Drafting & Documents · Review
Initial take, not yet hands-on testedGavel
Our verdict
Best for: Firms automating repeatable documents from intake questionnaires.
Watch out for: Templates take setup time before the automation pays off.
AI contract review (Gavel Exec) and document automation (Gavel Workflows); acquired by Relativity in June 2026.
Ownership: Gavel was acquired by Relativity.
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Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong fit for: Firms automating repeatable documents from intake questionnaires.
Cons
- Templates take setup time before the automation pays off.
- Not yet hands-on tested by us
Who it’s for
- Best for
- Firms automating repeatable documents from intake questionnaires.
Listed under: Drafting & Documents Contract Review Intake & Client Communication
Pricing
Free to start; paid plans from $83 per vendor (gavel.io/pricing, 2026-10-14).
As listed on 2026-10-14. Pricing changes; confirm with the vendor.
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Sources
- gavel.io/resources/gavel-is-joining-relativity
- relativity.com/news-events/relativity-acquires-gavel-to-extend-its-ai-platform-for-legal-data-intelligence-into-microsoft-word
Vendor pages we checked, accessed 2026-10-14.
FAQ
Who is Gavel best for?
In our verdict: Firms automating repeatable documents from intake questionnaires.
What should I watch out for with Gavel?
In our verdict: Templates take setup time before the automation pays off.
How much does Gavel cost?
Free to start; paid plans from $83 per vendor (gavel.io/pricing, 2026-10-14).