SuLe vs SeedLegals (2026): 5 Key Differences for Founders
By SuLe · Updated 22 September 2026
Reviewed by Patricia Wing, corporate lawyer and founder of SuLe
SuLe vs SeedLegals comes down to how much of a UK startup's legal work needs covering. SeedLegals is a self-service platform built for fundraising, SEIS/EIS and option schemes. SuLe covers everything legal from incorporation to exit, with a free cap table, over 100 lawyer-drafted templates and senior lawyer time included in every paid subscription.
Key facts
- SuLe pricing: a free plan, then £299 a quarter (Premium) or £990 a year (Premium+), both plus VAT.
- SuLe Premium and Premium+ include 30 minutes of senior lawyer time each month.
- According to SeedLegals' pricing page, its memberships cost £649 (Access), £1,199 (Funding) or £2,699 (Options) per year, plus VAT.
- SeedLegals sells lawyer advice separately through its General Counsel service, from £3,199 + VAT for 10 hours.
- SuLe's cap table is free and pulls company data from Companies House. SeedLegals includes its cap table with paid membership.
- SuLe's template library spans over 100 contracts, IP to commercial.
SuLe publishes this comparison, so read it with that in mind. Every SeedLegals figure is taken from SeedLegals' published pricing as of September 2026.
5 key differences between SuLe and SeedLegals
1. SuLe's cap table is free
SuLe's cap table costs nothing and needs no subscription. It extracts company data from Companies House automatically and includes round modelling, convertibles and option pools. SeedLegals includes its cap table with paid membership, from £649 a year, and does not provide Companies House extraction. See SuLe's cap table.
2. A lawyer is included in SuLe's subscription
Every SuLe Premium and Premium+ subscription includes 30 minutes of senior lawyer time each month, with further lawyer support available quickly. On SeedLegals, day-to-day support comes from the platform team by chat, phone and email. Advice from a lawyer means buying the separate General Counsel service, from £3,199 + VAT for a 10-hour block, on top of membership.
3. SuLe's lawyers built the platform
SuLe's tools and templates are built by senior lawyers who worked at top city and international firms such as Orrick and Bird & Bird and have supported some of the best companies, so the documents match what top investors expect. Founders reach that expertise through the platform, not a queue for a consultation.
4. SuLe covers legal work beyond fundraising
SuLe covers over 100 contracts, from IP to commercial agreements. The same lawyers who built the platform tailor documents, review contracts and advise on rounds, including the questions that stop being standard: a US lead investor, a co-founder leaving, a customer's paper rather than yours, an IP assignment that was never done. SeedLegals' library centres on fundraising, equity and option paperwork, alongside core templates for teams and commercial work.
5. SuLe's fees are flat and quoted in advance
SuLe's subscriptions are flat: free, £299 per quarter or £990 per year, plus VAT. Legal work beyond the included time is quoted as a fixed price before it starts, so the cost does not rise if the work overruns. SeedLegals' membership is also a flat annual fee, but its funding products are priced with Flex credits that scale with the amount raised, and SEIS/EIS advance assurance, compliance certificates and share issues are charged separately unless the plan includes them.
SuLe vs SeedLegals at a glance
| SuLe | SeedLegals | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Everything legal for a startup, from incorporation to exit | Fundraising, SEIS/EIS and option schemes |
| Lawyer time in the subscription | Yes: 30 minutes a month on Premium and Premium+, with more at fixed rates | No: General Counsel service sold separately, from £3,199 + VAT for 10 hours |
| Template library | 100+ lawyer-drafted templates across corporate, commercial, IP, employment, data protection and fundraising | Fundraising, equity and option documents plus core team and commercial templates |
| Contract review | AI-powered contract review and editor included, with lawyer support available | No |
| Legal Health Check | Identifies the legal risks a business faces, with data-backed solutions | No |
| Platform pricing | Free, then up to £990 a year for Premium+ | Access £649 / Funding £1,199 / Options £2,699 per year + VAT, plus Flex credits on funding rounds and paid add-ons |
| Funding round pricing | Fixed pricing | Percentage of the round, with minimum charges |
| Cap table | Free, with Companies House extraction, round modelling, convertibles and option pools | Included with paid membership; no Companies House extraction |
When SeedLegals is the better fit
SeedLegals suits founders whose main need is a funding round or SEIS/EIS paperwork on a self-service platform. It has closed a large share of UK early-stage rounds and processes a large proportion of SEIS advance assurance applications.
Founders who also want contracts, IP, a legal health check and lawyer time in the same subscription pick SuLe, which is why many use SuLe from the start rather than switching later.
Start with SuLe's free cap table or compare SuLe's plans.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between SuLe and SeedLegals?
SeedLegals is a self-service platform for fundraising, SEIS/EIS and option schemes. SuLe covers everything legal for a startup, from incorporation to exit, with over 100 lawyer-drafted templates, a free cap table and 30 minutes of senior lawyer time a month on paid plans.
Is SuLe cheaper than SeedLegals?
SuLe Premium+ at £990 a year costs less than SeedLegals' Funding (£1,199) and Options (£2,699) memberships, and it includes lawyer time. SeedLegals' Access membership is £649 a year, with lawyer advice sold separately from £3,199 + VAT for 10 hours. SuLe also has a free plan.
How does SuLe work?
SuLe combines technology with expert legal knowledge built for startups. Founders get document templates, legal guidance and access to specialised lawyers when a situation needs them.
Is SuLe suitable for my business?
Yes, for startups and growing businesses at any stage. SuLe supports founders from just starting out through to scaling up.
How much does SuLe cost?
SuLe has a free plan, Premium at £299 per quarter and Premium+ at £990 per year, plus VAT. Legal advice beyond the included time is priced as a fixed fee. See SuLe's pricing page.
Can I speak with a real lawyer through SuLe?
Yes. Paid SuLe plans include 30 minutes of senior lawyer time each month. The platform automates routine legal tasks, and experienced SuLe lawyers are on hand when a situation needs personalised advice.
Does SuLe offer legal document templates?
Yes. SuLe offers lawyer-drafted documents such as NDAs, employment contracts, privacy policies and board resolutions, and adds missing templates on request. Documents can be edited and signed on the platform, or checked by a SuLe lawyer.
Can I import my cap table from SeedLegals to SuLe?
Yes. Click "upload" on SuLe's cap table tab and the details import automatically. The same works for a cap table from any other provider.
Does SuLe offer fundraising advice?
Yes. SuLe's lawyers give funding advice at every stage of a business, tailored to its goals and concerns.
This article is general information for founders and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Please contact us if you have questions.
SEIS and EIS relief depends on the company and the investor meeting HMRC's conditions and on the investor's own tax position. We recommend seeking tax advice to confirm the position.
References
- SuLe. "Lawyer-built documents for UK startups." https://sule.io/ai-templates/ (2026).
- SuLe. "Pricing for UK founders." https://sule.io/pricing/ (2026).
- SeedLegals. "Pricing." https://seedlegals.com/pricing/ (2026).
- SeedLegals. "Legal advice for startups: General Counsel as a Service." https://seedlegals.com/advisory/general-counsel/ (2026).
- SuLe. "Free UK cap table for founders raising investment." https://sule.io/cap-table/ (2026).
- SuLe. "About Us." https://sule.io/who-we-are/ (2026).
- SuLe. "Free legal health check for UK startups." https://sule.io/legal-health-check/ (2026).
