Comparison
Claude vs Spellbook
Honest comparison for legal professionals
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Claude
General-purpose AI with powerful legal capabilities through prompting and customization
Flexible plan options
Spellbook
AI-powered contract drafting in Microsoft Word
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Claude | Spellbook |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Spellbook Strengths
- Native Microsoft Word integration for seamless contract drafting
- Clause Library (July 2025): Import your firm's precedent language
- Market Comparison (beta): Benchmarking against anonymized deal data
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 Spellbook If...
Transactional lawyers whose work is exclusively contract drafting and need native Word integration
Avoid if: You need legal research, litigation support, or AI capabilities beyond contract work
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