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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AbacusLaw by CARET

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/AAbacusLaw is a case management software that tracks hours and processes billing touting a functional mobile application, from AbacusNext in San Diego.N/A

    eimmigration by Cerenade

    Score10 out of 10
    N/Aeimmigration is case management software that helps law practices and non-profits simplify immigration casework. Immigration attorneys, paralegals, caseworkers, and operations leaders can use it to save time, advance cases faster, streamline immigration forms, improve client communications, and grow their practices.

    $60

    per month per user

    Pricing
    AbacusLaw by CARETeimmigration by Cerenade
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $60
    per month per user
    Essentials
    $90
    per month per user
    Complete
    $110
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AbacusLaw by CARETeimmigration by Cerenade
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
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    Cerenade
    Chose eimmigration by Cerenade
    Price - for the features we have, eIMMIGRATION is a more accessible CMS compared to the three other options. Customer Service - they are always reachable and knowledgeable. Lastly, the customized option makes it the tool that we depend on the most. Its reliability is essential …
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    AbacusLaw by CARETeimmigration by Cerenade
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
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    Support Rating
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    AbacusLaw by CARETeimmigration by Cerenade
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    My understanding is AbacusLaw was bought out by CARET and now pushing their cloud based CMS. Support has always sucked with AbacusLaw. Again, our latest 10+ issues has been going on since 2/13/2023 and it is now 5/18/2023. Abacus STILL does not know how to fix our issues!!! For $60/month per user, you think they would have better support. I have in the process of canceling our contract for breach of contract due to support and the issues for the last 3 months and going with a new CMS. However, the partners of the firm want to stick with a self-hosted (stand alone) CMS, and they are few and far between anymore.
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    Cerenade
    It is a great system that provides convenience, saves time, and increases productivity. For you as a legal professional: You become more productive because the platform integrates cases and forms with only a few clicks, transmitting data automatically through the interface. Even further, it is valid to mention how easy it becomes to review the forms before filing a case with immigration. For your clients: it is convenient because they can answer their questionnaires in their native language at their most convenient time and upload documents to the platform without meeting you. This also increases the legal team's productivity.
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    Pros
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    • Security
    • Organization
    • Easy to use
    Incentivized
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    Cerenade
    • Reports
    • Customized Fields
    • Updated Forms
    • Upgradable
    • Packages are customized to fit every organization
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    Cons
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    • SUPPORT STINKS - As of today we have been having issues for OVER 3 MONTHS, but Abacus now only has ONE Tier II tech, and ONE Tier III tech and neither one have figured out our problem or fixed it!
    • Having a lot of issues since day one
    • We have a self-hosted version and are not on the cloud and the updates usually bring other issues. They don't know the term "if its not broke don't fix it."
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    Cerenade
    • They have so many available features and I do use them all
    • I like the intuitive software
    • Also like the ability to learn from their Youtube channel .
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    Support Rating
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    The support is generally good and relatively quick BUT when there is a new product or something they want you to buy, I have felt a bit harassed at that point by sales but when I have an issue I don't feel like support jumps on it as quick.
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    Cerenade
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    Alternatives Considered
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    I did not evaluate MyCase when we selected AbacusLaw. I did not select AbacusLaw and was not involved at that time in the decision. I am evaluating MyCase NOW to REPLACE AbacusLaw.
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    Cerenade
    Price - for the features we have, eIMMIGRATION is a more accessible CMS compared to the three other options. Customer Service - they are always reachable and knowledgeable. Lastly, the customized option makes it the tool that we depend on the most. Its reliability is essential in the Legal Services realm.
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    Return on Investment
    CARET (Abacus Data Systems, Inc. )
    • We have been using Abacus (and previously Amicus) for so long it is hard to tell.
    Incentivized
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    Cerenade
    • The Software works as a one more employer in the team
    • ROI is great, the software is affordable
    • So many features that most people will not even use it
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    ScreenShots

    eimmigration by Cerenade Screenshots

    Screenshot of the platform's centralized case management. This is accessed through the Caseworker Portal that centralizes all cases, clients, forms, and billing.Screenshot of centralized client data—including potential clients, prospects, and leads. This interface is used to organize notes, documents, case activities, and meetings.Screenshot of where to access customer support. Cerenade aims to answer all questions and solve any problem in one call or message. They also provide access training videos, weekly webinars, and knowledgebase articles.Screenshot of some of  eimmigration's customizations. Users can configure caseworkers, process, and automation defaults, or control access and permissions by user and role. Users can also manage default values across users, locations, workflows, custom fields, and dropdown lists.Screenshot of the administrator login.