Genie AI vs Microsoft Word

What is Genie AI?

Genie AI is a secure intelligent platform that streamlines contract drafting, reviewing, and editing with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools.

What is

Microsoft Word

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Created by Microsoft as part of its Office suite, Word has evolved from basic word processor to cloud-connected collaborative editor with AI capabilities, maintaining position as the standard document editor across industries

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Core Features
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AI and Machine Learning Capabilities

✅ Lawyer-supported AI and ML at the core of the platform

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❌ Microsoft Copilot provides general AI assistance for writing and editing, but lacks specialized legal AI capabilities tailored for contract drafting and analysis

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Advanced algorithms that learn from legal documents to automate and enhance contract analysis, drafting, and review processes.

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Contract Drafting

✅ AI-assisted contract drafting capabilities

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❌ Basic text editor with templates, but no specialized contract drafting features beyond what Copilot offers for general text generation

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Does the platform offer a streamlined system for creating full-length legal documents from scratch using AI-powered suggestions, templates, and clause libraries?

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Contract Review

✅ AI-powered contract analysis with clause-specific risk assessments

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❌ Basic spelling and grammar checks with Editor, but no specialized legal review capabilities without add-ins

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Can the platform run a systematic analysis of legal documents to identify risks, obligations, and key terms while suggesting necessary changes and improvements?

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Document Assembly

✅ AI-powered document assembly

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❌ Basic template functionality but no specialized legal document assembly features

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Can the platform be used to combine pre-approved legal content and templates to quickly create new contracts and legal documents?

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AI Document Editing

✅ AI-powered document editing: Ask Genie to edit your styling, suggest new clause text, or analyze key clauses. Shows tracked changes, and is private per party. Genie assists with and automates entire workflows, not just producing text responses.

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❌ Copilot offers general AI editing assistance but lacks legal-specific capabilities for contract language, terms, and clauses

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❓Does the platform enhance document editing by suggesting improvements, corrections, and alternative language in the document, in real-time?

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Legal Research Integration

❌ AI-powered legal research assistance available within the document editor, requiring specific prompts.

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❌ No built-in legal research capabilities

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❓Does the platform directly connect to legal databases and precedents that enable research and citation while drafting documents?

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Negotiation Support

✅ Tools to support negotiation, including clause-by-clause editing and collaboration features.

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❌ Basic track changes and comments, but no specialized negotiation tools for contract collaboration

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❓Can the platform help track, manage and respond to contract changes and counterparty requests during negotiations?

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Data Extraction and OCR

✅Genie AI offers OCR capabilities. ✅Genie AI offers data extraction through their API and integrations.

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❌ Basic OCR capabilities through Microsoft 365 ecosystem but lacks specialized legal data extraction features

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❓Can the platform automatically convert scanned documents and images into searchable, editable text while pulling out key information and data points?

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COLLABORATION & WORKFLOW
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Collaboration Tools

✅ Built-in real-time collaboration features just like Office365 or Google Docs (No need to download your red-lined version, and make it editable, then send it on - it's all doable within Genie)

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✅ Robust real-time collaboration in Microsoft 365 versions with commenting, tracked changes, and co-authoring

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❓Does the platform enable multiple team members to work together on contracts in real-time, with comments, tracked changes, and version control?

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Workflow and Approval Management

✅ Workflow automation

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❌ Basic review tools but requires integration with other Microsoft products (SharePoint, Teams) for comprehensive workflow management

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❓Does the platform automate routine legal tasks and document processes through customizable rules and triggers, reducing manual work and streamlining operations?

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Contract Management

✅ Manage your projects and organize your own template and clause library

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❌ No native contract management capabilities

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❓Does the platform house a centralized system to store, track, and monitor contracts throughout their lifecycle, from creation to expiry?

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Reporting and Analytics

✅ Company and user level reporting and analytics

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❌ Basic document statistics but no legal-specific analytics

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❓Can the platform track, measure, and visualize contract data, or team usage data to provide real-time ROI figures, actionable business and individual performance insights?

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LIBRARIES & TEMPLATES
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Private Clause Library

✅ Private clause library (usable only by your legal team)

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❌ Can be implemented with add-ins or custom solutions, but not native functionality

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❓A secure repository where organizations store and manage their own frequently-used contract clauses and legal language.

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Community Template Library

✅ Community template library available to create modular contracts

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❌ Microsoft template gallery contains some basic legal templates, but not an extensive community-driven library

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❓A shared collection of pre-built legal document templates, contributed to and accessible by all users of the platform.

