Contract Express vs Docassemble:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Contract Express had more branded searches than Docassemble among legal document automation software worldwide. Contract Express had about 2,400 branded searches, while Docassemble had 720. Contract Express made up 4.1% of all legal document automation software searches we track, and Docassemble accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about legal document automation software, Contract Express appeared in two of the five answers and Docassemble in none.
Who do people search for more?
Contract Express, about 3 searches for every 1 for Docassemble
Who does AI mention more?
Contract Express, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Docassemble in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Contract Express, the only one of the two named
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Top legal document automation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Contract Express was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Docassemble did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Gavel1st
Clio Draft2nd
HotDocs3rd
Spellbook4th
Ironclad5th- Contract Express6th
Juro7th
Documate8th- Lawyaw9th
Docassemble–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- HotDocs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Gavel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Spellbook3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Clio Draft3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ironclad3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Juro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Contract Express2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Documate1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lawyaw1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Docassemble0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about legal document automation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which legal document automation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best legal document automation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best legal document automation software for contract drafting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“legal document automation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“contract automation software”
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.
Is Contract Express or Docassemble more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Contract Express and Docassemble by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 legal document automation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Contract Express, Docassemble. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Spellbook | HotDocs | Documate | Clio Draft | Contract Express | Ironclad | Gavel | Docassemble | Lawyaw | Juro | Afterpattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.3% | 32% | 4.2% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.25% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 37% | 3.3% | 11% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2% | 0.23% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 35.1% | 3.1% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 7% | 1.9% | 0.21% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.6% | 32.3% | 3.4% | 11.8% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 32.5% | 3.4% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 0.16% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 41.3% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.26% | 0.17% |
| May 2026 | 36.6% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.23% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 35% | 35% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.33% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 38% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% | 4% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.6% | 33.6% | 10% | 10% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.7% | 30.8% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.19% | 0.12% |
How has the Contract Express and Docassemble comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Docassemble took it in December 2025, Contract Express took it in January 2026, Docassemble took it in February 2026, Contract Express took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Contract Express’ share of searches among legal document automation software worldwide moved from 4.2% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Docassemble’s share of searches among legal document automation software worldwide moved from 1.6% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for legal document automation software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Docassemble’s share of searches among legal document automation software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.9% to 1.2% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Contract Express’ and Docassemble’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Contract Express
1 branded search term
- contract express
Docassemble
1 branded search term
- docassemble
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