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CoCounsel vs LegalMike
Both are built for legal research. LegalMike has a stronger GDPR profile and a provider based in the Netherlands.
CoCounselThomson Reuters Corporation (Toronto, CA)GDPR: Limitedfrom $340.85/mo (CoCounsel Essentials) · free trial
Stronger on 0 by 2 points with a clear margin
LegalMikeNovitec B.V. (Groningen, NL)GDPR: Strongfrom around €92 per user/month · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- CoCounsel has a stronger GDPR profile: strong, against limited at LegalMike.
- CoCounsel is based in the Netherlands, LegalMike outside the EU.
- They run on different AI models: ChatGPT, Gemini versus ChatGPT.
| Criterion | CoCounsel | LegalMike |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Strong |
| Price | from $340.85/month (CoCounsel Essentials) | from ~€92 per user/month |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | Netherlands |
| Runs on | ChatGPT, Gemini | ChatGPT |
| Tasks | AI for searching documents, AI for legal research | AI for legal research |
Choose CoCounsel if…
- you are looking for: deep research on Westlaw content
- you are looking for: bulk document analysis with agentic AI
- you are looking for: customisable workflow plans
Choose LegalMike if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you want a provider in the Netherlands
- you are looking for answers to legal questions with sources
Features of CoCounsel
- Deep Research on Westlaw content
- Bulk document analysis with agentic AI
- Customisable workflow plans
- Legal research with source citations
- Guided workflows from Practical Law
- Litigation Document Analyzer
- Agentic AI for task delegation
- Integration with Thomson Reuters products
Features of LegalMike
- Answers to legal questions with sources
- Case support with document upload
- Integration with Microsoft Copilot
- In-depth follow-up questions and extended conversations
- Writing assistant for memos and letters
- Golden Retriever MCP connection
- Protected environment, no data training
- Unlimited questions and case input
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: LegalMike or CoCounsel?
- LegalMike has a stronger GDPR profile and a provider based in the Netherlands. What matters more to you decides the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: LegalMike or CoCounsel?
- LegalMike: from $340.85/mo (LegalMike Essentials). CoCounsel: from ~€92 per user/month; free for legal aid clinics.
- Which is safer for your data: LegalMike or CoCounsel?
- LegalMike has the stronger GDPR profile (strong versus limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for legal practice.
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