A Transparent Comparison for Law Firms Evaluating Legal AI Tools
If you're comparing Unplex and Harvey, you're likely searching for a solution that helps your team move faster, work smarter, and stay compliant with privacy standards.
Both platforms offer AI-powered legal capabilities — but they are built with different specializations, target markets, and deployment approaches in mind.
This page gives you a detailed breakdown across five core areas:
Product capabilities
Integrations
Onboarding
Support
Pricing
And most importantly, we help you answer: "Which platform is right for your legal practice?"
1. Product Capabilities
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Feature
Unplex
Harvey
AI Copilot (chat interface)
Legal AI assistant with access to all project data, user management, document preview, automatic OCR, and document indexing
AI-powered legal research and document analysis with natural language queries
Document redlining
Word add-in with specialized assistants for contract review, template generator, definition checks, legal writing improvements, and open input - all proposed revisions shown as markups with comments and risk assessment
Limited: Document analysis and comparison capabilities but no native redlining with markup features
Legal discovery matrix
Legal discovery matrix processing thousands of pages in minutes
Limited: Bulk document analysis and organization but no dedicated discovery matrix functionality
Drafting workflows
Multiple specialized legal agents for different workflows with template-aware outputs
Available: Custom workflows and document drafting with firm-specific templates
Jurisdictional fit
Purpose-built for Swiss, German, and EU law
Global: Multi-jurisdictional support with US, UK, and international law coverage
Hosting options
Swiss cloud, Microsoft Azure integration, or on-premise
Microsoft Azure deployment with enterprise-grade security
Summary:
• Unplex excels at specialized legal document automation with comprehensive Word add-in assistants, clause-aware redlining with risk assessment, legal discovery matrices, and comprehensive project data management
• Harvey is designed more for large-scale legal research, document analysis, and workflow automation with global jurisdictional coverage
2. Integrations
Integration Area
Unplex
Harvey
Microsoft Word Add-in
Deep integration with Word revision tracking, markups, comment revisions, internal/counterparty comments, editable revisions, risk indication, customized instructions, and document chat
Available: Microsoft Word Add-in for document drafting and editing using precedents
Outlook Integration
Email sync with project management and matter organization
Not available: No dedicated Outlook integration
Cloud Integration
Native integration with Microsoft, Google, and Dropbox cloud storage
Available: Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive integration
eSignature Platforms
DeepSign integration for document execution
Not available: No dedicated eSignature platform integration
Available: LexisNexis partnership for US case law and Shepard's Citations
Web Search Agents
Available for legal research and information gathering
Available: Advanced legal research with case law and regulatory content
APIs for Internal Systems
Available on request for enterprise clients
Available: API integrations and custom workflow development
Summary:
• Unplex offers deep legal-specific integrations with Swiss legal databases and advanced Word collaboration features designed for legal workflows
• Harvey provides enterprise-scale integrations with major legal databases and Microsoft ecosystem but lacks multi-cloud and eSignature capabilities
3. Onboarding
Setup Criteria
Unplex
Harvey
Typical Setup Time
Fast: <1 hour for individual users, same-day team deployment
Extended: Multi-week enterprise deployment with custom model training
Trial Availability
Immediate: 10-day free trial, no credit card required
Enterprise-only: Waitlist and demo process for qualified firms
Learning Curve
Low: Works within familiar Microsoft Word environment
Medium: Requires training on platform-specific workflows and interfaces
IT Involvement
Optional: Can be deployed without IT support
Required: Enterprise IT setup and security configuration
Initial Value
Immediate: Contract review and redlining ready on Day 1
Gradual: Full value after custom model training and workflow setup
Summary:
• Unplex is optimized for rapid legal-specific deployment with minimal training
• Harvey requires enterprise-scale deployment with extensive setup and training processes
4. Support & Adaptability
Support & Customization
Unplex
Harvey
Support Model
Direct access to Swiss-based product and legal tech team
