Legal123 vs LawDepot: Which Is Better for Australian Businesses?

Last updated: 5 July 2026

Legal123 is a licensed Australian Incorporated Legal Practice that sells individual, lawyer-drafted templates as one-time purchases, plus pay-as-you-go legal advice ($99 per 30-minute call) and fixed-fee custom drafting. LawDepot is an international document platform, operated by Sequiter Inc. since 2001, that generates documents through a self-serve questionnaire and charges a subscription ($39 per month after a 7-day free trial, or $71.88 per year) or a one-time fee per document.

The two services solve different problems. If you want Australian legal documents drafted and supported by a licensed Australian law firm, with the option of actual legal advice when you need it, Legal123 is the stronger choice. If you want cheap, self-serve document generation across a very broad range of personal and business forms, and you’re comfortable completing them without any legal support, LawDepot may suit you.

We’ve helped over 10,200 Australian businesses since 2009, so we know what most small business owners actually need and what they don’t.

At a Glance

• Legal123 is a licensed Incorporated Legal Practice (ILP) regulated by the Law Society of NSW. LawDepot states on its own website that it is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice.
• Legal123 charges a one-time fee per template ($39 to $299). LawDepot charges $39/month after a 7-day free trial, $71.88/year for its 1-Year Pro subscription, or $7.50 to $119 per single document.
• Legal123 templates are drafted by Australian lawyers and include video walkthrough instructions and free updates when Australian legislation changes. LawDepot documents are generated through a questionnaire, and a free update policy is not publicly stated.
• When you need actual legal advice, Legal123 offers a $99 30-minute call and fixed-fee custom drafting from $275. LawDepot offers no legal advice at any price.
• Legal123 has a 4.9/5 Google rating. LawDepot has a 4.1/5 Trustpilot rating from 7,900-plus reviews worldwide; a Google rating is not publicly stated.

Key Differences: Legal123 vs LawDepot

• Legal123 is a licensed Australian Incorporated Legal Practice (ILP). LawDepot is an online document platform operated by Sequiter Inc., with offices in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, and no Australian office listed.
• Legal123 templates are a one-time purchase you own outright. LawDepot’s unlimited access is a subscription: $39 per month after the free trial, or $71.88 per year, renewing until cancelled.
• Legal123 templates are drafted by Australian lawyers for all Australian states and territories. LawDepot publishes Australian versions of its international document library, completed by you through a questionnaire.
• Legal123 updates templates free when Australian legislation changes and notifies customers. LawDepot does not publicly state an update policy for documents you’ve already created.
• Legal123 includes phone and email template support from an Australian law firm, plus video walkthrough instructions. LawDepot’s support is live chat and email through its Help Centre, with no Australian phone line listed.
• Legal123 has a 4.9/5 rating on Google and a 4.91/5 average from 400-plus post-purchase reviews. LawDepot has a 4.1/5 rating on Trustpilot from 7,900-plus reviews worldwide.

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Legal123 vs LawDepot: Feature Comparison

Feature	Legal123	LawDepot
Business type	Licensed Australian ILP	Online document platform (Sequiter Inc.); states it is not a law firm
Templates drafted by	Australian lawyers	Self-serve questionnaire builder; templates described as “sourced by attorneys”
Australian law compliant	Yes, all states and territories	Australian versions of documents offered
Pricing model	One-time purchase, pay as you need	Subscription ($39/month after 7-day trial, or $71.88/year) or single documents ($7.50 to $119)
Free legislation updates	Yes	Not publicly stated
Video walkthrough instructions	Yes	Not publicly stated
Phone and email template support	Yes, from Australian lawyers	Live chat and email; no Australian phone line listed
Legal advice option	Yes, $99 30-minute call, no subscription needed	No. States it cannot provide legal advice
Google rating	4.9/5 on Google	Not publicly stated; 4.1/5 on Trustpilot (7,900-plus reviews)
Custom document drafting	Yes, fixed fee from $275	No
Money-back guarantee	Yes (technical issues)	Not publicly stated
Operating since	2009	2001
Number of templates	30-plus focused Australian templates	90-plus documents listed for Australia; larger international library
Free trial	Not needed, one-time purchases	7-day free trial, then $39/month unless cancelled
Documents for overseas jurisdictions	No, Australia only	Yes, multiple countries including the US, UK and Canada

The most important difference is what each business actually is. Legal123 is a licensed Australian law firm selling lawyer-drafted templates with legal services behind them. LawDepot is document software: its own website states it is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice. Both can produce a finished document, but only one of them can answer a legal question about it.

The second difference is the pricing model. Legal123 charges once per template. LawDepot’s unlimited access renews monthly or annually until you cancel, and its single-document licences are one-time but come without support, updates or advice.

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Pricing: Legal123 vs LawDepot

Legal123 templates are priced individually, typically ranging from $39 to $299 depending on the document. You pay once and use the template as many times as you need. When you need actual legal advice, a 30-minute Book-a-Call with our Practice Director is $99, and custom document drafting is a fixed fee from $275. There are no monthly fees, no annual renewals, and no subscription to cancel.

