10 Canadian Legaltech Startups to Watch in 2026
That shift is at the heart of LegalTech.ca’s “10 Canadian Legaltech Startups to Watch in 2026,” a curated list highlighting companies tackling practical, high-stakes problems across pricing, AI-powered legal services, document intelligence, contracts, intake, IP analytics, and real estate law, and more.
We’re proud to share that AltFee was included on this year’s list alongside an impressive group of Canadian legaltech innovators.
Why this list matters
According to LegalTech.ca, what unites these companies is a focus on the realities lawyers face every day: predictability, efficiency, trust, compliance, and client experience.
Rather than abstract innovation, the 2026 cohort reflects a maturing ecosystem — one where legal technology is embedded into day-to-day practice and delivering tangible value.
AltFee: Modernizing Legal Pricing
LegalTech.ca highlighted AltFee as a Vancouver-based legaltech company helping law firms move beyond the billable hour through structured, value-based pricing.
AltFee’s platform enables firms to:
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scope matters more accurately,
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build fixed-fee and alternative fee arrangements,
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and collaborate on pricing internally and with clients — improving transparency, predictability, and profitability.
Co-founded in 2020 by Scott Leigh and Digby C. Leigh, AltFee draws on deep legal industry experience to support firms navigating an increasingly efficiency- and client-driven legal market.
Other Canadian Legaltech Startups to Watch
The full list spans a wide range of practice areas and technologies, including:
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AI-native legal services rethinking the economics of practice,
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document and litigation intelligence that reduces manual review,
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contract discovery and management platforms for in-house teams,
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client intake and marketing automation for law firms,
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IP analytics powered by patent-trained AI,
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and digital real estate legal services improving accessibility and transparency.
Together, these companies underscore the growing momentum and rising influence of Canadian legaltech.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Being included in LegalTech.ca’s Startups to Watch is an encouraging signal — not just for AltFee, but for the broader movement toward more sustainable, client-aligned legal services.
We’re excited to be building alongside other Canadian companies, shaping what’s next for the legal industry.
Read the full article on LegalTech.ca:
“10 Canadian Legaltech Startups to Watch in 2026”
