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Gavel v. Woodpecker

A side by side Comparison of Gavel v. Woodpecker shows that Gavel provides more robust features, allows for Word and PDF automation, and has a better client experience. 

  • Microsoft Word and PDF: Gavel allows for both.
  • Top Rated by Lawyers - Gavel is rated highest by lawyers on Capterra and Lawyerist.
  • More Robust Functionality - Gavel has more field types and logic so you can automate your documents and get them closer to their final state.
  • Client Portal - Gavel’s client portal allows clients to store information and be assigned workflows.
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Gavel

Woodpecker

Microsoft Word Add-In
PDF Automation
Yes

Gavel allows both PDF and Microsoft Word documents to be automated, and they can be automated in one packet.

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No

Woodpecker only allows for Word documents to be automated.

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Client Facing Interface
Client intake and client portal

Gavel allows you to send client intake questionnaires to clients. Clients can create logins, save their information, complete a sequence of workflows you provide to them, and upload files.

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Questionnaire Only

Woodpecker allows you to send a web form for client intake, but users cannot sign in to save information or upload files.

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Branding
Yes

Gavel allows you to brand the client experience to match your law firm’s branding.

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Functionality

Robust enough for complex documents

Gavel has more robust functionality, including more complex logic, the ability to add repeating items and nested repeating items, and fields for collecting and inserting file uploads.

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Good for simpler automation

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Mobile Compatibility
Yes

Clients can complete intake on their mobile or tablet devices, as well as a desktop computer.

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Ease of Use
Easy

Gavel is consistently rated the easiest software to set up when considering the complexity and robustness of options available.

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Present Videos and Information
Yes

Interface can also be used to present videos or information to clients.

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Digital Signatures
Clio Integration
Yes

Gavel was chosen by Clio as their best integration and awarded $100,000 by Clio for the integration.

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Zapier Integration
Templating Experts to Build Your Workflows
Yes

Gavel Experts can help automate your documents and build your workflows for you. 

Gavel Experts have been vetted for their expertise, critical thinking, quality and efficiency and start as low as $35/hour.

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Yes

Must reach out to development team.

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Overall Customer Ratings
Customer Support

On-demand phone, screenshare, or email.

Gavel provides unlimited, speedy support for all customers, regardless of the subscription plan. Contact Gavel via phone, live screenshare, email or even via the Slack community for immediate support. Gavel also provides free live training and a 24/7 knowledge center.

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Email and chat support.

Email and chat support are available.

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Pricing
$ All-in-One

$83/mo base for all automation-related features. Includes both Word and PDF automation.

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Separate pricing for different features

Starts at $39/mo with increased feature-based pricing. Word documents only.

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