Looking for a Casetext alternative for Australian law?
Casetext (now part of Thomson Reuters) pioneered AI legal research. If you need AI legal research purpose-built for Australian jurisdictions with data sovereignty and practice management integrations, Quillio is designed for AU/NZ practice.
Quillio provides AI legal research across all AU/NZ jurisdictions updated weekly, with full Australian data sovereignty. Plus document review, drafting, automated chronologies, voice dictation, and integrations with Australian practice management systems.
What Casetext does well
Casetext was a pioneering AI legal research platform that brought conversational AI search to legal research before being acquired by Thomson Reuters. It was known for making legal research more intuitive through AI, particularly with its CoCounsel product. Casetext helped democratise access to AI legal tools and was well-regarded for its approach to making legal research more natural and accessible.
Pioneered conversational AI legal research — making research more intuitive
Pioneered conversational AI legal research — making research more intuitive
Now part of Thomson Reuters, benefiting from their vast legal content library
Now part of Thomson Reuters, benefiting from their vast legal content library
Strong focus on making legal AI accessible and practical for everyday legal work
Strong focus on making legal AI accessible and practical for everyday legal work
Why Australian lawyers consider alternatives
Australian jurisdiction focus
If your practice operates in Australia or New Zealand, you need a platform trained specifically on AU/NZ case law and legislation across all local jurisdictions — not US-focused legal content.
Data sovereignty within Australia
If your firm requires data processed and stored within Australia on Australian-owned infrastructure, you need a platform with explicit AU sovereignty guarantees.
Local practice management integrations
If you use Australian practice management systems (Smokeball, LEAP, Actionstep, Clio) and need your AI tool integrated with your existing workflow, you need a locally-connected platform.
Independent platform
If you prefer a dedicated legal AI platform not bundled into a larger suite with complex licensing, you may want an independent tool with transparent per-user pricing.
What Quillio offers instead
Purpose-built for AU/NZ law
Trained weekly on Australian and New Zealand case law, legislation, and regulatory materials across all jurisdictions.
Full Australian data sovereignty
All data stays within Australia on Australian-owned infrastructure. SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001. Never leaves AU soil.
AU practice management integrations
Connects with Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep — embedded in the workflow Australian firms actually use.
Beyond research — complete toolkit
Document review, drafting, chronology creation, voice dictation, mobile app, and Word add-in alongside AI research.
Transparent independent pricing
Per-user pricing published on the website with a free trial. Not bundled into a larger suite.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Quillio | Casetext |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction focus | AU/NZ — all 8 jurisdictions + Federal | US legal content (now within Thomson Reuters) |
| Data sovereignty | Australian-hosted — data stays in AU | Thomson Reuters infrastructure |
| Practice management integrations | Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep & more | Thomson Reuters ecosystem |
| Document review | AI analysis with AU legal context | Research-focused platform |
| Chronology creation | Automated from uploaded documents | Not available |
| Voice dictation | Yes — structured legal notes | Not available |
| Pricing | Per-user, published, free trial | Part of Thomson Reuters licensing |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android | Web-based access |
How to switch
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Start your free trial
Sign up for Quillio with no credit card. Test AU/NZ legal research and compare the jurisdiction coverage with what you experienced in Casetext.
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Compare the research experience
Quillio offers a similar conversational AI research approach — but trained on Australian law. Note the depth of local citations and jurisdiction awareness.
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Explore additional features
Try document review, chronology creation, and drafting — capabilities that extend beyond research alone.
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Connect your workflow
Integrate with your Australian practice management system and Word add-in. Transition at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Is Casetext still available independently?
Casetext was acquired by Thomson Reuters and its technology powers CoCounsel within the Thomson Reuters ecosystem. If you are looking for an independent, accessible AI legal research tool for Australian practice, Quillio provides that with local jurisdiction focus.
How does Quillio compare to what Casetext offered?
Quillio provides a similar conversational AI research experience to what made Casetext popular — but purpose-built for AU/NZ law. It adds document review, chronologies, voice dictation, and Australian practice management integrations.
Does Quillio cover Australian law as well as Casetext covered US law?
Quillio is trained weekly on all 8 Australian jurisdictions plus NZ and Federal courts — similar depth for Australian law as Casetext provided for US law.
Where is my data stored?
All data processed and stored within Australia on Australian-owned infrastructure. SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 certified.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Free trial with no credit card required — similar to the accessible approach Casetext was known for.
What practice management systems does Quillio support?
Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep, and other Australian platforms, plus a Microsoft Word add-in. Check the integrations page for the full list.
Try Quillio free — no credit card.
Test it on your own matters. Compare the results. See if it fits your practice. No commitment, no sales calls, no procurement cycle.
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