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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Clio

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AClio is web-based legal practice management software for solo practitioners and small firms. It is designed to replace multiple different systems (like document management, case management, and accounting software) to streamline the amount of technology that small firms need to manage.

    $49

    per month

    Filevine

    Score5.7 out of 10
    N/AFilevine is a project management and workflow automation platform for law firms from the company of the same name in Utah.N/A
    Pricing
    ClioFilevine
    Editions & Modules
    EasyStart
    $49
    per user/per month
    Clio Grow
    $59
    per user/per month
    Essentials
    $89
    per month per user
    Advanced
    $129
    per month per user
    Complete
    $159
    per month per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClioFilevine
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsAll pricing tiers have a 7-day free trial. Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    ClioFilevine
    Considered Both Products
    Clio
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    Filevine
    Chose Filevine
    Filevine is much worse than Clio. Very rough poorly polished. I don't know who would use Filevine or why.
    Incentivized
    Chose Filevine
    I’ve tried Clio, MyCase, and PracticePanther. Clio is super user-friendly with lots of integrations, MyCase is great for billing and communication but more limited on automation, and PracticePanther is easy to use but not as strong on reporting. Compared to them, Filevine feels …
    Incentivized
    Chose Filevine
    much more customizable. We have a niche practice - ERISA - not a personal injury practice. Clio does not fit what we do and Filevine can be customized to fit.
    Incentivized
    Chose Filevine
    Filevine is so much more detailed and extensive in terms of keeping all the information for each case in one place. I can even edit docs within filevine and combine docs and create emails and faxes right from within. I feel Filevine is an all in one stop and helps keep …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    56%
    Would buy again
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    60%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    56%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    50%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    53%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    50%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
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    User Ratings
    ClioFilevine
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.7
    (26 ratings)
    5.2
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    6.9
    (4 ratings)
    6.7
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.4
    (4 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    ClioFilevine
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Clio
    Clio allows our law firm to track all aspects of a matter, such as documents, emails, time entries, tasks, and notes, in one place. This is ideal for our mid-sized law firm, which handles general litigation, personal injury, and family law. A feature we appreciate is the client portal's secure way to share updates, documents, and invoices.
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    Filevine
    File Vine is well-suited because I believe it was invented to assist Law Firms with document organization for the legal cases collected in a Law Firm. It is easy to navigate and find your documents with a click of a button.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Clio
    • Provides an interface with NextChapter Bankruptcy.
    • Provides an interface with the forms on our website and landing pages to allow for easy transmission of potential clients into our Clio system from these sources with little human intervention.
    • Its billing, invoicing and payment integration makes the billing cycle for clients easier.
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    Filevine
    • Customization - you can easily add sections and fields
    • Workato and Zapier integration works well - we can connect Filevine to a multitude of other platforms and services
    • Texting and faxing is available across the entire platform
    • Integration with Vinesign for e-signature completion
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    Cons
    Clio
    • Document management. It's still far easier for me to create Word templates and just use Word.
    • Centralized filing of client files. Like I said, I use Word. I work on a Mac and use Mac's tag structure. Clio should find a way to gather all files that have a certain tag and allow me to access them through Clio. Instead, I use Hazel and DropBox.
    • Case planning and budgeting. I use OmniFocus for project management, a self-created Excel spreadsheet for project budgeting and a cloud-based service for Gantt charts. How hard would it be to add robust project management tools to Clio?
    • Search feature for stored documents and information. Evernote has Clio beat hands-down, but I don't put client-sensitive information (only caselaw) on Evernote.
    • Case notes. This feature may be useful for high-volume practices, but I never use it.
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    Filevine
    • The PDF document editor can be easier when trying to save changes. Make a button that says save changes, instead of save file.
    • The contacts can probably be more streamlined so that there are not multiple contacts for the same individual or business.
    • Tasks should automatically be changed to a new individual in a parallel role when the file changes teams.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Clio
    We have been able to streamline our task management and everyday office procedures by using Clio to its fullest potential. We have a hire client retention rate because we can easily keep track of leads and follow ups. Clio Draft is saving us time on drafting legal documents and correspondence espondence. Overall, we are able to save time and money on everything tasks
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    Filevine
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Clio
    Clio is intuitive and easy to learn. Even new staff or attorneys with limited tech experience can quickly navigate through tasks, matters, billing, and calendars. This reduces training time and increases productivity, especially in a busy mid-sized law firm. Because it’s cloud-based, Clio can be accessed from any device, anywhere. Whether I am working in the office, at home, or in court, I have full access to my cases, documents, and time entries.
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    Filevine
    there’s a learning curve for advanced features, some functionality comes only through add-ons at extra cost, and occasional performance issues such as lag or sync glitches have been reported. Additionally, a few users note challenges with implementation and customer support responsiveness. Overall, it’s a powerful and adaptable case management tool, but not entirely frictionless, making 7–8 a fair usability score
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    Support Rating
    Clio
    When I contact them, I am told that the person who can help me cannot be reached but that I should call back. When I call, I cannot get ahold of anyone who can help. Sales/support does not respond to my emails. Maybe if you are part of a large firm they treat you differently.
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    Filevine
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Clio
    We did not use any other practice management software, but I did evaluate Rocket Matter as a potential alternative. Rocket Matter does not have the same robust intake software that Clio Grow does and therefore it was not even a plausible alternative for us to implement. Clio is constantly updating and evolving based on feedback from users and that makes it the kind of program that can grow with your business needs.
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    Filevine
    Filevine is so much more detailed and extensive in terms of keeping all the information for each case in one place. I can even edit docs within filevine and combine docs and create emails and faxes right from within. I feel Filevine is an all in one stop and helps keep everything as organized as possible.
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    Return on Investment
    Clio
    • Hard to judge ROI, but it saves us money compared to our old server based system (ProLaw)
    • More accessible from more places. I was able to continue working during a two week trip to the beach.
    • The Client Portal (Clio Connect) is a positive way to send clients document securely, avoids the forwarded email / forwarded attachment problem.
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    Filevine
    • Allows much attention to detail on many cases. We can handle more cases more easily. Revenue is up for several years by at least 25%
    • Better client communication and less expensive with texting from the file. Less expense than letters. Reduction in letterhead and postage costs of at least $2000 per year. Emailed letters may not be noticed as quickly but text messages are.
    • Less time on billing. Saves on our bookkeeper tasks making it more part time and allows paralegal tasks to be added for this person increasing productivity.
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