✅ Founded in Canada, expanded globally as a DIY legal document service focused on small businesses and individuals. Acquired by Telus Communications in 2020.
✅ Founded by Brian Lee, Brian Liu, and Edward Hartman to democratize access to legal services. Public company (NASDAQ: LZ) focused on self-service legal solutions for consumers and small businesses.
✅ Extensive template library of 150+ legal documents with jurisdiction-specific versions; affordable subscription model with pay-per-document options
✅ Affordable DIY legal document templates; easy business formation services; access to attorney consultations at additional cost
❌ Traditional template-based approach with minimal AI implementation; relies on form-filling rather than intelligent assistance
❓ Basic document assembly functionality with limited AI capabilities; recently introduced some AI features for document creation
✅ Standard encryption for data transmission
✅ Standard encryption for data protection
❓ Limited publicly available information about specific security certifications
❓ Standard security measures but limited public information about certifications
✅ Privacy policy states they don't sell personal information to third parties
✅ Data stored in US; privacy policy outlines data usage
❓ Basic email/password authentication with limited advanced options
❓ Basic username/password authentication; lacks advanced options
❓ Limited access controls for document sharing
❌ Limited access controls
✅ GDPR and local privacy law compliance
✅ Compliant with applicable US regulations
❓ Template-based document creation with question-based customization but no AI drafting capabilities
❓ Template-based document creation with minimal customization options; lacks sophisticated AI drafting capabilities
❌ Limited collaboration features; primarily single-user focused
❌ Limited collaboration features; primarily single-user focused
❌ No contract review capabilities
❌ No AI-powered contract review capabilities
❓ Basic document storage but lacks comprehensive contract lifecycle management
❓ Basic document storage but lacks comprehensive contract lifecycle management
❌ No workflow or approval management system
❌ No workflow or approval management capabilities
❓ Basic document styling and formatting; may require manual adjustments for complex documents
❌ Basic formatting only; lacks support for complex legal styling
❌ Very limited third-party integrations
❓ Limited integrations with accounting software and some business tools
✅ Basic e-signature capabilities included in subscription plans
✅ Basic e-signature capabilities for certain documents
❌ No reporting or analytics features
❌ No significant reporting or analytics capabilities
✅ Basic document assembly through guided questionnaires and template selection
✅ Basic template-based document assembly with guided questionnaires
❌ No AI-powered editing features
❌ No AI-powered document editing capabilities
❌ No legal research integration
❌ No legal research capabilities
❌ No negotiation support tools
❌ No negotiation support tools
❌ No data extraction or OCR capabilities
❌ No data extraction or OCR capabilities
✅ Mobile-responsive website but no dedicated mobile app
✅ Mobile-optimized website and app
❌ No direct integration with cloud storage solutions
❌ No direct integration with cloud storage solutions
❌ No community clause library
❌ No community clause library
❌ No private clause library functionality
❌ No private clause library capabilities
❓ Pre-built templates available but not community-contributed
❓ Pre-defined templates available but not community-driven
❓ Document storage available but limited template customization and management
❌ No ability to create or maintain private template libraries
✅ Documents can be downloaded in Word format
✅ Documents can be downloaded in Word format
❓ Some users report formatting inconsistencies when editing downloaded documents
❓ Templates have limited customization options; may require reformatting for professional use
❓ Users mention limitations in document customization, unexpected renewal charges, and occasionally outdated legal information
❓ Upselling tactics, limited customization options, and additional costs for attorney assistance
✅ Email, chat, and phone support available
✅ Phone, email, and chat support available
❌ Not available for standard plans
❌ Not available for standard packages
✅ Self-service onboarding with minimal guidance needed
✅ Self-guided; minimal onboarding required
✅ Self-service onboarding with minimal guidance needed
✅ Self-guided; minimal onboarding required
✅Established legal document template provider, but not AI-focused like Genie
✅Established legal services company founded in 2001
✅ 2001 - Established online legal document provider
✅ 2001 - Pioneer in online legal services for consumers and small businesses
❌No AI capabilities, unlike Genie's proprietary intelligence and research support
❌AI accuracy and transparency not highlighted as a key focus
✅ Claims over 10 million users worldwide
✅ Over 4 million customers served; popular among small businesses and startups
✅ Web-based platform with no installation required
✅ Web-based platform with document downloads (not a plugin)
✅Cloud-based (SaaS)
✅Cloud-based (SaaS)
✅ Small businesses, startups, individuals, and entrepreneurs
✅ Consumers, entrepreneurs, and small to medium-sized businesses
❓ General templates across common business needs rather than industry-specific expertise
✅ General business formation, intellectual property, estate planning
✅ US, Canada, UK, Australia, and limited presence in other countries
✅ United States, with some international services (UK and select countries)
✅ Subscription: $39.95/month, $89.95/year, or pay-per-document options starting at $7.99
✅ Pay-per-document or subscription options starting at $89/year for basic business legal forms; additional fees for specific services like business formation ($149-$349)
❓ No published uptime guarantee
❓ No published uptime guarantee
Generating trustworthy documents that are governed by the correct country law, and drafted using plain English terms, combined with legalese would otherwise be held up on lawyers desks for months! Genie makes it possible to move forward promptly on projects.
