Automated Document Review: DraftCheck vs. Manual Review – Which Saves More Time?

Automated document review is revolutionizing how legal professionals, contract managers, and business teams handle contracts. With DraftCheck, a leading contract review software 🚀, you can streamline reviews using tools like AI Q&A, SmartCompare, and Share. Available as a Microsoft Word add-in 📎 or Google Chrome extension 🌐, DraftCheck integrates into Word or Google Docs. In this blog post, we compare automated document review with DraftCheck against manual methods to show which saves more time. Spoiler: automation wins! 🎉

Why Time Matters in Contract Review ⚖️

Contract reviews are time-intensive, often taking hours per document when done manually. Delays can frustrate clients and cost revenue. Automated document review with DraftCheck’s tools cuts review times while ensuring accuracy, letting you focus on strategy. Let’s break down how DraftCheck stacks up against manual review in a head-to-head comparison! 📊

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DraftCheck vs. Manual Review: A Time-Saving Comparison 📈

Here’s how automated document review with DraftCheck outperforms manual methods across key review tasks:

  • Error Checking 🔍:
    • Manual: Reading for errors like unused defined terms or broken cross-references takes 1-2 hours per document, risking human oversight.
    • DraftCheck: “Just Check My Document” scans for errors in seconds, flagging issues with a detailed report. (Learn more)
    • Time Saved: Up to 90% faster.
  • Finding Key Information ❓:
    • Manual: Searching for clauses or terms (e.g., “payment schedule”) requires skimming pages, taking 30-60 minutes.
    • DraftCheck: AI Q&A answers questions like “What’s the termination clause?” with clickable source links in seconds. (Learn more)
    • Time Saved: Up to 95% faster.
  • Comparing Versions ⚡:
    • Manual: Side-by-side comparison of drafts takes hours, especially for multiple versions, with risk of missing changes.
    • DraftCheck: SmartCompare detects changes across up to five documents with contextual highlights in minutes. (Learn more)
    • Time Saved: Up to 80% faster.
  • Merging Drafts 🤝:
    • Manual: Combining edits from multiple parties is a tedious 2-3 hour process, prone to conflicts.
    • DraftCheck: SmartMerge consolidates up to five drafts into one file, flagging conflicts in minutes. (Learn more)
    • Time Saved: Up to 85% faster.
  • Metadata Cleanup 📤:
    • Manual: Removing comments, redlines, or personal info takes 30-60 minutes, with risk of missing hidden data.
    • DraftCheck: Share cleans metadata (e.g., comments, headers, highlights) in seconds, preventing leaks. (Learn more)
    • Time Saved: Up to 95% faster.

DraftCheck interface for automated document review
DraftCheck’s tools make automated document review fast and accurate. 🌟

How to Use DraftCheck for Automated Document Review 🚀

Ready to save time with automated document review? Here’s how to get started:

  1. Install DraftCheck 🛠️:
  2. Open Your Document 📄: Launch Word or Docs and open your contract.
  3. Access DraftCheck Tools ⚙️: Click the DraftCheck icon in the toolbar to use AI Q&A, SmartCompare, or Share.
  4. Run Automated Checks ✅: Let DraftCheck handle error checking, comparisons, or cleanup in seconds.

For detailed guides, explore our tutorials: Document Checking, SmartDoc Suite, Share, and AI Q&A.

DraftCheck automated document review output
See time-saving results with DraftCheck’s automation. 🎉

Tips to Maximize Time Savings with DraftCheck 💡

  • Start with Automation 🔍: Run DraftCheck’s checks early to catch errors before they slow you down.
  • Use AI Q&A First ❓: Ask key questions to focus your review on critical sections.
  • Compare in Batches ⚡: Load multiple drafts into SmartCompare for faster multi-version reviews.
  • Clean Before Sharing 📤: Always use Share to remove metadata, saving cleanup time.

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Why DraftCheck Wins for Automated Document Review 🏆

DraftCheck’s automated document review tools offer unmatched speed, accuracy, and security. Unlike manual reviews, which are slow and error-prone, DraftCheck’s legal-focused design ensures you catch issues, find information, and share documents faster. By saving up to 95% of review time, DraftCheck empowers you to deliver client-ready contracts with confidence. 💼

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Get Started with DraftCheck Today 🚀

Ready to embrace automated document review? Install the DraftCheck Microsoft Word add-in or Google Chrome extension and try it with a 30-day free trial 🎁. Visit DraftCheck.com for installation guides and explore our tutorials on document checking, SmartDoc Suite, Share, and AI Q&A.

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