Compare Smokeball and Westlaw 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 User Per Month
Starting at $107.25 Per Month
Smokeball
Star Rating
(383)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansWestlaw
Star Rating
(190)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $107.25 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Smokeball excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface that allows for quick access to case information. This ease of use is highlighted by feedback stating that the software is straightforward to learn, making the initial setup a breeze.
- Users say that Westlaw is a reliable tool for in-depth legal research, with features like the KeyCite function allowing for efficient case law searches. Reviewers have noted that the ability to see highlighted terms and relevant passages significantly enhances their research experience.
- According to verified reviews, Smokeball's document drafting capabilities are particularly praised for their efficiency. Users enjoy how the software automatically populates client details from the document library, saving time and reducing manual entry errors.
- Reviewers mention that while Westlaw offers a robust AI suite for legal inquiries, some users find it less adaptable to their specific workflows compared to Smokeball. This can lead to challenges in configuration and overall user satisfaction.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Smokeball provides exceptional support, with a high quality of customer service being a common theme in recent feedback. Users feel that they have a strong partner in their business, which contrasts with Westlaw's mixed reviews regarding support quality.
- Users report that Westlaw's pricing is on the higher side, which may be a consideration for small businesses. In contrast, Smokeball's more affordable entry-level pricing makes it an attractive option for smaller firms looking to manage costs while still accessing powerful legal tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Smokeball
Smokeball Bill
$49.00
1 User Per Month
Bill clients and get paid faster
- Invoicing
- Time & Expense Tracking
- Online Payments
Westlaw
Westlaw Edge
Starting at $107.25
Per Month
Gain a competitive advantage through intelligent insights and analysis. Leverage powerful tools, document analysis, expert commentary, and real-time updates that help you make well-informed decisions, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve.
- Generate AI-enhanced reports indicating authority that may have been missed and authority contrary to your opponent’s position.
- Data-driven insights on judges, courts, attorneys, law firms, damages, and case types to enhance your case strategy.
- Know when a point of law in your case has been implicitly undermined based on its reliance on an overruled or otherwise invalid prior decision with KeyCite Overruling Risk.
Free Trial
Smokeball
Free Trial is available
Westlaw
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
291
8.9
162
Ease of Use
9.1
302
8.6
162
Ease of Setup
8.8
144
8.2
16
Ease of Admin
8.9
69
7.6
13
Quality of Support
9.5
288
8.5
140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
69
7.2
13
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
279
8.1
156
Features by Category
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
134
8.9
25
8.7
125
8.8
20
8.3
124
8.8
22
Generative AI
7.0
55
5.0
5
7.0
55
6.3
5
Platform Content
8.8
132
8.3
25
9.0
136
8.6
23
8.7
131
9.3
26
Agentic AI - Legal Document Drafting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
115
8.8
18
8.1
109
8.1
19
7.7
97
8.5
17
Platform Basics
8.5
149
Not enough data
9.0
158
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
8.5
146
Not enough data
Content Management
9.3
170
Not enough data
8.7
153
Not enough data
8.9
155
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Case Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.4
123
Not enough data
9.0
131
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
Content Management
9.4
132
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
Time & Billing
9.1
126
Not enough data
8.5
115
Not enough data
8.7
119
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Practice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Agentic AI - Legal Research
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage and Collaboration - Legal Document Management
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
Document Management - Legal Document Management
9.1
51
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
Analysis - Legal Document Management
8.1
50
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Legal Document Management
6.1
6
Not enough data
Accessibility - Legal Document Management
8.5
50
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Smokeball and Westlaw are categorized as Legal Document Drafting
Unique Categories
Smokeball is categorized as Legal Practice Management, Legal Billing, Legal Case Management, and Legal Document Management
Westlaw is categorized as Legal Research
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Smokeball
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Westlaw
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Law Practice
52.2%
Legal Services
44.7%
Real Estate
1.7%
Accounting
0.6%
Legislative Office
0.3%
Other
0.6%
Law Practice
52.4%
Legal Services
30.5%
Higher Education
2.7%
Government Administration
2.7%
Education Management
2.1%
Other
9.6%
Discussions
Is Smokeball cloud-based software?
3 Comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball is a hybrid-cloud software, which means you get the benefits of the cloud for unlimited storage purposes but also have access to the software and...Read more
Is there free training and online courses to help learn the software?
2 Comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball provides a holistic and award-winning onboarding and training program to make sure you are utilizing the software to its full potential. Receive...Read more
Do you provide law firm website services?
1 Comment
Official Response from Smokeball
No, but we have some great options and partners for you to consider! Chat with our support team to learn more.Read more
Westlaw has no discussions with answers
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