GenieAI vs Contract Companion
Updated 31 May 2026
What is GenieAI?
GenieAI is a secure intelligent platform that streamlines contract drafting, reviewing, and editing with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools.
What is Contract Companion?
Initially developed by Microsystems, which was acquired by Litera in 2020. Part of Litera's suite of document drafting and review tools aimed at improving document quality.
Lawyer-supported AI and ML at the core of the platform
Uses pattern recognition to identify errors, but lacks generative AI capabilities for drafting
AI-assisted contract drafting capabilities
Not designed for contract drafting; focuses on reviewing existing documents
AI-powered contract analysis with clause-specific risk assessments
Strong in proofreading and error detection, with specialized checks for defined terms, numbering, and formatting
AI-powered document assembly
No document assembly capabilities
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.
Provides suggestions for fixing errors but does not offer content generation or substantive editing
AI-powered legal research assistance available within the document editor and free dedicated research platform: https://search.genieai.co/
No legal research capabilities
Tools to support negotiation, including clause-by-clause editing and collaboration features.
No specific negotiation tools or features
GenieAI offers OCR capabilities and data extraction through their API and integrations.
No data extraction or OCR capabilities
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)
Limited collaboration features as primarily a review tool
Workflow automation
No workflow or approval management capabilities
Manage your projects and organize your own template and clause library
Not a contract management solution
Company and user level reporting and analytics
Basic reporting on document issues identified
Import and export Word documents (.docx) with reasonable formatting fidelity. Some styling and complex formatting may not be perfectly preserved.
Deep integration with Microsoft Word as a native add-in
Coming soon
Limited to what Microsoft Word supports
Integrates with Microsoft Word, allowing direct editing and collaboration within the platform.
Integrates with other Litera products in their document lifecycle ecosystem
Full numbering support + AI auto-styling and formatting
Specifically designed to check and fix legal document formatting
Cloud-based (SaaS)
End-to-end encryption and encryption at rest
Security follows Microsoft Word and organization's infrastructure
Compliant with ISO27001 and SOC2 Type 2
Complies with industry security standards as part of Litera
GenieAI 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.
Does not share confidential document information with external systems
Multiple authentication options (coming soon)
Authentication handled through Microsoft Office and organizational IT
Granular access control features
Limited to organizational IT control over software distribution
Compliant with GDPR and UK GDPR standards
Compliant with major privacy regulations
Multiple support channels available (e.g., email, in-app messaging)
Support through Litera's customer service channels
For our custom plans, get setup within 3 days with a guided onboarding plan
Installation and basic training typically completed within days
Generally positive reviews, specific issues may vary
Users mention occasional false positives and limited functionality beyond error checking
GenieAI offers a range of subscription plans based on usage.
Subscription-based pricing typically structured per user or seat license
Self-serve: ❌ Requires installation and some configuration before useSales: ❌ Typically requires procurement process and IT involvement
Frequently asked questions
What is GenieAI?
GenieAI is a secure, AI-powered legal platform for drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts. It combines lawyer-trained AI with enterprise-grade security, real-time collaboration, and Microsoft Word compatibility. You can try GenieAI for free - no credit card required.
What should I consider when choosing legal AI software?
Look at security and data handling, how accurate the AI is on real legal work, how well it fits your existing workflow (Word, collaboration), the breadth of features beyond a single task, and total cost. The best way to judge fit is to trial the tools - you can start with GenieAI for free.
Can Contract Companion draft or negotiate contracts, or is it mainly a proofreading tool?
Contract Companion is focused on reviewing and polishing existing documents - it checks for errors, inconsistent defined terms, and formatting issues, but it cannot draft contracts, assemble documents, or support negotiation workflows. GenieAI covers the full contract lifecycle, from AI-assisted drafting and document assembly through to clause-by-clause negotiation support and workflow automation. If your team needs more than a final-stage proofreader, GenieAI is built for the entire process. Try GenieAI free
Contract Companion lives inside Microsoft Word - does GenieAI work in a similar way?
Contract Companion is a native Word add-in, which makes it a natural fit for teams whose entire workflow runs inside Microsoft Word. GenieAI imports and exports Word documents with strong formatting fidelity and offers its own built-in real-time collaboration environment, but it is a separate platform rather than a Word add-in, so teams should weigh how central Word is to their day-to-day process before choosing between them.