LawDepot’s Australian pricing page lists three options: a free 7-day trial subscription with unlimited document access that renews at $39 per month unless cancelled, a 1-Year Pro subscription at $71.88 per year that renews annually, and single document licences at a one-time charge of $7.50 to $119 depending on the document. Both subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. The pricing page does not state whether these prices are billed in Australian or US dollars.

Is Legal123 cheaper than LawDepot?

On raw subscription dollars, no, and we’d rather say that plainly. LawDepot’s 1-Year Pro subscription at $71.88 costs less than most single Legal123 templates. If your only requirement is generating documents cheaply, LawDepot wins on price.

But you are not buying the same thing. A Legal123 template is drafted by Australian lawyers for Australian law, comes with video walkthrough instructions, free updates when legislation changes, and phone and email support from a licensed law firm. And when a real legal question comes up, a $99 Book-a-Call or fixed-fee custom drafting from $275 is available. LawDepot sells software access: you complete the questionnaire yourself, and there is no lawyer to call at any price.

How much does LawDepot cost?

LawDepot’s free 7-day trial gives unlimited access to all documents for one week, then renews at $39 per month unless you cancel. The 1-Year Pro subscription is $71.88 for one year of unlimited access and renews annually. Single documents are a one-time charge between $7.50 and $119, depending on the document. LawDepot states both subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, and its Help Centre’s most prominent FAQs cover how to end the free trial and cancel a subscription.

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What Is LawDepot?

LawDepot is an online legal document platform founded in 2001 by Ken Sawyer and operated by Sequiter Inc., with offices in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. It reports over 13 million users and more than 41 million documents created.

The platform works through a document wizard: you choose a document, answer a questionnaire, and the software assembles the result for you to download and print. LawDepot publishes country-specific versions of its documents, with around 90 templates listed on its Australian site covering business, financial, real estate, family and estate matters.

What’s publicly known about LawDepot:

• Operator: Sequiter Inc., founded 2001; offices in Canada, the US and the UK, no Australian office listed
• Business model: Self-serve document software via subscription or single-document purchase
• Pricing: 7-day free trial then $39/month; 1-Year Pro $71.88/year; single documents $7.50 to $119
• Template library: 90-plus documents listed for Australia; larger library across other countries
• Law firm status: Not a law firm; its website states it cannot provide legal advice
• Reviews: 4.1/5 on Trustpilot from 7,900-plus reviews worldwide; BBB accredited with an A+ rating

Is LawDepot a law firm?

No, and LawDepot is upfront about this. The disclaimer on every page of its website reads: “LawDepot is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice. We provide information and software and you are responsible for appropriately using this material.” That’s a fair and honest description of the product. It also defines the trade-off: when you buy from LawDepot, you are the one responsible for getting the document right, because there is no lawyer in the loop.

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What Is Legal123?

Legal123 is an Australian online law firm that has been providing lawyer-drafted legal templates and custom legal documents since 2009. Founded by Vanessa Emilio, Legal123 Pty Ltd (ABN 66 153 012 269) is a fully licensed Incorporated Legal Practice (ILP), registered with ASIC and regulated by the Law Society of NSW.

Legal123 has helped over 10,200 Australian businesses. Every template is drafted by qualified Australian lawyers, complies with current Australian federal legislation, and is valid across all states and territories.

Every template purchase includes video walkthrough instructions so you know exactly how to complete your document, plus phone and email support from our team of Australian lawyers for any template-related questions.

Templates are the first rung of the ladder, not the whole firm. When you need actual legal advice, a 30-minute Book-a-Call with Practice Director Vanessa Emilio is $99, with no subscription required. When a template doesn’t fit, custom drafting is a fixed fee from $275, quoted within 24 to 48 hours and typically delivered within 72 hours. Legal123 also offers fixed-fee Contract Review, Website Legal Review, Will Writing and Trademark Registration services, plus a 3-Month Legal Transformation program ($2,397) that audits, drafts and implements your business legals end to end with direct lawyer access throughout.

Is Legal123 a real law firm?

Yes. Legal123 Pty Ltd is a fully licensed Australian Incorporated Legal Practice. We are registered with ASIC, regulated by the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner and the Law Society of NSW, and have been operating since 2009. Our templates are drafted by practising Australian lawyers, not automated generators or international template libraries.

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Key Differences Between Legal123 and LawDepot

Do I need a subscription or a one-time template?

LawDepot offers both, which makes this question slightly different from other comparisons. Its subscription suits people generating lots of varied documents, and its single-document licences ($7.50 to $119) suit one-off needs. Either way, you’re buying software output: you answer the questionnaire, and the quality of the result depends entirely on you answering correctly.

A Legal123 template is a one-time purchase with a law firm behind it. Video walkthroughs show you how to complete it, Australian lawyers answer template questions by phone or email, and the template is updated free when legislation changes. And if a legal question comes up later, a $99 Book-a-Call covers it without a subscription.

