Gavel vs. HotDocs: The Clear Winner in Simple, Powerful Document Automation
Gavel gives you customizable client-facing features with advanced logic in an interface you can actually use - without technical skills.
“We were able to do an entire estate plan in 30 minutes. I was running around the office telling everyone about how magical Gavel is.”
Jessica Streeter, Partner at Streeter Law Firm
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Drag-and-drop Interface
No complex syntax! Gavel has a no-code, drag-and-drop interface with advanced logic.
Easy, Powerful Logic
Only Gavel makes it easy to set up powerful logic without requiring technical expertise.
Clio Manage Integration
Gavel lets you automate with Clio fields. Voted 'Best Integration' by Clio.
Client-Facing Functionality
Send secure intake links where clients can enter and save their data in a secure portal.
Practice at the top of your law
license. Automate the rest.
Gavel makes drafting even your most complex documents simple. Our powerful automation reduces time spent on document drafting and client intake by 90%, letting you focus on practicing law.
Save Time
Creating an estate planning packet reportedly takes around six hours. Use one of Gavel’s templates or automate your own to save 90% of the time spent drafting.
Increase Accuracy
Gavel eliminates common drafting mistakes with advanced logic that ensures correct clauses, automatic formatting, dynamic calculations, and date handling.
Delight Clients
Make client intake effortless with secure, branded questionnaires. Gavel’s client intake portal allows clients to input data that can directly fill your documents.
Gavel
HotDocs
Ease of Use
Drag-and-drop interface
Ease of Use
Requires complex coding
Pricing
Pricing
Advanced Logic
Advanced Logic
Syntax required
Client-Facing Features
Intake forms and secure portal
Client-Facing Features
Zapier Integration
Zapier Integration
Clio Integration
Clio Integration
Docusign Integration
Docusign Integration
Customer Support
Email, phone, screenshare
Customer Support
Email only
Customer Ratings
Customer Ratings