Short answer
If you need more than drafting in Word, such as analysis of inbound documents, legal research, due diligence or Nordic and EU legal context, Attorly is the closest alternative to Spellbook and includes its own Word add-in. If Word-only drafting is all you need, Spellbook is likely the better fit.
The best fit for each need
| If you need | Best fit | Why | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting in Word plus a web platform | Attorly | Word and Outlook add-ins plus analysis, drafting, research and data rooms on the web. | The Word add-in installs from a manifest, not AppSource. |
| Review against your own playbook | Attorly | Position ladders graded term by term, imported from your playbook file or derived from signed contracts. | Custom playbooks need Pro. |
| Nordic and EU legal context | Attorly | Context for 13 jurisdictions and 26 interface languages. | Not every jurisdiction has a national legislation source yet. |
| Enterprise legal AI with a bespoke rollout | Harvey | An enterprise legal AI platform sold with custom onboarding. | Sold through enterprise sales; prices are not published. |
| Approval routing and signature | Ironclad | A contract lifecycle management platform. | Workflow, not drafting assistance. |
When to stay where you are
Stay with Spellbook if your whole workflow is drafting in Word, your contracts are English-language common-law agreements, and you do not need analysis of inbound documents, research or due diligence.
How this page was written
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a Spellbook alternative that also works in Word?
- Yes. Attorly’s Word add-in reviews clauses, applies tracked-change redlines and inserts templates and approved clauses from your library.
- Which alternative suits non-English contracts?
- Attorly has a 26-language interface and legal context for 13 jurisdictions, including the Nordics and the main EU markets.