ChatGPT vs Sneaky Terms for Contract Review
Lots of people paste contracts into ChatGPT. It'll give you a summary. But a summary isn't the same as knowing what you're about to agree to.
What actually happens when you review a contract
Both tools can help. But they work in very different ways.
| Feature | ChatGPT | Sneaky Terms |
|---|---|---|
| What you might miss | Whatever you don't think to ask about. ChatGPT answers questions, so if you don't know the right question, the clause stays hidden. | Nothing. Every clause is reviewed automatically, including the ones buried on page 12 that you'd never think to ask about. |
| What you get back | A conversational summary. Helpful, but you'll need to read it carefully and figure out what matters most. | A clause-by-clause breakdown with risk scores (Clean / Watchful / Sneaky / Trap), plain English translations, and a list of protections your contract is missing. |
| Knowing what to do next | You'll know what the contract says in general terms. What to do about it is up to you. | Each clause comes with a specific suggestion: what to push back on, what to ask for, or what to get in writing before you sign. |
| Your contract's privacy | Your contract becomes part of your chat history. | Your file is not retained. Text is extracted, analyzed, and the original is deleted. Nothing is used for training. |
| Something you can use | A chat conversation you'd need to copy, reformat, and organize before sharing with anyone. | A full report saved to your account that you can reference during negotiations, hand to a lawyer, or print for your records. |
| Getting the same answer twice | Different results every time. Ask the same question about the same contract tomorrow and you'll get a different answer. | The same contract produces the same result every time, so you can compare versions or share findings with confidence. |
| What it costs | $20/month for ChatGPT Plus (needed for file uploads and longer contracts). | Free preview with no account needed. Full analysis from $1.99. No subscription. |
| Getting started | Create an account, subscribe to Plus if you need file uploads, then figure out what to ask. | Drop your file and get results. No account needed for the free preview. |
What you might miss
Whatever you don't think to ask about. ChatGPT answers questions, so if you don't know the right question, the clause stays hidden.
Nothing. Every clause is reviewed automatically, including the ones buried on page 12 that you'd never think to ask about.
What you get back
A conversational summary. Helpful, but you'll need to read it carefully and figure out what matters most.
A clause-by-clause breakdown with risk scores (Clean / Watchful / Sneaky / Trap), plain English translations, and a list of protections your contract is missing.
Knowing what to do next
You'll know what the contract says in general terms. What to do about it is up to you.
Each clause comes with a specific suggestion: what to push back on, what to ask for, or what to get in writing before you sign.
Your contract's privacy
Your contract becomes part of your chat history.
Your file is not retained. Text is extracted, analyzed, and the original is deleted. Nothing is used for training.
Something you can use
A chat conversation you'd need to copy, reformat, and organize before sharing with anyone.
A full report saved to your account that you can reference during negotiations, hand to a lawyer, or print for your records.
Getting the same answer twice
Different results every time. Ask the same question about the same contract tomorrow and you'll get a different answer.
The same contract produces the same result every time, so you can compare versions or share findings with confidence.
What it costs
$20/month for ChatGPT Plus (needed for file uploads and longer contracts).
Free preview with no account needed. Full analysis from $1.99. No subscription.
Getting started
Create an account, subscribe to Plus if you need file uploads, then figure out what to ask.
Drop your file and get results. No account needed for the free preview.
If you just want a quick explanation, ChatGPT is fine. If you want to know what you are about to sign, use Sneaky Terms.
When to Use Which
ChatGPT works fine for...
- Asking general questions about legal concepts
- Getting a rough, conversational summary of a short agreement
- Drafting a message or counter-proposal
Use Sneaky Terms when it actually matters
- You're about to sign something and need to know exactly what's in it
- You want every clause reviewed, especially the ones you wouldn't think to ask about
- You need a report you can hand to a lawyer or bring to a negotiation
- The contract involves your money, your job, your home, or your rights
- You don't want your contract stored on someone else's servers
See it for yourself
Upload any contract and get a free preview in under 15 seconds.
Upload your contractOr review a specific contract type: Employment / Non-Compete / Severance / Lease / NDA
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ChatGPT actually review a contract?
Yes, but only if you ask the right questions. ChatGPT answers what you ask it. If you don't know what to look for, those clauses stay hidden. Sneaky Terms reviews every clause automatically, whether you thought to ask about it or not.
Is it safe to paste my contract into ChatGPT?
There are privacy considerations. By default, ChatGPT may use your conversations to train future models (you can opt out in settings). Your contract text is stored in your conversation history. If you're reviewing a sensitive agreement (employment, NDA, severance), consider the privacy implications. Sneaky Terms does not retain your original document. Text is extracted for analysis, then deleted.
Can AI replace a lawyer for contract review?
No. AI is good at telling you what a clause means and whether it looks one-sided. It is not good at negotiating complex deals or giving you advice on your specific situation. Use Sneaky Terms to understand what you are signing. Use a lawyer when the stakes are high enough to matter.
Why use Sneaky Terms instead of a free AI chatbot?
Three reasons. Every clause gets a risk score and a specific suggestion, not a general summary. The same contract always produces the same analysis, so you can compare versions and share findings. And your document is not retained. Text is extracted, analyzed, then deleted.
Is this legal advice?
No. Sneaky Terms tells you what a clause means and whether it is one-sided. What you do about it is your call. For anything serious, talk to a local lawyer.
What happens to my document after I upload it?
We extract the text for analysis. We do not retain your original file. Your analysis results are automatically saved to your account.