Compare QT9 QMS and Clio - Feb 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - QT9 QMS or Clio?

QT9 QMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Clio, and Clio is rated higher (96/100) than QT9 QMS (80/100). QT9 QMS offers users more features (23) than Clio (6).

Looking for the right Quality 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:

QT9 Software Vs. Clio

QT9 Software: QT9 Software (formerly Innovative Custom Software) is based out of Naperville, IL and provides solutions for everyone from very small businesses to large multi-site international companies. Our foundations are in both quality management and manufacturing management. Whether it is our QT9 ERP solution or our QT9 Quality Management Software solution,...

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? QT9 QMS or Clio?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Quality 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 QT9 QMS and Clio.

QT9 QMS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 QT9 QMS is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Quality 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 Quality Management software cost.

Bottom line: QT9 QMS cost is around the same cost of Clio.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared QT9 QMS Vs. Clio based on some of the most important and required Quality Management features.

QT9 QMS: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Advanced Shipment Notification, Client Collaboration, Inventory Management, Order Processing Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management.

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

Target customer size

QT9 is suitable for all business sizes, from small business ventures to multi-site international organizations.

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