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Cloud-based legal practice management software
Clio is a leading cloud-based legal practice management platform that helps law firms manage cases, clients, documents, time tracking, billing, and payments in one system. Used by firms of all sizes, it aims to be the operating system for the modern law practice, with a large integration ecosystem and AI tools.
The platform covers matter and case management, client intake and CRM, document management and automation, time tracking and billing, trust accounting, online payments, and reporting, plus AI features for drafting and research on higher tiers. Its cloud-based, integration-rich approach and reputation make it a default choice for legal practice management.
Clio offers four plans billed per user per month (annually): EasyStart at 49 dollars, Essentials at 89 dollars (its most popular tier), Advanced at 119 dollars, and Complete at 149 dollars, with document automation, custom reporting, and AI tools on higher tiers, plus a free trial. Aimed at law firms of all sizes, it competes with MyCase, Smokeball, PracticePanther, Filevine, and CosmoLex.
Pricing Model
subscription
Starting Price
$49/mo
Free Options
Free trial
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Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
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