AI vs lawyer vs ChatGPT for contract review — what freelancers should use
| ChatGPT | Contractoor | Lawyer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 30–60 min paste | ~2 min PDF | days |
| Cost | subscription | 3 free/day, Pro | $200–$800+ |
| Focus | your prompt | contract risks | full advice |
| Full PDF | limits | yes | yes |
| Liability | none | none (info) | yes (if retained) |
ChatGPT: great for drafting client emails; risky if it invents clauses you do not have.
Contractoor: upload → risk blocks → pick explanation language. Filter before paying a lawyer for “read 40 pages.”
Lawyer: must-have for huge deals, uncapped indemnity, equity, active dispute.
Workflow: Contractoor → ChatGPT for email draft → lawyer for 1 hour on §§ they flagged.
Informational only, not legal advice.