Compare PracticePanther and Clio - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 24, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PracticePanther or Clio?

PracticePanther is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Clio, and PracticePanther is rated higher (97/100) than Clio (96/100). PracticePanther offers users more features (7) than Clio (6).

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:

PracticePanther Vs. Clio

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...

Clio : Clio provides a full suite of web-based practice management tools targeted specifically at the administrative needs of sole practitioners and small firms. Clio is a single resource that eliminates the need for multiple specialized applications by incorporating the principal talents of each. Web-based, secure, and easy-to-use, Clio seeks to over...

Who is more expensive? PracticePanther or Clio?

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 PracticePanther and Clio.

PracticePanther price starts at $49 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 PracticePanther Legal Case Management is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Legal Management software. Clio price starts at $39 per user/month , When comparing Clio to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Legal Management software cost.

Bottom line: PracticePanther cost is around the same cost of Clio.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

PracticePanther: Document Management, Task Management, Time and Expense Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Contract Management, Email Marketing, Time Tracking.

Clio: Time and Expense Tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Document Management, Time Tracking, Task Management.

Target customer size

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.

Clio Legal Management software serves a range of customers in the legal industry, from solo practitioners to large law firms with multiple locations.

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.

Clio

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $39 per user/month

Clio is a law practice and legal case management solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include time and billing management, reporting, case management, and security. The software was de...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Strategic Planning, Communications, Document Management, Records Management.

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PracticePanther: 7 Features

Document Management
Task Management
Time and Expense Tracking
Billing & Invoicing
Contract Management
Email Marketing
Time Tracking

Clio: 6 Features

Time and Expense Tracking
Billing & Invoicing
Document Management
Time Tracking
Task Management
Vendor/Client Portal
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
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
20
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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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ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
24
MyCase
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
24
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Tabs3
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$32 per license
Functionality
9
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.