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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Clio

    Score8.2 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

    CosmoLex

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ACosmoLex in New Jersey offers their legal practice management application which supports all business administration needs, as well as accounting and billing internally, without needing to integrate with accounting software.

    $119

    per month per user

    TrackerRMS

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATrackerRMS is a cloud based CRM and recruitment software provider designed for companies and users from startups to enterprise level customers. Some key features include: Contact & Activity Management, Sales Lead & Opportunity Management, and Standard Reports & Dashboards.N/A
    Pricing
    ClioCosmoLexTrackerRMS
    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
    Standard
    $119
    per month
    Elite
    $139
    per month
    Elite + Website
    Contact Sales
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClioCosmoLexTrackerRMS
    Free Trial
    YesYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsAll pricing tiers have a 7-day free trial. Discount available for annual pricing.Discount available for annual billing.—
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    Community Pulse
    ClioCosmoLexTrackerRMS
    Considered Multiple Products
    Clio
    Chose Clio
    We used Clio because we thought it would be more streamlined. After using other applications like CosmoLex and Soluno which, in my opinion, have true software integration, I would absolutely use CosmoLex or Soluno over Clio, which is more expensive but, in my opinion, offers …
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    ProfitSolv
    Chose CosmoLex
    I used CosmoLex over PC Law mostly because it was cloud-based, and I used it over Clio because the accounting for Clio required the use of both Clio and QuickBooks which made for very inefficient data entry. CosmoLex is slower than PCLaw when inputting entries, but I believe …
    Incentivized
    Chose CosmoLex
    I did a Clio trial and have looked into them in-depth with their sales and training department. Even at a now-much-lower intro price, Clio just does not have the strength in reporting and trust management that CosmoLex offers. In a side by side comparison, Clio's interface is …
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    TrackerRMS
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    59%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    59%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    53%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    53%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    ClioCosmoLexTrackerRMS
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Clio and CosmoLex and TrackerRMS
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    CosmoLex
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    TrackerRMS
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
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    User Ratings
    ClioCosmoLexTrackerRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (27 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (5 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.4
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClioCosmoLexTrackerRMS
    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.
    Incentivized
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    ProfitSolv
    Because it is cloud based, CosmoLex is well suited for a lawyer starting up a practice as there is no need for a server. It is also very easy to use from home as it doesn't require a remote session to login, but can be used from any device. It is not well suited for a practice that requires a very fast pace for accounting as it takes a bit of time for each transaction to load, frustrating the user and causing them to lose momentum. On the other hand, if time is taken to set things up, there are a few tools that make importing expenses much quicker, and time can be made up by just taking some time to set things up.
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    TrackerRMS
    Honestly there is no weakness in TrackerRMS. We have great experience in using TrackerRMS
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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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    ProfitSolv
    • Bookkeeping and billing
    • Overall practice management
    • Responsiveness and support
    Incentivized
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    TrackerRMS
    • Follow through with questions
    • Resolve any issues that may arise
    • Continuing to update their system
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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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    ProfitSolv
    • File separation and security like ethical was to prevent opposing council in the same company from having open access to other clients.
    • More detailed user management.
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    TrackerRMS
    • Sometimes it sluggish
    • Other then this everything is great
    • We had great experience using TrackerRMS
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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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    ProfitSolv
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    TrackerRMS
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    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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    ProfitSolv
    There is far too much reliance on symbols versus words, and it is sometimes difficult to navigate to the function you need. CosmoLex offers great support, knowledge base, and training, but sometimes you just don't have an hour to spend learning how to do a basic function that you have forgotten, and you just need it to WORK. It would be great to have the option of having word labels instead of picture symbols. It would also be great to have full functionality in the smartphone app. It just is not good. Not good. Pretty much everything keeping me tied to CosmoLex is on the money management side.
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    TrackerRMS
    I find it easy to show people now to use all aspects of this software with our business.
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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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    ProfitSolv
    I think that CosmoLex actually relies so much on its stellar support infrastructure that it forgets we don't actually want to have to use it. Just make the darn thing easier to navigate and understand, and you won't need all that client-facing support. You can choose chat, email, phone, knowledge base, embedded training videos within the different pages, but darn it all, I just want it to be more intuitive instead.
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    TrackerRMS
    Great customer service
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    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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    ProfitSolv
    I used CosmoLex over PC Law mostly because it was cloud-based, and I used it over Clio because the accounting for Clio required the use of both Clio and QuickBooks which made for very inefficient data entry. CosmoLex is slower than PCLaw when inputting entries, but I believe that in the long run, it will be better as CosmoLex is better situated to move forward with new technology.
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    TrackerRMS
    Allows for more detailed information to be listed on each entry.
    Incentivized
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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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    ProfitSolv
    • Time is the greatest factor when it comes to managing and creating documents and client accounts.
    • Tracking client data.
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    TrackerRMS
    • Cost effective
    • Very efficient
    Incentivized
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