Harvey and Legora are the two biggest names in legal AI. Harvey raised $550 million at a $15.5 billion valuation this September, then extended the round to $600 million. Legora raised $600 million at $5.6 billion this spring. Both say they serve many of the largest law firms in the world.
If you're a solo or small firm, the honest answer to "which one?" is usually neither. They're good products, but they aren't sold to firms your size. Here's a quick comparison, and what to use instead.
Full disclosure: we build Ezel, one of the alternatives below.
Harvey vs Legora at a Glance
| Harvey | Legora | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 2022, San Francisco | 2023, Stockholm (as Leya) |
| Reported users | 200,000+ professionals | 130,000+ legal professionals |
| Known for | Vault, Lexis content, Am Law 100 adoption | Tabular Review, Word add-in, client portal |
| Published price | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| How to buy | Request a demo | Book a demo |
User counts are each company's own figures, from the Harvey and Legora websites.
The two do more of the same work than their marketing suggests. Both handle research, drafting, review across large sets of documents, and editing inside Word. The differences are in emphasis: Harvey brings LexisNexis content and the bigger US footprint, while Legora is best known for its spreadsheet-style document review and client collaboration.
Why Neither Fits a Small Practice
- No public price. Neither company publishes one. Legora's terms describe a platform fee plus usage credits, so even the structure of the bill takes a sales call to work out.
- Sold through demos. No self-serve signup, no trial, no solo plan.
- Built for big teams. Much of the value comes from rolling out shared workflows and firm-wide knowledge across many lawyers. A solo pays for that setup without the benefit.
5 Harvey and Legora Alternatives With Prices You Can See
Prices checked October 2026. Confirm on each vendor's site before buying.
1. Westlaw Advantage with CoCounsel
Best for: lawyers who already research in Westlaw.
From $256.75 a month (one circuit) or $399.75 a month (all state and federal) for firms up to 10 attorneys. CoCounsel AI is added through Thomson Reuters' online configurator. You get KeyCite and Westlaw's editorial content.
2. Clio Work
Best for: small firms that want AI research from a vendor they may already use.
$199 per user per month. Built on the vLex case law library and Vincent AI, and sold on its own (no Clio Manage needed) since April 2026.
3. Ezel
Best for: solos and small firms that want research, drafting and document review in one place.
$249 a month for everything, or pay once ($49 or $99) for a single document.
- Document review across many files. Review Tables turn a folder into a grid of answers, each tied to the exact quote and page. Same idea as Legora's Tabular Review.
- Research. Federal and state case law plus 350,000+ documents: statute annotations, judge analytics, AG opinions, ethics opinions and 50-state surveys.
- Drafting. 21,000+ templates, with AI that drafts each section from your notes.
- Redlines. Export real Word track changes under your name.
- Sources you can check. Every AI answer links to where it came from.
No contract, no seat minimum, and you can try it on one real document for $49.
4. Paxton
Best for: solos who want a research and drafting assistant with a free trial.
$499 per user per month, or $2,999 per year. 7-day free trial.
5. Fastcase Through Your Bar
Best for: basic case law research on no budget.
Many state bars give members free vLex Fastcase access. New York's bar, for example, includes New York law free and the national library for $55 a month.
Whatever You Pick, Check the Citations
Courts are sanctioning lawyers for fake AI citations at a steady pace. In Noland v. Land of the Free (Cal. Ct. App. 2025), a lawyer was fined $10,000 after 21 of 23 quotations in a brief turned out to be made up. In Whiting v. City of Athens (6th Cir. 2026), two lawyers were fined $15,000 each.
No tool removes the need to read what you cite. Pick one that shows its sources, and open them. Our guide to state bar AI rules covers what your bar expects.
FAQ
Q: How much does Harvey cost?
A: Harvey doesn't publish its pricing. You get a quote after a demo with its sales team. Figures you see online are third-party estimates, and they vary widely.
Q: Is there a Harvey free trial?
A: No. Harvey offers demos, not a free trial or self-serve signup.
Q: How much does Legora cost?
A: Legora doesn't publish its pricing either. Its terms describe a platform fee plus usage credits, with the actual amounts set in each customer's order form.
Q: Can a solo attorney buy Harvey or Legora?
A: Both have pages for smaller firms, but neither offers a solo plan or self-serve signup. You'd need to book a demo and negotiate a contract.
Q: What is the best Harvey alternative for a solo attorney?
A: It depends on how you work. Westlaw Advantage suits lawyers who already research in Westlaw. Ezel ($249 a month) and Clio Work ($199 per user per month) cover research and drafting at a flat price. Paxton offers a free trial, and many bars give members free Fastcase access.
Quick Guide
- You live in Westlaw: Westlaw Advantage with CoCounsel.
- You want research, drafting and review for one flat price: Ezel.
- You want AI research from Clio: Clio Work.
- You want a free trial first: Paxton.
- You have no budget: your bar's Fastcase access.
- Your firm has 50+ lawyers: Harvey and Legora are worth a demo.
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