Skip to main content
Cost calculator

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.

Calculate nowSee plans

Why Outlex instead of a traditional law firm

Outlex is an AI-first legal operating system built for European startups — AI contract review in about 90 seconds, jurisdiction-grounded answers from Lexi, and access to Human Legal Support from appropriately qualified Professionals. All from €249/month (or €69.99/month on Early Stage, for eligible startups). A traditional law firm bills €150–300 per hour, with Series A legal work commonly running €50,000–150,000 or more, and turnaround measured in days.

Side by side

Cost
Traditional law firm€150–300/hour · €50K–150K+ for Series A
OutlexFlat €249–€549/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.

Monthly cost calculator

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

What this estimate covers

Based on real data

Average hourly billing of boutique firms in Lisbon/Madrid (2024–2026) and typical hours per recurring task.

Not legal advice

For budgeting only. It does not replace analysis of your specific situation by a qualified lawyer.

Order of magnitude (±20%)

Litigation, M&A, or a fundraising round carry additional one-off costs outside this scope.

Frequently asked questions

Are these numbers realistic or marketing?+

Based on average hourly billing of boutique firms in Lisbon/Madrid (€150–€300/h) and typical hours per recurring task. Accuracy is ±20%. Litigation, M&A, and an investment round 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?+

Core and Growth include Lawyer Credits (3/month on Core, 10/month on Growth) to request Human Legal Support. Early Stage is Lexi-only — you upgrade to Core when you need human support. 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), Core (€249), or Growth (€549)?+

Early Stage (€69.99) is the entry plan for eligible startups (incorporated under 12 months ago, under $100K raised) — it includes Lexi and workflows, with no Lawyer Credits. Core (€249) covers moderate volume (<15 contracts/month) with 3 Lawyer Credits/month. Growth (€549) covers higher volume and Series A cases, with 10 Lawyer Credits/month. The calculator recommends a plan based on your inputs.

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 Human Legal Support when your plan includes Lawyer Credits.

What jurisdictions does Outlex cover?+

Portuguese 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 included in the subscription.

Know what legal costs before you scale.

Start your free trial, or book a demo if you want a guided walkthrough of your workflow.

Start free trialBook a demo
Start your free trial or book a demo if you want a guided walkthrough.