Looking for a Harvey AI alternative for Australian law?
Harvey AI is a powerful platform built for US and UK enterprise firms. If your practice focuses on Australian or New Zealand law and you need deep local jurisdiction coverage, Quillio may be the right fit.
Quillio is purpose-built for AU/NZ law, trained weekly on local legislation and case law across all 8 Australian jurisdictions plus NZ and Federal courts. Your data stays on Australian soil, and it integrates with the practice management systems Australian firms already use.
What Harvey AI does well
Harvey AI is a legal AI platform backed by over US$1 billion in venture funding, built on advanced large language models. It has been adopted by major international firms including Allen & Overy (now A&O Shearman) and has opened a Sydney office with Australian clients including Gilbert + Tobin and Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Harvey now offers an Australian data residency option alongside its US and UK infrastructure.
Backed by over US$1 billion in venture funding with deep partnerships with global enterprise firms
Backed by over US$1 billion in venture funding with deep partnerships with global enterprise firms including Allen & Overy, and named AU clients including Gilbert + Tobin and Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Strong coverage of US federal regulations and UK statutory instruments
Strong coverage of US federal regulations and UK statutory instruments, with growing AU presence via a Sydney office
Mature enterprise deployment features with dedicated implementation teams for large-scale rollouts
Mature enterprise deployment features with dedicated implementation teams for large-scale rollouts, now with an Australian data residency option
Why Australian lawyers consider alternatives
Australian jurisdiction depth
If your practice needs weekly-updated AU/NZ case law and legislation across all jurisdictions, you may need a platform trained specifically on Australian legal sources.
Data sovereignty requirements
If your firm requires data to be processed and stored entirely within Australia — as recommended by multiple state law societies — you need a platform with AU-hosted infrastructure.
Local practice management integrations
If your firm uses Smokeball, LEAP, Actionstep, or other Australian practice management systems, you need a platform that integrates directly with those tools.
Transparent pricing and accessibility
If you are a sole practitioner or small firm and need per-user pricing with a free trial rather than an enterprise sales process, a more accessible platform may suit your practice better.
What Quillio offers instead
Weekly AU/NZ case law updates
Quillio is trained weekly on Australian and New Zealand legislation, case law, and regulatory updates across every state, territory, and federal jurisdiction.
Full Australian data sovereignty
Your data is processed and stored entirely within Australia on Australian-owned infrastructure. It never leaves Australian soil.
AU practice management integrations
Integrates with Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep, and other platforms Australian firms rely on daily.
Transparent per-user pricing
Published pricing on the website with a free trial — no credit card or sales call required.
Purpose-built AU legal features
Automated chronology creation, voice-to-text dictation, jurisdiction-aware research across all Australian courts, and a Microsoft Word add-in.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Quillio | Harvey AI |
|---|---|---|
| AU/NZ case law coverage | Comprehensive — updated weekly across all jurisdictions | Limited — primarily US/UK case law |
| Data sovereignty | Australian-hosted — data never leaves AU soil | AU data residency option now available (alongside US infrastructure) |
| Security certifications | SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 | SOC 2 Type II |
| AU practice management integrations | Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep & more | No AU PMS integrations |
| Pricing model | Per-user, published on website | Enterprise-only — contact sales |
| Free trial | Yes — no credit card required | No public free trial |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android | Limited mobile access |
| Voice-to-text dictation | Yes — converts dictation to structured notes | Not available |
How to switch
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Start your free trial
Sign up for Quillio with no credit card required. Test it on your own matters to see how AU/NZ jurisdiction coverage compares.
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Connect your practice management system
Link Quillio to your existing PMS (Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep, etc.) for smooth workflow integration.
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Upload your documents
Bring across key documents you want to review or use for research. Quillio processes them entirely within Australian infrastructure.
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Transition at your own pace
There is no lock-in contract. Run both platforms side-by-side if needed and switch fully when you are ready.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harvey AI available in Australia?
Yes — Harvey AI has opened a Sydney office and now offers an Australian data residency option, with named AU clients including Gilbert + Tobin and Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Harvey's training data remains weighted towards US and UK jurisdictions. Quillio is purpose-built for AU/NZ law with weekly local case law updates and integrations with Australian practice management systems.
How does Quillio compare to Harvey for AU law?
Quillio is trained weekly on AU/NZ case law and legislation across all jurisdictions. Harvey focuses on US and UK law. For Australian practitioners, Quillio provides deeper local coverage, Australian data sovereignty, and integrations with AU practice management systems.
Can I try Quillio before committing?
Yes. Quillio offers a free trial with no credit card required. You can test it on your own matters and compare the results directly.
Is my data safe if I switch to Quillio?
Quillio holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. All data is processed and stored entirely within Australia on Australian-owned infrastructure.
Does Quillio work with my practice management system?
Quillio integrates with Smokeball, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep, and other Australian practice management systems. Check the integrations page for the full list.
What features does Quillio offer that Harvey does not?
For Australian lawyers, Quillio offers weekly AU/NZ case law updates, full Australian data sovereignty, AU practice management integrations, automated chronology creation, voice-to-text dictation, a mobile app, and transparent per-user pricing with a free trial.
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.
Start your free trial