How popular isNetDocuments?
In September 2026, people searched for NetDocuments by name about 12,100 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.8% of all global legal tech searches, placing NetDocuments sixth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about legal tech, NetDocuments appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the ten.
NetDocuments is the sixth most searched of 10 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
HarveyShare of searches 42.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LiteraShare of searches 28.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
iManageShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CoCounselShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NetDocumentsShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top legal tech in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NetDocuments was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NetDocuments is the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Clio1st
CoCounsel2nd
Harvey3rd
MyCase4th
Ironclad5th
NetDocuments6th
Litera–
iManage–
Everlaw–
Relativity–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CoCounsel4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Clio4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Harvey3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
NetDocuments3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MyCase3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ironclad2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Litera0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
iManage0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Everlaw0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Relativity0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about legal tech
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which legal tech should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best legal tech options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best legal tech for a law firm?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“legal tech”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“law firm technology”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which legal tech compete with NetDocuments?
Share of searches by month for Harvey, Litera, iManage, CoCounsel, Everlaw, NetDocuments. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harvey | Litera | iManage | CoCounsel | Everlaw | NetDocuments | Clio | Relativity | Ironclad | MyCase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.3% | 40.6% | 15% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1% | 1.1% | 0.22% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.7% | 50.7% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.74% | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.5% | 41.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.86% | 0.27% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.5% | 44.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.94% | 0.29% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 34.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 0.91% | 0.28% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 31% | 13.9% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.3% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.97% | 1% | 0.21% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 38.2% | 31.4% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.95% | 0.81% | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.3% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.94% | 0.81% | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.4% | 32.4% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.84% | 0.81% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.3% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.82% | 0.79% | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.8% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.83% | 0.74% | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.8% | 135K | +22.7% | +4.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.7% | 90.5K | 0% | -2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.8% | 40.5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.2% | 19.7K | +20.1% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.8% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.8% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.83% | 2.6K | +11.5% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.74% | 2.3K | +2.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.19% | 590 | -18.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.04% | 140 | +27.3% | 0 points |
1.
Harvey42.8%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
2.
Litera28.7%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
3.
iManage12.8%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
6.2%
Held 4th. 19.7K estimated branded searches, +20.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Everlaw3.8%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.8%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.
Clio0.83%
Held 7th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +11.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.74%
Held 8th. 2.3K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Ironclad0.19%
Held 9th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
MyCase0.04%
Held 10th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between NetDocuments and its closest rivals
Every comparison with NetDocuments
15 comparisons
- CoCounsel vs NetDocuments
- Confluence vs NetDocuments
- Everlaw vs NetDocuments
- Harvey vs NetDocuments
- iManage vs NetDocuments
- Litera vs NetDocuments
- NetDocuments vs PowerDMS
- NetDocuments vs PolicyTech
- Clio vs NetDocuments
- NetDocuments vs Relativity
- NetDocuments vs Onspring
- NAVEX One vs NetDocuments
- Ironclad vs NetDocuments
- LogicGate Risk Cloud vs NetDocuments
- MyCase vs NetDocuments
How has branded search demand for NetDocuments changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for NetDocuments worldwide fell from 14.8K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetDocuments’ share of searches among legal tech worldwide decreased from 5.5% to 3.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetDocuments’ share of searches among legal tech worldwide peaked at 5.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.7% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetDocuments fell from 4th to 6th among legal tech worldwide.
How did search popularity change for legal tech worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Harvey gained share of searches among legal tech worldwide, from 38.3% to 42.8%.

In September 2026, CoCounsel gained share of searches among legal tech worldwide, from 5.7% to 6.2%.

In September 2026, Litera lost share of searches among legal tech worldwide, from 31.5% to 28.7%.

In September 2026, iManage lost share of searches among legal tech worldwide, from 14.1% to 12.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for MyCase worldwide fell 64.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 140 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Relativity worldwide fell 20.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.3K in September 2026.
How are NetDocuments’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NetDocuments’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- netdocuments
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Where does NetDocuments compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy management software | 3rd of 8 | 1.3% | Show ranking |
| Legal tech | 6th of 10 | 3.8% | Shown above |

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