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Genie was so intuitive, and easy to use, allowed me to not only review but adjust my document so that my clients and me were protected and expectations were clear.
As a freelancer, I can now prepare proper long-form legal contracts for and with my clients, using AI
I am happy to see the level of security employed by this site. As some of the information they hold through documents we create is sensitive it is imperative that security is at the forefront of Genie's considerations. I would not want this information to be available to anyone, especially competitors.
I was trying to create an NDA for a contractor service and needed someone or an AI to help me do that and also to proof read the document to be sure all details were there, then I stumbled on Ƶ and tried it out and to my surprise it actually worked well!
Ƶ has streamlined the legal review process and improved overall efficiency. Couldn't recommend it enough.
I use Genie for creating contracts for software development, it's better than the LLMs, but not perfect yet. I still need a lawyer to finish things off.
Given my time constraints, I like the support that Genie offers, compared to LexisNexis
It’s simple and the interface is easy to engage with. I'd say it's made my practice possible and I'm not exaggerating.
WIth Genie I'm saving time, meaning that more work can be taken care of by my own self rather than depending upon others.
Before Genie, it would take 2-3 hours to tailor boilerplate templates to my needs even if they're straightforward. By the time I've done that, even if it's easy, I've used a whole morning. Genie can now do the heavy lifting of creating that viable first draft for me, which is automatically tailored to my key requirements, and I can then refine. It’s a massive time saver.
Great tool for start ups looking to get legal documents done quickly.
Now that I’m using Genie for drafting documents, I’m saving 12-15 hours of my time a week and I’m saving €20,000 a year on legal fees.
Speed and productivity are massively enhanced with Genie, alongside tools like Docusign and Grammarly
I was bogged down with manual reviews, constantly battling with consistency or missing a small but key detail. Their AI document review feature has been a game changer. I keep coming back to them time and time again.
Genie saves me time, gives me confidence in handling legal matters, and produces clear, customizable agreements. It's extremely easy to export for signing with a tool like Docusign, and I’ve already recommended it to others!
I use Genie for document review, which has significantly improved my workflow. When I found it, I was struggling with efficiently catching typos and inaccuracies in legal documents. Since using Genie, I've noticed a marked improvement in the quality of my reviews. I save about 2 hours per contract, and I can finalize agreements much faster.
The cost of drafting high-quality legal drafting for start-ups can be substantial. When searching for a solution to this problem, I thought of Genie. They offer an excellent, user-friendly platform that allows us to draft, review, and create contracts with just the click of a button. The team is always available to address any issues that arise, and I don’t think I’ve ever talked about a product as much as Genie.
I don't trust standard AI for any legal work, but with Genie, I have a lot of confidence! I love the interface, how easy it is to use and all the many improvements that have been made since I first started using it.
Easy to use and no customer support needed. Which was a surprise, since I had never used AI documents or the Genie applications.
Not many tools have a clause library, based on substantiated data. Genie does!
Genie's template library and smart AI has saved us so much time and headache in getting our contracts drafted and improved. It's incredibly impactful for fast-growing companies like us who have to quickly get on top of contracts in employment, sales, partnerships, etc.
Can’t find the right template? Create the bespoke agreement in minutes by conversing with our AI and tailoring to your needs
Ask Genie to edit your document in the same way you’d ask a paralegal. Genie makes track changes, and explains its thinking just like a junior lawyer would.
Can’t find the right template? Create the bespoke agreement in minutes by conversing with our AI and tailoring to your needs