Law Insider
Law Insider started as a comprehensive online database containing millions of publicly filed contracts and clauses, serving as a critical resource for legal professionals needing examples for research and drafting. Users can search for specific clauses, definitions, and entire agreements. Recently (announced March 2025, launching April 2025), Law Insider partnered with SimpleDocs to integrate a suite of AI-powered tools directly into its platform and via a Microsoft Word add-in. These tools leverage AI (including OpenAI technology) combined with Law Insider's extensive database to assist with drafting clauses, reviewing and redlining third-party contracts based on customizable playbooks, and benchmarking clauses using the "Law Insider Index Score." The platform aims to make sophisticated contract AI tools accessible and affordable, particularly for solo practitioners, small firms, and in-house counsel.
Key Information
Pricing
Model: Subscription-based (monthly and annual options). Team plans available.
Starting at: AI tools bundled into existing plans starting at $29/month (individual) and $49/month (team user) as of March 2025 announcement. G2 mentions older pricing info suggesting Small Business/Mid-Market plans were \~38% less expensive than average legal research tools (data from 2020). Contact for current quotes.
Free Plan: Not Available
Trial: Not Available
Audience
Primary: Solo practitioners, Small to mid-sized law firms, Corporate Legal Departments, Business Owners.
Secondary: Legal Academics, Paralegals, Contract Managers.
Use Case
Contract drafting research (finding sample clauses/contracts), AI-assisted contract drafting and review.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Vast resource for contract examples and precedents.
- AI features significantly speed up drafting and review.
- Affordable entry point for AI contract tools.
- Benchmarking provides objective comparison points.
- Integration into existing workflows (Word).
Limitations
- AI features are relatively new (launching April 2025).
- Database primarily consists of publicly filed documents, which may not cover all contract types or nuances.
- Free access is limited; full features require subscription.
- Effectiveness of AI depends on the quality of prompts and underlying data.
AI Capabilities
- AI-assisted clause drafting (using OpenAI + validation against Law Insider database).
- AI-powered contract review and redlining based on playbooks.
- AI-driven benchmarking (Law Insider Index Score).
- AI-powered search enhancements for the database.
- AI assistant for Q&A related to clauses/contracts.
Integrations
- Microsoft Word (via add-in).
- API available.
Unique Features
- Access to one of the world's largest public contract databases.
- Integration of AI tools directly validated against this real-world database.
- Affordable pricing for AI contract tools, targeting smaller firms and solos.
- Integration into Microsoft Word.
- Clause benchmarking feature (Index Score).
Disclaimer: Information accuracy is not guaranteed. Always verify details directly with the provider and consult with qualified professionals before making decisions. This tool is not a substitute for legal advice.