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Private Template Library

✅ Bring your own library of private templates usable only by your legal team, within Genie

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✅ Supports creation and storage of custom templates

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❓A secure collection of your organization's customized document templates, accessible only to authorized team members within your company.

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TECHNICAL ASPECTS
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Platform Type (Native vs Plugin)

✅ Cloud-based (SaaS)

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✅Available as both cloud-based (Microsoft 365) and on-premises (Microsoft Office) deployments

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❓Is the platform accessible on the cloud and/or can it be installed directly on-premises, or using company servers?

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Microsoft Word Compatibility

✅ Import and export Word documents (.docx) with reasonable formatting fidelity. Some styling and complex formatting may not be perfectly preserved.

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✅ Native .docx format creator and gold standard for document compatibility

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❓A seamless integration with Microsoft Word that allows users to draft and edit documents directly within the familiar Word interface.

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Integration with Storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)

❌Coming soon (request this feature)

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✅ Native integration with OneDrive and SharePoint; third-party connectors available for Google Drive and Dropbox

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❓Does the platform connect with popular cloud storage platforms to access and manage documents directly within the system?

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Integration with Other Tools

❌ Integrates with Microsoft Word, allowing direct editing and collaboration within the platform.

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✅ Extensive integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem and thousands of third-party applications

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❓Can you connect with your existing software via standardized APIs and/or custom integrations?

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Complex Legal Styling and Formatting

✅ Full numbering support + AI auto-styling and formatting

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✅ Advanced styling, formatting, numbering, cross-references, and table of contents generation

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❓Can you automatically apply and maintain professional legal document formatting, including numbering, cross-references, and hierarchical styles when editing, and when importing/exporting to MS Word?

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Security & compliance
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End-to-end Encryption

❌ End-to-end encryption and encryption at rest

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✅ Enterprise-grade security with encryption for Microsoft 365 subscribers

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❓Does data remain encrypted during transmission and storage, protecting sensitive information at every stage of handling?

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Security Certifications

✅ Compliant with ISO27001 and SOC2 Type 2

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✅ ISO 27001, SOC 1 and SOC 2, HIPAA, and numerous other certifications as part of Microsoft 365

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❓Which recognized security certifications and regulatory standards can verify the robustness of the platform's data protection measures?

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Data Sovereignty & Privacy

✅ Genie AI prioritizes data sovereignty by not training its models on user data. However, data may be processed by third-party LLMs subject to their respective data handling policies.

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✅ Regional data centers and compliance with local data sovereignty requirements

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❓Can the customer own their own data, or can the platform use it and process it, to train their Legal AI models for example?

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Authentication Methods

❌Multiple authentication options (coming soon) (request this feature)

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✅ Multiple authentication options including MFA, passwordless, and SSO

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❓Does the platform offer secure login options including API keys, 2FA, tokens, and/or single sign-on to manage system access?

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Permissions & Access Control

✅ Granular access control features

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✅ Granular permissions at document level with Information Rights Management for enterprise users

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❓Can you manage who can view, edit, and share documents through customizable user roles and restrictions?

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Compliance Standards

✅ Compliant with GDPR and UK GDPR standards

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✅ Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and other major regulations

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❓Does the platform comply with international data protection requirements including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy laws?

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Customer Support Options

✅ Multiple support channels available (e.g., email, in-app messaging)

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✅ Multiple support channels available (community forums, chat, phone, email)

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❓Is there a dedicated support team providing assistance through multiple channels including live chat, email, and phone, with defined response time commitments?

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Onboarding Process

✅ For our custom plans, get setup within 3 days with a guided onboarding plan

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❌ Familiar to most users, but complex features require training; Microsoft 365 enterprise implementations can take weeks

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❓Is there a structured process to get teams up and running with personalized training, data migration, and system configuration support?

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Training & Resources

✅ 1-2 weeks from agreement to full implementation

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Pilot: ❌ Enterprise customers can pilot Microsoft 365 with structured process; smaller organizations self-serveImplementation Timeline: ❌ Individual/small team setup is immediate; enterprise implementations typically take 2-6 weeks

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❓If you do go down the sales process (not self-serve) then most want a quick and tailored pilot, followed by rapid implementation.

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PRICING & ROI
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Pricing Model

✅ Genie AI offers a range of subscription plans based on usage.

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❌ Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $6/user/month; Microsoft 365 Business Standard: $12.50/user/month; Microsoft 365 Business Premium: $22/user/month; Copilot for Microsoft 365: additional $30/user/month

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❓Subscription fees, usage limits, and additional costs for accessing and using the platform's features.

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edits for you

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