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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Gavel

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AGavel, formerly Documate, is a document automation software company headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to turn frequently used templates into intelligent workflows and client-facing legal applications.

    $99

    per month

    Google Keep

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Keep is a note-taking app launched by Google in 2013 and available free, providing a tool to capture text, images, video, etc.N/A
    Pricing
    GavelGoogle Keep
    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    $99
    per month
    Standard
    $199
    per month
    Enterprise
    Custom
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    Pricing Offerings
    GavelGoogle Keep
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscounts available for annual plans.—
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    GavelGoogle Keep
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    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
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    Google
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    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
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    User Ratings
    GavelGoogle Keep
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.5
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (10 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GavelGoogle Keep
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    Windows or Mac works well, and making client-based documents is flawless because of its customization ability.
    Incentivized
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    Google
    We use it to post photos of a given area or circumstance, so there is never a question about the current appearance or the desired appearance, as the case may be. We also use it a lot for checklists. When items are needed, possibly from different locations, team members can check them off a shared list as they are acquired, so we can see what is still required and what has been acquired, and the person responsible can initial the checked-off entry.
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    Pros
    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    • More control over our data
    • Ability to customize it as per our needs
    • Cross platform work like Windows and Mac is good
    Incentivized
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    Google
    • It's incredibly quick to load, it doesn't take long to pull up any note you have no matter how much information is in the note.
    • The ability to collaborate on a Google Keep note is also great! It allows for two or more of you to work on a project in one space.
    • I also love that I can color coordinate. I can make all my meeting notes one color, my personal notes another color and so on.
    • Enjoying the pinning feature that allows me to keep my important notes right at the top so I don't have to go searching for them when needed.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    • Adding more examples for help
    • Nothing more as it is such a good software
    Incentivized
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    Google
    • The iOS app sometimes gets into a state and doesn't update your notes (won't show new notes from other devices / computer), needs to be re-installed to resolve
    • Your notes take up space in your Google account's quota, though this is not very apparent at first - you have to keep an eye on what you are storing - huge pictures better not go in there
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    It does everything I need it to do. It is easy to organize and categorize what I need and what I want to see.
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    Usability
    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    They made it simple for anyone to use. There are no complicated steps involved to create a note, edit a note, or search for a specific item located in a note. They also made it simple to share it with others, making it easy to collaborate. Google kept it basic without a thousand "bells and whistles" to overcomplicate it.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    I gave this rating based on the ease of use, the simple functionality and how well it does at keeping my attention and helping me continue to use it and stay on track. The functionality mentioned before alongside the reminder functions and how it utilizes Google's powerful machine learning tech to better its software is remarkable.
    Incentivized
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    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    Easy to use as GUI is very user-friendly and meets all the expectations of someone who needs to take care of their documents.
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    Google
    The main differential of Google Keep is its simplicity and efficiency for quick notes. I can draw on the card, put a photo, record audio if I can't write at the moment, in short, for everyday tasks, simple things, it is superior.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Gavel (Documate, Inc.)
    • Small monthly fee, so it's a budget-friendly software
    • Keeping all the data and having control over it
    Incentivized
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    Google
    • Quick note-taking and easy access to reminders reduce time wasted on forgotten tasks, improving efficiency.
    • Digital note-taking reduces the need for notebooks, sticky notes, and printed task lists.
    • Employees sometimes need to move notes to Google Docs for better formatting, leading to extra work.
    Incentivized
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