Comparison
ClauseAudit vs. the alternatives
A contract review used to mean an expensive lawyer or a risky guess. Here's how the options stack up for understanding a contract before you sign.
| ClauseAudit | Free AI chatbot | Hiring a lawyer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | ~30 seconds | Seconds | Days to weeks |
| Typical cost | From $10 | Free | $300–$1,000+ per contract |
| Tuned to your state’s law | Yes — 50 states + DC, with live citations | Inconsistent, from memory | Yes |
| Plain-English explanations | Yes — for non-lawyers | Depends on your prompt | Varies |
| Structured report + redline | Yes — score, clauses, DOCX redline | Freeform text | Usually a memo |
| Handles long contracts | Yes — unlimited pages, chunked & combined | Hits length limits | Yes |
| Two-jurisdiction conflicts | Yes — flags valid-in-one-state-not-the-other | Rarely | Yes |
| Privacy | Not used to train AI | May be used for training | Confidential |
| Accountability | Saved report + source links | Vanishes, cites nothing | Professional liability |
| Legal advice | No — risk education | No | Yes |
ClauseAudit is an AI-powered risk-education tool, not a law firm, and is not a substitute for an attorney. For complex or high-stakes matters, consult a lawyer.
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