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Head-to-head · AI Legal Workflow Automation

Harvey vs Smokeball

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Harvey #1 in AI Legal Workflow Automation 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Harvey
Smokeball #8 in AI Legal Workflow Automation 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Smokeball

Harvey leads on 0 checks, Smokeball on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHarvey · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresSmokeball · 1 of 2

Harvey scores higher on our rubric for ai legal workflow automation: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Harvey is the better fit for mid-sized and enterprise legal teams. Smokeball is the better fit for small and mid-size firms seeking all-in-one automation.

  • Harvey fits best

    Mid-sized and enterprise legal teams

  • Smokeball fits best

    Small and mid-size firms seeking all-in-one automation

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Side by side

Feature Harvey 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Smokeball 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in AI Legal Workflow Automation #8 in AI Legal Workflow Automation
Best for Mid-sized and enterprise legal teams Small and mid-size firms seeking all-in-one automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Harvey 0/2 · Smokeball 1/2
Document automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Legal intake Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow builder Not checked yet Not checked yet
AI capabilities Not checked yet Not checked yet
Documented integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines legal research, document analysis, drafting, and contract review
  • Workflow agents and reusable playbooks support repeatable legal processes
  • Connects with Microsoft 365 and document-management platforms
  • Combines intake, matter management, billing, trust accounting, and reporting
  • Automates documents with more than 20,000 templates
  • Includes an AI matter assistant for drafting, review, and questions
Cons
  • Pricing is custom and shared during the evaluation process
  • Its broad workflow scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a single-purpose tool
  • Enterprise focus may be a poor fit for teams outside mid-market or enterprise
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plan prices
  • The native desktop application is Windows-only
  • No free plan is offered
Our verdict

Harvey brings legal research, document analysis, contract review, drafting, and workflow automation into one AI platform. It is aimed at law firms, in-house legal departments, and professional-services teams handling complex matters and…

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Smokeball brings together practice management and legal workflow tools for solo attorneys, small firms, and growing legal teams. Its coverage includes client and matter management, intake, a client portal, document automation, time…

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  1. HarveyAI Legal Workflow Automation 9.4Pricing on request
  2. SmokeballAI Legal Workflow Automation 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Harvey — where it wins

    • Combines legal research, document analysis, drafting, and contract review
    • Workflow agents and reusable playbooks support repeatable legal processes
    • Connects with Microsoft 365 and document-management platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is custom and shared during the evaluation process
    • Its broad workflow scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a single-purpose tool
    • Enterprise focus may be a poor fit for teams outside mid-market or enterprise

  • Smokeball — where it wins

    • Combines intake, matter management, billing, trust accounting, and reporting
    • Automates documents with more than 20,000 templates
    • Includes an AI matter assistant for drafting, review, and questions

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plan prices
    • The native desktop application is Windows-only
    • No free plan is offered
  • Harvey9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad legal AI workspace for research, document work, drafting, and repeatable workflows.

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  • Smokeball8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad legal workflow coverage, with quote-based pricing and a Windows-only desktop app.

    Visit SmokeballFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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