs/wk
Current Reality
  • Lack of attentiveness on client during calls
  • Time spent on post-meeting admin
  • Missing key details and action items
Relaw's Solution
  • 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
Smart IntakeIntake
Impress your clients with your intake.An accessible, polished client intake portal that saves hours of manual entry and syncs directly to our drafting tools.
Saves You
2-3 hrs/client
Current Reality
  • PDFs and email chains everywhere
  • Confusing for clients
  • Manual data entry eats up your time
Relaw's Solution
  • Branded, modern client experience
  • Everything you need, collected up front
  • Syncs directly to your workflows
  • Smooth onboarding, every time
AutomationAutomation
Instant docs. Feels as good as it sounds.Generate all of your documents with a single click. No more copy-pasting, find-and-replace, or proofreading.
Saves You
10+ hrs/wk
Current Reality
  • Copy-pasting data into documents
  • Finding and replacing dozens of variables
  • Triple-checking names and language
Relaw's Solution
  • 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
CORE USE CASES
How Relaw elevates your practice

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.

Save $700+ monthly

Make legal insurance leads profitable

Handle ARAG or LegalShield clients efficiently with automated intake and instant drafting.

Scale low-margin work

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.

Impress every client

Draft in minutes, not hours

Turn client intake into ready-to-sign documents automatically—cutting hours of manual work each week.

Save 10+ hours weekly

Fewer mistakes, higher client trust

Built-in logic ensures no typos, missing fields, or incorrect clauses.

Zero errors guaranteed

Great for solos or full teams

Create templates and workflows staff can manage—freeing you to focus on the highest value work.

Perfect for any size
SEAMLESS TRANSITION
We handle onboarding for you

Switching to Relaw is effortless. Our white-glove onboarding process ensures a smooth transition with zero downtime.

30-Day Free Trial

Start your transition with a full 30-day free trial.

No commitment required

Free Personalized Setup

We'll customize any intake forms and set up all documents for your firm, tailored to your needs.

$5,000+ in value included

Dedicated Onboarding Specialist

Our specialists complete your entire onboarding process within one week. They'll also help provide ongoing support.

Fast setup time

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.

Customer Testimonial

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.

Relaw is the leading legal AI platform for attorneys across all practice areas.

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