AbacusLaw vs TimeSolv
TimeSolv scores 6.6/10 vs 5.9/10. Best for: Budget-conscious solo attorneys who need basic billing with LEDES support at the lowest price in the market.
TimeSolv scores higher overall at 6.6/10 vs 5.9/10. TimeSolv is the cheapest legal billing tool that includes LEDES support and trust accounting. If billing is all you need and every dollar counts, it works. For anything resembling practice management, add Clio or MyCase.
AbacusLaw 
TimeSolv Rank
#38 of 39
Rank
#29 of 39
Features
14/18
Features
14/18
Starting at
$100/mo
Starting at
$49/mo
User reviews
3.4/5 (250)
User reviews
4.4/5 (150)
What they cost
| AbacusLaw | TimeSolv | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $100 /mo | $49 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 10 days |
| Number of plans | 1 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, TimeSolv looks cheaper at $49/month vs $100/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where AbacusLaw wins
- Been in the market since the 1980s, so it handles traditional legal workflows that newer tools sometimes miss
- Calendar and docket rules engine is comprehensive with built-in court rules
- Trust accounting is mature and reliable
- Cloud version available for firms migrating from on-premise
Where TimeSolv wins
- $24/user for billing with LEDES support and trust accounting is the cheapest in the category
- 30-day free trial is the longest available among legal billing tools
- LEDES billing compliance included even on the cheapest plan
- Also works for non-legal professionals, which is useful for mixed practices
Where AbacusLaw falls short
- Interface feels a generation behind Clio, PracticePanther, or Smokeball
- No client portal, no intake forms, no eSignature, no mobile app — missing major modern features
- G2 rating of 3.4 is the lowest in the category, with users citing outdated UX and slow support
- Parent company AbacusNext has had mixed reviews about customer service and billing practices
Where TimeSolv falls short
- No document automation on either plan
- Case management is very basic compared to dedicated PM tools
- No email integration
- Limited to billing and time tracking on the Pro plan — it's not a full practice management system
Who is each product built for?
AbacusLaw
Target: 1-20 attorneys
AbacusLaw is a legacy tool that long-time users may be comfortable with, but new firms should not start here. Clio, MyCase, or PracticePanther offer more features at similar or lower prices with modern interfaces.
TimeSolv
Target: 1-10 attorneys
TimeSolv is the cheapest legal billing tool that includes LEDES support and trust accounting. If billing is all you need and every dollar counts, it works. For anything resembling practice management, add Clio or MyCase.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AbacusLaw | TimeSolv |
|---|---|---|
| Case Management | ||
| Case / matter management | ||
| Contact management | ||
| Conflict checks | ||
| Client intake forms | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Documents & Automation | ||
| Document management | ||
| Document automation | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Email management | ||
| Billing & Accounting | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Billing & invoicing | ||
| Trust / IOLTA accounting | ||
| Scheduling & Deadlines | ||
| Calendar management | ||
| Task management | ||
| Court rule deadlines | ||
| Platform | ||
| Reporting / analytics | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
TimeSolv scores 6.6/10 vs AbacusLaw's 5.9/10 in our ranking. TimeSolv is the better pick for 1-10 attorneys. AbacusLaw is better if you need existing abacuslaw users who moved to the cloud version.
AbacusLaw starts at $100/month. TimeSolv starts at $49/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-11.
AbacusLaw: No free trial. TimeSolv: Yes, 10-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
AbacusLaw covers 14 of 18 features we track. TimeSolv covers 14 of 18. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, AbacusLaw has a mobile app. TimeSolv does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most legal practice management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick AbacusLaw if...
Existing AbacusLaw users who moved to the cloud version. New firms should evaluate modern alternatives first.
Pick TimeSolv if...
Budget-conscious solo attorneys who need basic billing with LEDES support at the lowest price in the market.