White-glove enterprise support with dedicated account management
Customization Depth
Task-specific agents adaptable to firm language and structure
Extensive: Custom LLM training with firm-specific data and templates
Documentation
In-product guides with 1:1 onboarding support
Comprehensive enterprise documentation and training programs
Roadmap Collaboration
User-driven roadmap, especially for midsize firms
Enterprise-focused: Roadmap driven by large law firm partnerships
Geographic Coverage
Strong support for Swiss, German, and EU law
Global: Multi-jurisdictional support with focus on US and UK markets
Compliance Support
Built-in compliance with GDPR, Swiss FADP, and legal regulations
Enterprise-grade compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks
Summary:
• Unplex offers specialized legal support with direct access to product team
• Harvey provides enterprise-scale support with extensive customization capabilities for large firms
5. Pricing
Pricing Factor
Unplex
Harvey
Per-user Cost
CHF 100–200/month (transparent pricing tiers)
Not public: Enterprise pricing, estimated $500-1000+/month per user
Minimum Commitment
None: Available to solo practitioners and small teams
High: Enterprise contracts with significant minimum commitments
Trial Terms
Free: 10-day trial, instant access, no credit card
Enterprise-only: Waitlist and qualification process required
Target Market
Small to midsize law firms, legal professionals
Large law firms, Fortune 500 in-house legal departments
Payment Flexibility
Flexible scaling, monthly billing options
Annual: Enterprise contracts with multi-year commitments
Total Cost of Ownership
Standalone pricing with Swiss hosting included
High enterprise pricing plus implementation and training costs
Summary:
• Unplex offers transparent legal-specific pricing accessible to firms of all sizes
• Harvey is priced for enterprise deployment with significant upfront investment
Which Platform Is Right for You?
Unplex is a better fit if...
You're a solo, small, or midsize law firm needing immediate legal AI capabilities
You require specialized document redlining with markup, comments, and risk assessment
You need Swiss-grade data sovereignty and compliance with GDPR, Swiss FADP
You want transparent pricing without enterprise sales processes
You prefer rapid deployment with same-day implementation
You value direct support from legal technology specialists
You need multi-cloud integration and eSignature capabilities
Harvey is a better fit if...
You're a large law firm or Fortune 500 in-house legal department with complex requirements
You need extensive legal research capabilities with global jurisdictional coverage
You want custom LLM training with your firm's specific data and templates
You have enterprise IT resources to support comprehensive deployment
You're willing to invest in high-cost, long-term contracts for advanced capabilities
You need integration with major legal databases like LexisNexis
You require white-glove enterprise support with dedicated account management
Key Differentiators
Unplex Strengths:
Rapid deployment: Same-day implementation vs. multi-week enterprise setup
Document redlining: Native Word redlining with markups vs. limited document analysis
Transparent pricing: CHF 100-200/month vs. undisclosed enterprise pricing
Swiss privacy: Geographic data control vs. Azure-only deployment
Small firm focus: Accessible to solo practitioners vs. enterprise-only
Harvey Strengths:
Enterprise scale: Built for large law firms with complex requirements
Global coverage: Multi-jurisdictional support vs. EU/Swiss focus
Custom LLM training: Firm-specific model training vs. pre-built agents
Major partnerships: LexisNexis integration vs. regional databases
Advanced research: Comprehensive legal research vs. focused workflows
Market Positioning
Enterprise vs. SME Focus
Harvey targets large law firms and Fortune 500 companies with enterprise-scale requirements, high budgets, and complex deployment needs.
Unplex focuses on small to midsize law firms seeking immediate value, transparent pricing, and rapid deployment without enterprise complexity.
Data Sovereignty
Unplex offers Swiss hosting with geographic data control, crucial for European firms with strict data residency requirements.
Harvey processes data within Microsoft Azure infrastructure, providing enterprise-grade security but less geographic control.
Implementation Philosophy
Unplex prioritizes immediate usability with minimal setup, targeting lawyers who want to start using AI tools immediately.
Harvey requires significant investment in custom training and enterprise deployment, targeting firms that can dedicate resources to comprehensive AI transformation.
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