Legalese Decoder uses AI to turn contracts and legal documents into plain English. Free to try; paid plans start at $9.95/month. See features and pricing.
Researched and fact-checked by Bartu Cavusoglu · Updated October 26, 2026
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Legalese Decoder is a web application that uses AI, natural language processing, and machine learning to analyze legal documents and produce a plain-language version. It is built for people who are not lawyers but still have to sign contracts, leases, loans, and service agreements.
The company is based in Vancouver, Canada, and lists an American Bar Association member number on its site. It also states clearly that it does not give legal advice and is not a substitute for a lawyer.
Users upload a legal document to the web app. The algorithm identifies key terms and concepts in the text, then uses a database of legal definitions and explanations to define them in plain language.
The app then rephrases the document in simpler wording. According to the company, a plain-language version arrives within minutes. The site describes the same process for loan agreements, where the output explains interest rates, repayment terms, fees, late payments, prepayment, and default.
The core feature is plain-English rewriting with definitions for legal terms. It covers contracts, agreements, and documents related to raising capital and investment, plus everyday paperwork such as car leases, mortgages, rental agreements, insurance, and credit card agreements.
Higher plans add two tools: a Contract Analyzer that checks for risk, fairness, and anomalies, and a Legal "Non-Advisor" that answers questions about a document. The site also promotes a SpeedDial AI Lawyer phone line and a Legal Doc Generator marked as a coming upgrade.
Legalese Decoder is a web application that uses AI, natural language processing, and machine learning to analyze legal documents. It returns a plain-language version of the document and defines key terms.
The site lists three monthly plans: Home at $9.95, Professional at $49.95, and Business at $149.95. The Home and Professional prices are shown as sale prices against regular prices of $29.95 and $99.95. The site also says the app is free to try.
Yes. The homepage offers a free try with no registration required. Professional and Business plans also list a free 7 day trial with instant access.
The site says it handles contracts, agreements, and documents related to raising capital and investment. It also describes use for personal loans, rental agreements, credit card contracts, insurance policies, and telecommunications contracts.
No. The company says it does not provide legal advice and is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The site links to a find-a-local-lawyer option.
The app works in a mobile browser and is listed on Google Play for Android. The site shows an App Store version as coming soon.
The site's testimonials come from small business owners and professionals who say it helps them understand contracts without hiring a lawyer for every document. The Professional and Business plans add a Contract Analyzer and larger word limits.
The Home plan lists instant access with a 60 days guarantee, and the Business plan lists a 60 days money back guarantee. The Professional plan card highlights a free 7 day trial.