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Calculate your startup’s legal costs

A direct comparison between Outlex and a traditional law firm — in 30 seconds, based on your startup’s stage, team, and contract volume.

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Four fields. No sign-up. Numbers based on real PT/ES boutique-firm billing in 2024–2026.

Why Outlex instead of a traditional law firm

Outlex reviews contracts in about 90 seconds and answers legal questions with Lexi, with Human Legal Support (Portugal-only add-on) when you need a lawyer. Plans start at €99/month. A traditional firm bills €150–300/hour, often €50,000–150,000 or more for a Series A.

Side by side

Cost
Traditional law firm€150–300/hour · €50K–150K+ for Series A
OutlexFlat €99–€249/mo (Early Stage €69.99/mo for eligible startups)
Contract review speed
Traditional law firm~3 days
Outlex~90 seconds, with AI risk scoring across 8 categories
Legal Q&A
Traditional law firmBilled by the hour or by email
OutlexIncluded — jurisdiction-specific answers with sources and a confidence score
Availability
Traditional law firmBusiness hours, by appointment
OutlexAnytime via Lexi; human escalation with a 24–48h SLA
Best for
Traditional law firmLitigation, high-stakes M&A, bespoke negotiation
OutlexRecurring contracts, day-to-day compliance, legal questions

When a law firm is still the better choice

Outlex is not a law firm, and it isn't trying to replace one for every situation. Some legal work still needs a named outside counsel of record.

  • Court litigation or dispute resolution.
  • Complex, high-stakes M&A or later-stage financing rounds with heavily negotiated bespoke terms.
  • Novel legal questions with no settled Portuguese or EU precedent to ground an answer in.
  • Situations where investors, regulators, or a counterparty specifically require a named external law firm of record.

Frequently asked questions

Are these numbers realistic or marketing?+

Based on average billing at boutique firms in Lisbon and Madrid, shown in the comparison above. Accuracy is ±20%; litigation, M&A, and fundraising rounds are one-off costs outside this scope.

What does the traditional estimate include?+

Commercial and employment contracts, NDAs, terms review, and occasional compliance support (GDPR, basic AML). It excludes company incorporation (€360–€800 one-off), litigation, and transactions.

What if I need a lawyer for something specific?+

You can add Human Legal Support to any plan — €150/month (3 Lawyer Credits) on Core, €300/month (10 Lawyer Credits) on Growth. Available to companies based in Portugal. No separate retainer, no €300/h invoice arriving days later.

How do the savings work in practice?+

You replace variable hourly billing with a fixed subscription. The work itself stays the same (contracts, review, day-to-day compliance); what changes is the cost structure and response speed.

Why Early Stage (€69.99 / €699 a year), Core (€99 / €990 a year), or Growth (€249 / €2,490 a year)?+

Early Stage (€69.99 / €699 a year) is the entry plan for eligible startups (incorporated under 12 months ago, under $100K raised) — it includes Lexi and workflows, with 1 seat. Core (€99 / €990 a year) covers 1 seat in your home country plus 1 more jurisdiction. Growth (€249 / €2,490 a year) covers 3 seats, Portugal and cited EU sources — a fit for higher volume and Series A cases. Yearly totals are the 10-month list price. The Core and Growth trial starts monthly. The calculator recommends a plan based on your inputs; Human Legal Support is always a separate add-on, available in Portugal.

Is Outlex a law firm?+

No. Outlex is a software platform, not a law firm, regulated legal practice, or professional legal services firm. Human Legal Support is provided by the appropriately qualified Professional assigned to the matter.

Can Outlex fully replace my lawyer?+

No. Outlex is software, not a law firm, and it does not replace a qualified lawyer. For advice on your specific situation, speak with a lawyer — including through the Human Legal Support add-on, available to companies based in Portugal.

What jurisdictions does Outlex cover?+

Portuguese, England & Wales and EU-level law, with content available in English and European Portuguese.

Is this legal advice?+

No. It is a budgeting tool. When you need legal advice, request Human Legal Support through the Lawyer Credits add-on.

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