Compare CSM-LAW and PracticePanther - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 23, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CSM-LAW or PracticePanther?

CSM-LAW is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PracticePanther, and PracticePanther is rated higher (97/100) than CSM-LAW (82/100). PracticePanther offers users more features (7) than CSM-LAW (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PracticePanther!

Looking for the right Legal Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

AdvanTec Information Systems, LLC Vs. PracticePanther

AdvanTec Information Systems, LLC: The Solutions above represent major functional areas and or industries that we have servered. Our "taliored solutions" design enables us to easily configure our solutions to your particular needs. Ideal for businesses consisting of multiple disciplines.

PracticePanther: Using the latest technology, PracticePanther is one of the fastest and easiest websites you’ve ever used. We are not a massive Forbes 500 company. We are a team of dedicated account managers who pour their heart and soul into helping you automate your practice. If you save only 1 hour a month at $250/hour, the software will pay for itself many time...

Who is more expensive? CSM-LAW or PracticePanther Legal Case Management?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Legal Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for CSM-LAW and PracticePanther Legal Case Management.

CSM-LAW price starts at $2,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 CSM-LAW is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Legal Management software. PracticePanther Legal Case Management price starts at $49 per user/month , When comparing PracticePanther Legal Case Management to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Legal Management software cost.

Bottom line: CSM-LAW is more expensive than PracticePanther Legal Case Management.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CSM-LAW Vs. PracticePanther based on some of the most important and required Legal Management features.

CSM-LAW: Time and Expense Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Document Management, Case Management, CRM.

PracticePanther Legal Case Management: Document Management, Task Management, Time and Expense Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Contract Management.

Target customer size

CSM-LAW's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business,

PracticePanther Legal Case Management software is a versatile tool that can be used by a wide range of legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries.



CSM-LAW

ITQlick rating
(3/5)

starts at $2,500 per license

At AdvanTec we solve this dilemma by providing the best of both worlds. We build our solutions with Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) products customized where the strategic benefits warrant. Our years of efforts...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Case Management, CRM, Calendar.

PracticePanther

ITQlick rating
(4.8/5)

starts at $49 per user/month

The PracticePanther Legal Case Management is a law practice management software designed to help lawyers and related users in managing various activities of the firm.

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Document Management, Records Management, CRM, Project Collaboration.

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CSM-LAW: 5 Features

Time and Expense Tracking
Billing & Invoicing
Document Management
Case Management
CRM

PracticePanther Legal Case Management: 7 Features

Document Management
Task Management
Time and Expense Tracking
Billing & Invoicing
Contract Management
Email Marketing
Time Tracking
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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CSM-LAW
ITQlick rating
3/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$2,500 per license
Functionality
11
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Practice...
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
20
Filevine
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
24
Clio
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
20
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MyCase
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
24
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