The definitive European legal knowledge platform for
academic researchers & students
Academics like you face a critical challenge:
Staying current with legislation, case law, and regulatory decisions is essential—yet nearly impossible. Public sources are outdated, fragmented, and cumbersome to navigate. How can you effectively track the rapidly evolving legal landscape when drowning in information overload?
The solution
Digibeetle simplifies access to key European digital legal sources like the AI Act and GDPR. Our tool rigorously cross-references and rapidly searches legislation, case law, and supervisory authority rulings. Indispensable for researchers and students.
Why students and researchers use Digibeetle
Unparalleled academic advantage
- Created for academics, by academics
- Transforms research hours into minutes
- More up-to-date than official sources
- Highest content accuracy in the market
- Continuously improved and expanded
Used by the best academics
Used by the best academics
Streamlining EU digital law research
“Digital law is evolving rapidly in the EU, making it difficult for researchers to stay current with the latest legislation, cases, reports, and guidelines. This challenge calls for a one-stop solution, and I am pleased that Digibeetle fits this gap perfectly. With the comprehensive database provided by Digibeetle, I can access all relevant information with just one click. Digibeetle has significantly reduced the burden of data collection, enhancing the efficiency of my research.”
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Legal Comprehension with Thoughtful AI Integration
Beyond AI Shortcuts: Prioritizing Legal Understanding
AI is a useful tool in legal work, but genuine skill comes from developing complete knowledge, not algorithmic results. Therefore, Digibeetle’s platform integrates with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to combine human knowledge with technical efficiency.
Digibeetle is a carefully managed information ecosystem where experienced legal experts absorb, analyse, and link regulatory changes. Our staff carefully finds crucial source links that AI algorithms may overlook, contextualises legal ideas for comprehension, and offers expert-vetted information. By doing so, you can produce genuine comprehension—not superficial answers
Academic Foundations
Digibeetle’s CEO is an affiliated researcher at Utrecht University with firsthand understanding of academic requirements. Our platform is developed with expert guidance from legal researchers at the interdisciplinary Research Group on Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), who contribute specialized information digests on key legal developments.
This scholarly expertise drives our platform, not oversimplified algorithms.
- Expert legal insight from academics with deep subject matter knowledge
- A platform that fosters genuine understanding rather than passive consumption
- An intuitive environment where complex legal frameworks become comprehensible through expert curation
- Research-grade content that helps students develop critical thinking skills AI tools cannot replicate
Let us know if you have questions
Everything you need to know about Digibeetle and billing. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Contact our support team.
With our limited and already-stretched budget, why should we add another subscription service?
Digibeetle actually helps optimize your existing budget by:
- Consolidating multiple resources into one cost-effective platform
- Reducing research time for both staff and students (measurable ROI)
- Providing certification webinars that would otherwise require separate budget allocation
- Preventing costly research errors through comprehensive regulatory coverage
- Offering predictable annual pricing with no hidden costs or unexpected increases
How does your pricing structure compare to other legal databases?
While we can provide detailed comparisons during a consultation call, our university customers consistently report that Digibeetle offers superior value. Unlike conventional legal databases that charge premium prices for general content, we offer specialized, curated knowledge specifically for the EU Digital Rulebook at a fraction of what mainstream providers charge. Many institutions have been able to reallocate budget from underutilized general databases to Digibeetle’s targeted solution.
Can we start with limited seats and scale up if needed?
Absolutely. We understand budget constraints and offer flexible scaling options. Start with licenses for key departments like Law, Computer Science, or Information Technology, and expand as value is demonstrated. We can structure a phased adoption plan that aligns with your fiscal cycles and budget allocation processes.
We already subscribe to several legal databases. What makes Digibeetle different enough to justify another purchase?
Unlike general legal databases, Digibeetle:
- Is specifically built by academics for academics in the EU Digital Rulebook space
- Offers human-curated content that reveals connections between sources that algorithmic approaches miss
- Includes exclusive documents obtained through Freedom of Information requests not available elsewhere
- Provides visualizations of regulatory interconnections critical for comprehensive research
- Is regularly updated by subject matter experts (not just automated crawlers)
- Incorporates academic feedback into platform development – your faculty help shape the product
How difficult is implementation, and what resources will it require from our IT department?
Implementation is remarkably simple:
- Zero IT resources required – no software to install or maintain
- Web-based access means immediate availability across your institution
- Optional SSO integration available (additional fee) but not required
- No maintenance, upgrades, or patches for your team to manage
- Full onboarding support provided by our team at no additional cost
How do we know our faculty and students will actually use this platform?
Digibeetle has exceptional adoption rates because:
- It was designed by academics who understand research workflows
- Faculty report significant time savings and research quality improvements
- Students consistently rate it as one of their most valuable research tools
- We offer customized onboarding sessions tailored to your institution’s focus areas
- Usage analytics help you track adoption and demonstrate ROI
- We can arrange testimonials or references from peer institutions upon request
How does Digibeetle support our university’s research integrity requirements?
Digibeetle directly supports compliance with the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity by:
- Ensuring researchers have access to the most current regulatory information
- Providing comprehensive coverage of developments across the EU Digital Rulebook
- Offering certification webinars that document continuing education
- Maintaining an audit trail of research sources for verification
- Supporting proper citation and reference practices
What kind of support can we expect after purchase?
Unlike large corporate providers where you become just another account number, Digibeetle offers:
- Dedicated academic support from staff who understand university research needs
- Direct feedback channels to product development
- Priority consideration for source and feature requests from academic institutions
- Regular check-ins to ensure platform optimization for your specific research areas
- Customized training sessions for new faculty and students
- A genuine partnership approach rather than a transactional relationship
How stable is Digibeetle as a company? Will you still be around when we need to renew?
Founded by respected academic researcher Joost Gerritsen (affiliate researcher at Utrecht University and contributor to major legal textbooks), Digibeetle is built on solid academic foundations with sustainable growth. We focus on quality and customer satisfaction rather than venture capital-driven rapid expansion, ensuring stability and longevity. Our renewal rates exceed 95%, demonstrating the ongoing value we provide to academic institutions.
How is your human-centered approach different from AI-powered solutions?
While many providers rely heavily on algorithms to simply aggregate content, Digibeetle’s approach is fundamentally different:
- Expert academics personally review and contextualize each document
- Human intelligence identifies nuanced connections between regulatory sources
- Curated content highlights truly significant developments rather than overwhelming users
- Visualizations are designed by people who understand how academics actually conduct research
- Our team obtains exclusive documents through human networks and FOIA requests
- The result is deeper insight, not just more data
Can you customize the platform for our specific academic focus areas?
Yes! Unlike large corporate providers with rigid platforms, Digibeetle offers:
- The ability to prioritize sources most relevant to your institution’s research focus
- A feedback mechanism where your academics can directly influence platform development
- Customized onboarding that aligns with your specific research methodologies
- The opportunity to suggest new features that would benefit your particular academic community
- A collaborative approach that treats your institution as a partner, not just a customer
