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Head to head · 2026

Harvey vs LegalOn

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Harvey

Backed by OpenAI's own startup fund, reaching an $11 billion valuation in 3 years

4.4$333/mo

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LegalOn

Japan's most-adopted contract review AI, now partnered with OpenAI after crossing $65M ARR

4.2$550/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Harvey

    From $333/mo against from $550/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Neither has one

  • Higher rating

    Harvey

    4.4 against 4.2

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Legal AI tools

Side by side

Compared onHarveyLegalOn
Our rating4.4Better4.2
Starts at$333/moBetter$550/mo
Free planNoNo
CategoryLegal AILegal AI
PlansFrom $333/moFrom $550/mo
Key features
  • Document review, due diligence, contract analysis, and legal research in one platform
  • Built specifically for large law firms and corporate legal departments
  • $1B+ raised, $11B valuation, ~$190M ARR as of March 2026
  • Backed by Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, and OpenAI's startup fund
  • Enterprise subscription with custom pricing per firm
  • Attorney-built playbooks ready to use immediately, not built from scratch
  • One of Japan's most-adopted AI contract review platforms before US expansion
  • Surpassed $65M in annual recurring revenue as of October 2025
  • $50M Series E led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, $200M raised total
  • Partnership with OpenAI announced alongside continued product development
Pros
  • Purpose-built for the specific demands of large-firm legal work
  • Exceptionally strong investor backing signals long-term product investment
  • Rapid revenue growth validates real adoption inside major firms
  • Pre-built attorney playbooks remove setup time other contract review tools require
  • Proven adoption at scale in Japan before expanding into a competitive US market
  • Strong recent funding and an OpenAI partnership support continued investment
Cons
  • Enterprise pricing starts around $40,000 a year, out of reach for small firms
  • Per-user unlimited plans running $500-$1,500 a month add up quickly at scale
  • Built for large-firm workflows, less suited to a solo practitioner or small practice
  • Individual plan at $550 a month is a real cost for solo practitioners
  • Enterprise team pricing requires a sales conversation, not published upfront
  • Originally built for the Japanese market, still establishing full US-market depth
CompanyHarvey, founded 2022LegalOn Technologies, founded 2017

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Harvey better than LegalOn?

In our reviews Harvey scores 4.4 and LegalOn scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Harvey: Backed by OpenAI's own startup fund, reaching an $11 billion valuation in 3 years. LegalOn: Japan's most-adopted contract review AI, now partnered with OpenAI after crossing $65M ARR.

Which is cheaper, Harvey or LegalOn?

Harvey has the lower starting price: from $333/mo for Harvey and from $550/mo for LegalOn.

Do Harvey and LegalOn have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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