Comparison
Claude vs CoCounsel
Honest comparison for legal professionals
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Claude
General-purpose AI with powerful legal capabilities through prompting and customization
Flexible plan options
CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters AI legal assistant with Westlaw integration
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Claude | CoCounsel |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Review | ||
| Legal Research | ||
| Document Drafting | ||
| Deposition Prep | ||
| Custom Playbooks | ||
| API Access | ||
| Self-Hosted Option |
Claude Strengths
- Highly customizable with prompts and playbooks
- Fast setup without procurement delays
- Full API access for custom integrations
- Works across all practice areas
CoCounsel Strengths
- Direct integration with Westlaw and Practical Law databases
- Cuts document review time by ~63% (Thomson Reuters studies)
- CoCounsel 2.0: 3x faster processing speed
Choose Claude If...
- You want flexibility and customization
- Budget is a concern
- You need API access for integrations
- You work across multiple practice areas
Choose CoCounsel If...
Westlaw subscribers who need seamless AI integration with Thomson Reuters research ecosystem
Avoid if: You want custom playbooks, local processing, or agentic workflows without waiting for roadmap features
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