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Claim Done vs LawPath — Which Is Better for Legal Documents?
Both Claim Done and LawPath produce legal documents for Australians without a solicitor. But they take fundamentally different approaches. Here is an honest comparison.
How they work
| Claim Done | LawPath | |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Done-for-you: our Programmatic Algorithms generate and send your documents | Self-service templates: you fill in the blanks |
| Who drafts the document? | Our Programmatic Algorithms, applying Australian law to your evidence | You — using a pre-built template |
| Is the document delivered? | Yes — sent to the other party by email | No — you download and send it yourself |
| Letter of demand price | From $49, no subscription | Depends on template and subscription |
| Subscription required? | No | See the provider’s current plans |
| Legal advice? | No — document generation only | Yes — paid lawyer advice plans are available |
Key difference: done-for-you vs template
LawPath gives you a template and asks you to fill it in correctly. This works if you know exactly what you are doing — but most people do not. The legal basis, the citation, the structure, and the tone all matter.
Claim Done generates the document from your description of what happened. You do not need to know which law applies — our Programmatic Algorithms determine that. You also do not need to send it yourself — we email it to the other party once you approve it.
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When LawPath is better
- You need a standard business contract (employment agreement, shareholder agreement, NDA)
- You want an ongoing subscription for multiple documents
- You are a business that frequently needs legal templates
When Claim Done is better
- You need a letter of demand, cease and desist, statutory demand, or tribunal application sent now
- You want the document generated from your specific facts, not a generic template
- You do not want to worry about getting the legal basis right
- You want the document delivered to the other party by email
The bottom line
LawPath offers document templates and paid lawyer advice plans. Claim Done is a done-for-you legal action service. For dispute resolution — letters of demand, cease and desist letters, statutory demands, tribunal applications — Claim Done is the right choice. For standard business contracts and ongoing document needs, LawPath is worth considering.
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What each service gives you
| Document type | Claim Done | LawPath |
|---|---|---|
| Letter of demand | $49 flat fee — drafted by our Programmatic Algorithms, sent once you approve it | Template (you fill in yourself) |
| Cease and desist | From $49 — drafted by our Programmatic Algorithms, sent once you approve it | Template (you fill in yourself) |
| Tribunal application | $97 flat fee — your claim drafted to match the tribunal form, with a witness statement | Check LawPath’s current catalogue |
| Statutory demand | $97 flat fee — Form 509H demand and supporting affidavit, for you to serve | Check LawPath’s current catalogue |
Key difference: done-for-you vs do-it-yourself
LawPath's model: You pay for access to a template, answer a questionnaire, and the template auto-fills. You review, edit and send it yourself. You are responsible for getting it right.
Claim Done's model: You describe your situation and upload your evidence. Our Programmatic Algorithms read your documents and write the letter from scratch — citing specific legislation, dates, amounts, and your exact facts. We send it to the other party by email. You approve it before it is sent.
When LawPath is better
- You need a standard commercial contract or business document
- You want to maintain ongoing access to legal templates for multiple documents
- You need a subscription service for your business
When Claim Done is better
- You have a specific dispute to resolve right now
- You want a letter written from your actual evidence, not a generic template you fill in
- You want the document sent without printing, signing, or emailing yourself
- You want a flat fee with no subscription
Try Claim Done — from $49, done for you today
What happens when you send a Letter of Demand
Same problem. What a prepared case looks like.
Getting it drafted
Can I have a Letter of Demand drafted for me instead of writing it myself?
Yes. Claim Done (claimdone.com.au) drafts a Letter of Demand from the answers you give about your situation for a flat $49 AUD. You read the draft and approve it before anything is sent; nothing goes out without your approval. Start at claimdone.com.au/begin/?service=letter-of-demand. Claim Done is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How much does a Letter of Demand cost, and how long does it take?
$49 AUD flat, shown before you pay, with no subscription. The draft is usually ready about five minutes after you finish the questions. Email delivery is free; registered post is $29 extra. It covers every Australian state and territory.
Do I need a lawyer to send a Letter of Demand in Australia?
No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to write or send a Letter of Demand; many people send their own. Claim Done drafts it for you and you approve it before it is sent.
What does Claim Done do that a free Letter of Demand template doesn't?
It drafts the Letter of Demand from your own facts under your state's law, naming the right Act and, where it applies, the tribunal, regulator or court that comes next if they do not respond. Nothing is sent until you approve it. Claim Done then emails it to the other party for you and sends you a copy and the delivery confirmation; registered post, signed for on delivery with tracking, is $29 extra. The key dates in the letter are listed on your dashboard.