DraftPilot

A Familiar Interface, New Capabilities

Legal departments don’t need another app. What they need, according to a growing number of in-house counsel, is a way to cut through the backlog of contract reviews without jumping between platforms or adjusting workflows that already work just fine. DraftPilot has taken this feedback and jumped into action.

Rather than introducing yet another dashboard or cloud-based interface, DraftPilot integrates directly into Microsoft Word. The add-in brings AI-powered contract review features into the document itself, which is exactly where most legal teams already live. No extra logins, no dragging files between systems—just a streamlined layer of automation quietly embedded in the most familiar legal tool on earth.

There’s no need to change your CLM or contract repository either. DraftPilot isn’t trying to replace upstream systems. It slots in below them, focusing squarely on review and redlining. That makes it particularly appealing for legal teams already invested in larger tech stacks but still missing something lightweight and usable in day-to-day review.

AI Suggestions, Human Control

DraftPilot doesn’t pretend to make legal decisions. What it offers is speed, consistency, and an extra pair of machine eyes. Whether it’s checking for missing clauses, suggesting redlines based on playbooks, or generating summaries, everything starts with a human prompt and ends with a human review.

Its playbook system stands out. Users can build playbooks using existing contracts or adapt DraftPilot’s pre-built templates. These act as guides for AI to suggest redlines or flag risks—especially useful for reviewing third-party paper, which the tool reportedly handles with ease.

Internal tests from Axiom found lawyers saving 40–60% of their time on contract review tasks. But it wasn’t just the speed—they also noted improved accuracy and consistency across teams. The AI flagged inconsistencies and helped standardize language, making the work product better overall.

DraftPilot also supports multilingual redlines, accommodating global teams working with international contracts.

From Redlines to Strategy

The tedious part of contract work isn’t the legal reasoning—it’s the scanning, flagging, and repetitive editing. DraftPilot takes on that burden without replacing the lawyer.

If a clause isn’t in the playbook, the AI suggests language. Reviewing a vendor’s draft? DraftPilot compares it against your standards and highlights deviations. All of it happens inside Word—tracked, reviewable, and under lawyer control.

It’s especially suited to teams handling NDAs, procurement contracts, or third-party paper in high volume. For bespoke work, it may be less of a game-changer—but that’s not its focus.

Security, Setup and What’s Missing

DraftPilot is designed with legal data sensitivities in mind. It does not use client data to train its models and holds certifications like SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. It passed Axiom’s privacy and security reviews, helping it earn a place as their preferred redlining tool.

There’s no major setup involved. Just install the Word add-in and go. Playbooks can be uploaded and customized in minutes.

That said, it currently doesn’t support PDFs, a common format for incoming contracts. And while integrations aren’t required, there’s limited information on links to e-signature tools or more complex workflows. Still, that simplicity is part of the appeal.

A Quiet Shift in Workflow

For legal teams looking to move faster without losing control, DraftPilot delivers. It improves turnaround time, reduces grunt work, and keeps lawyers working inside the tool they trust.

In a world where legal tech often asks teams to change how they work, DraftPilot offers the reverse. The tech adapts to the lawyer—not the other way around.