LexDraft vs Gavel Exec
Facts checked on 14 October 2026. Prices change, so check each vendor's page before you decide.
Gavel makes two products: Gavel Exec for AI contract review and drafting, and Gavel Workflows for document automation. Gavel says it has been acquired by Relativity. This page compares Gavel Exec with LexDraft.
The short answer
- Choose Gavel Exec if your team wants precedent-based redlines, market benchmarks and shared workspaces, from a vendor that is SOC 2 Type II certified today.
- Choose LexDraft if you are a US solo lawyer or small firm that wants a lower entry price ($99 a month for Professional), a free plan with no end date, and case-law citations checked against CourtListener.
Both run inside Microsoft Word and both publish their prices.
Side by side
| LexDraft | Gavel Exec | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Professional: $99 a month or $990 a year. Business: $199 a month or $1,990 a year. Enterprise: custom. | $160 a month per user, or $1,740 per user billed annually. Team pricing for 10+ seats. |
| Paid usage | Professional: 100,000 generated words a month. Business: unlimited words. | 1,000 completions a month on paid plans. |
| Free entry | Free plan: 5,000 generated words a month, no time limit, no credit card. | 25 free queries per user, no credit card. |
| Where it works | Word add-in: Word 365 (Windows and Mac), Word 2021, Word on the web. | Microsoft Word and online. |
| Review | Risk-scored clause review, redlines as native tracked changes, word-level edits. | Redlines full agreements in Word with negotiation-ready comments, using precedent and playbooks. |
| Playbooks | Four built-in: NDA, SaaS MSA, DPA, Services. | Built-in playbooks or your own. |
| Consistency checks | Defined-term and cross-reference checks that run without AI. | Checks for missing terms and inconsistencies. |
| Case-law citations | Checked against CourtListener, with a verified or unverified mark. | See Gavel's product pages. |
| Security | SOC 2 Type II on the roadmap, not complete. | SOC 2 Type II certified. Zero Data Retention agreements with AI providers. |
Where Gavel Exec is stronger
- Security paperwork today. Gavel Exec is SOC 2 Type II certified. LexDraft's audit is on the roadmap.
- Market benchmarks. Gavel compares your clause language with market data to flag off-market terms.
- Team features. Workspaces, shared playbooks and matter-based projects, with access controls.
- Document automation. Gavel also sells Gavel Workflows, from $83 a month, for building documents from intake forms.
Where LexDraft is stronger
- Lower entry price. Professional is $99 a month, compared with Gavel Exec at $160 a month per user.
- A free plan that renews. 5,000 generated words every month with no time limit, roughly 3 to 5 NDAs. Gavel Exec starts you with 25 free queries per user.
- Case-law citation check. Citations in your draft can be checked against CourtListener's US opinions. Counsel must still verify each one.
- Rule-based checks. Defined-term and cross-reference checks are rule-based and run without AI.
Which should you pick?
| If you... | Pick |
|---|---|
| Need SOC 2 Type II certification for a vendor review | Gavel Exec |
| Want market benchmarks on each clause | Gavel Exec |
| Also want document automation from intake forms | Gavel |
| Are a US solo or small firm watching cost | LexDraft |
| Want to test for weeks before paying | LexDraft |
| Cite US case law in your drafts | LexDraft |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gavel Exec cost?
Gavel lists $160 a month per user, or $1,740 per user billed annually, with team pricing for 10 or more seats.
Is Gavel Exec free?
You can start with 25 free queries per user and no credit card. Paid plans include 1,000 completions a month.
Is LexDraft free?
Yes, there is a free plan: 5,000 generated words a month, no time limit, no credit card.
Which is better for a solo lawyer, Gavel Exec or LexDraft?
If you need SOC 2 paperwork or market benchmarks, Gavel Exec. If you want the lower monthly price and a citation check, LexDraft.
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Gavel and Gavel Exec are trademarks of their owner. This page compares public information as of 14 October 2026 and is not endorsed by Gavel. LexDraft does not give legal advice; qualified counsel must review every draft. Spotted something out of date? Email support@lexdraft.ai and we will fix it.