Comparison
CounselOS vs LEAP
The 800-pound gorilla. Established, expensive, locked-in.
| Feature | CounselOS | LEAP | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU-built practice management | |||
| Per-user pricing | $200-300+/user/mo | ||
| Per-firm pricing | |||
| Three-year contracts | |||
| Exit fees | |||
| Full AU trust accounting | |||
| AI document drafting (native) | |||
| Time recording & billing help | Web app + Word/Outlook add-ins on Pro+ | ||
| AI billing narrative generation | |||
| AI legal research (AU-specific) | Citation checking; publisher feeds per firm | ||
| AI contract review | |||
| Plain-English client advice generator | |||
| AI compliance policy generation | |||
| AI governance audit log | |||
| Unified approval inbox | |||
| Client portal | |||
| FilePro / LawMaster migration tooling | |||
| Australian support, 4-hour response | |||
| Mobile-first responsive UI |
Legal research uses governed AI with citation checking. Connections to paid publishers (such as Lexis or Jade) are only available when your firm has a signed arrangement — pilot demos may use sample cases, not a live publisher feed.
Record time in the CounselOS web app, including activity hints while you work in the browser. Microsoft Word and Outlook add-ins are available on Professional and Enterprise plans.
Conflict checking helps your team spot potential issues across clients and matters. It supports your professional judgment — principals can hold matters and approve releases when needed.
Trust accounting is built for Australian state and territory rules. Migration validation and external accountant review are part of standard onboarding for firms moving from another platform.
We will walk through your specific concerns about LEAP in the call.