In our experience working with over 10,200 Australian businesses, most small business owners need between two and five legal documents, done properly, with someone to ask when they’re unsure. They rarely need unlimited document generation.

Does LawDepot update templates when Australian law changes?

LawDepot says its template library is kept accurate and up to date, but it does not publicly state a policy of updating or notifying you about documents you’ve already created when Australian legislation changes. Once you’ve downloaded your document, keeping it current is up to you.

Legal123 updates every affected template when Australian legislation changes and notifies customers by email, at no extra cost. For documents like privacy policies (affected by changes to the Privacy Act 1988) or employment agreements (affected by Fair Work Act amendments), knowing your template stays up to date matters.

Which has better reviews: Legal123 or LawDepot?

Legal123 has a 4.9/5 rating on Google and a 4.91/5 average from 400-plus post-purchase reviews. LawDepot displays a 4.1/5 Trustpilot rating from more than 7,900 reviews worldwide; a Google rating is not publicly stated.

The numbers aren’t directly comparable: LawDepot’s reviews span every country it operates in, and its volume reflects a much larger global user base. What the gap does tell you is that Legal123’s smaller, Australian customer base is consistently very satisfied with the product and the support behind it.

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When LawDepot Might Be the Better Choice

LawDepot may be the better choice if:

• You need personal, family or estate documents, like a will, power of attorney, residential tenancy agreement or a loan agreement between family members. LawDepot’s Australian library covers personal matters that sit outside Legal123’s business focus.
• You generate a high volume of varied documents. If you’re producing many different forms across the year, $71.88 for a year of unlimited access is hard to beat on price.
• You need documents for overseas jurisdictions. LawDepot publishes versions for multiple countries including the US, UK and Canada, which Legal123 does not offer.
• You need one simple, low-stakes form and nothing else. A single document licence from $7.50 is the cheapest entry point in this comparison.

For Australian business documents you’ll rely on, like website terms, contractor agreements, NDAs, or privacy policies, Legal123 gives you lawyer-drafted Australian templates with support, updates and real legal advice available when you need it. But we’d rather you choose the right solution for your situation than buy from us and be disappointed.

Not sure which option suits you? Contact us before you buy. We’re happy to tell you honestly whether our templates fit your needs or whether you’d be better served elsewhere.

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FAQ: Legal123 vs LawDepot

Is Legal123 a real law firm?

Yes. Legal123 Pty Ltd (ABN 66 153 012 269) is a fully licensed Australian Incorporated Legal Practice. We are registered with ASIC, regulated by the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner and the Law Society of NSW, and have been operating since 2009.

Are Legal123 templates legally valid in Australia?

Yes. Every Legal123 template is drafted by qualified Australian lawyers, complies with current Australian federal legislation, and is valid across all Australian states and territories. Templates are updated free of charge when relevant legislation changes.

Does Legal123 offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Legal123 offers a money-back guarantee for unresolvable technical issues with template access or delivery. If you’re unsure whether a template suits your situation, contact us before purchasing, and we’ll advise you on the right product.

What is the difference between Legal123 and LawDepot?

Legal123 is a licensed Australian Incorporated Legal Practice that sells individual, lawyer-drafted Australian templates as one-time purchases, plus a $99 30-minute legal advice call and fixed-fee custom drafting from $275. LawDepot is an international document platform that generates documents through a self-serve questionnaire and charges a subscription ($39 per month after a 7-day free trial, or $71.88 per year) or a one-time fee per document ($7.50 to $119). LawDepot states on its own website that it is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice.

How much does LawDepot cost in Australia?

LawDepot’s Australian pricing page lists three options: a free 7-day trial subscription that renews at $39 per month unless cancelled, a 1-Year Pro subscription at $71.88 per year, and single document licences from $7.50 to $119 depending on the document. Both subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. The pricing page does not state whether prices are billed in Australian or US dollars.

Is LawDepot a law firm?

No. LawDepot’s own website states: “LawDepot is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice.” LawDepot is an online document platform operated by Sequiter Inc., founded in 2001, with offices in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. It provides document software, not legal services.

How do I cancel my LawDepot free trial or subscription?

Through your LawDepot account. LawDepot’s Help Centre includes instructions for ending the free trial and cancelling a subscription, and its pricing page states both subscription options can be cancelled at any time. If you are on the free trial, cancel before the 7 days end to avoid the $39 monthly charge. Legal123 does not use subscriptions, so there is nothing to cancel.

Are LawDepot documents valid in Australia?

LawDepot publishes Australian versions of its documents, with around 90 templates listed on its Australian site covering business, financial, real estate, family and estate matters. The documents are generated through a self-serve questionnaire, and LawDepot is not a law firm, so no Australian lawyer reviews your completed document. If you want a template drafted and supported by a licensed Australian law firm, that is what Legal123 provides.