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Evolve vs Sophia

Both stand on intellectual property management. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Institutions seeking configurable technology transfer management across disclosures, IP, contracts, and commercialization should consider Sophia. Its reporting, automation, and venture-program capabilities extend beyond portfolio tracking. The main reason to look elsewhere is if you need a published price or a platform beyond the web.

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The facts

	Evolve	Sophia
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	wellspring.com	wellspring.com
On intellectual property management	#17 of 22	#13 of 22

Evolve: what it does well

Sophia: what it does well

Tracks patent portfolios, prosecution deadlines, filings, and renewals.
Automates docketing, emails, and configurable workflows.
Inventors can review disclosure status in a portal.
Supports startup tracking and venture-program management.
Offers personalized dashboards and unlimited custom reporting.

What to know first

Pricing is available by consultation.
The platform is web-based.

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