Overview
Draftable is a document comparison platform that identifies differences between two versions of any document — Word, PDF, or PowerPoint — in seconds, producing a visual side-by-side comparison with change markup. Law firms and legal departments use Draftable to spot redlines between contract drafts, verify that approved language made it into final documents, and review regulatory filing changes without manually scanning each page. The platform handles the comparison types most common in legal work: Word-to-Word for contract redlines, PDF-to-PDF for comparing filed documents, and cross-format comparisons between Word originals and PDF printouts. Its comparison engine is particularly accurate with complex legal formatting — numbered lists, multi-level clauses, and tabular content that cause problems in general-purpose comparison tools. Draftable offers three deployment options: a web app for quick one-off comparisons, a desktop app for offline use without uploading documents to the cloud, and an API for firms that want to embed comparison into their document management or review workflows. The API is particularly useful for integrating Draftable into iManage, NetDocuments, or custom legal portals. Pricing is straightforward: the web app has a free tier for basic use; the desktop app is a one-time purchase; API pricing is volume-based. Draftable is a popular alternative to Litera Compare for firms that prefer a lightweight, affordable comparison tool without purchasing a broader document productivity suite.
Key features
Multi-Format Comparison
Compare Word, PDF, PowerPoint, and Excel files. Handles native Word tracked changes and PDF-to-Word comparisons.
Web-Based Comparison
Browser-based comparison — upload two files and view the marked-up result in seconds. No software installation required for the base tier.
Desktop App
Windows and Mac desktop application for comparison without uploading to the cloud — preferred for confidential client documents.
Side-by-Side and Inline Views
View changes in side-by-side comparison or inline redline format. Navigate changes with a change panel.
Comparison API
REST API for embedding Draftable comparison in document management systems, portals, or custom applications.
Team Management (Enterprise)
User management, SSO, and usage reporting on enterprise tier.
Pros and cons
Pros
- $39/month is a fraction of Litera Compare's enterprise pricing — accessible for small firms
- Handles Word, PDF, PowerPoint, and Excel comparison in one tool
- Simple, clean interface — results in seconds without training
- API available for firms wanting to embed comparison in custom workflows
- Good comparison accuracy for standard legal documents
Cons
- Comparison accuracy on very complex legal formatting is below Litera Compare for some document types
- No DMS integration (iManage, NetDocuments) — requires manual file download and upload
- Not embedded in Microsoft Word like Litera Compare — requires a separate tool switch
- Enterprise tier required for team management and SSO
- Less adopted in BigLaw — Litera Compare is the institutional standard at large firms
Pricing
5-day free trial — no credit card required.
Pricing current as of May 2026; verify with vendor before purchasing.
Who it's best for
Best fit for
- Small and mid-size law firms needing reliable document comparison at an affordable price
- In-house legal teams comparing contract redlines without an enterprise DMS
- Firms that occasionally compare documents and cannot justify Litera Compare's cost
- Developers needing a comparison API for custom legal applications
Not a fit for
- BigLaw firms where Litera Compare is the institutional standard and DMS integration is required
- Firms needing Word-embedded comparison without switching to a separate app
- Teams requiring on-premises deployment for air-gapped environments
Frequently asked questions
Draftable Professional (web + desktop) starts at $39/month. Enterprise pricing for teams is available. Contact Draftable for team pricing.
Draftable is significantly cheaper and adequate for most standard comparison needs. Litera Compare has better accuracy on complex legal formatting, deeper DMS integration, and is the institutional standard at large law firms. For small firms, Draftable provides excellent value.
Yes. Draftable compares PDF to PDF and Word to PDF. Results display in a web viewer with highlighted changes.
The desktop app performs comparison locally without uploading files. The web app uploads files to Draftable servers. For highly confidential matters, use the desktop version.
Direct DMS integration is not available on standard tiers. Enterprise API options exist for custom integrations.