ChatGPT and iureka both use large language models — but legal research requirements are fundamentally different.
At a glance
| Criterion | ChatGPT | iureka |
|---|---|---|
| Legal database | No (knowledge cutoff) | 680,000+ cases, 145,000 statutes, etc. |
| Cited sources | Unreliable / no guarantee | References with document viewer |
| Currency | Model-dependent | Daily updated data sources |
| GDPR / firm data | General OpenAI policies | EU-oriented platform for lawyers |
| DOCX / vault / agents | No | Integrated |
When ChatGPT makes sense
- General wording help without legal context
- Brainstorming on non-legal topics
- Quick summaries without citation requirements
When iureka is the better choice
- Case law and statute research with verifiable sources
- Client work with confidentiality requirements
- Recurring research workflows via agents
- Working with your own documents in vaults
Conclusion
ChatGPT is a versatile language tool. iureka is a legal research platform — built for lawyers who must substantiate their results.
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