Backdocket vs TimeSolv
TimeSolv scores 6.6/10 vs 6.3/10. 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 6.3/10. 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.
Backdocket 
TimeSolv Rank
#34 of 39
Rank
#29 of 39
Features
10/18
Features
14/18
Starting at
$60/mo
Starting at
$49/mo
User reviews
4/5 (20)
User reviews
4.4/5 (150)
What they cost
| Backdocket | TimeSolv | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $60 /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 $60/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 Backdocket wins
- Simple and clean interface that doesn't overwhelm solo practitioners
- Single pricing tier at $60/user with no feature gating
- Intake management included for capturing new client leads
- Client portal included for document sharing and case updates
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 Backdocket falls short
- Very limited feature set — no trust accounting, conflict checks, eSignature, mobile app, or document automation
- Only 20 reviews total, which is a concern for long-term reliability
- No API limits integration possibilities
- No free trial — must schedule a demo
- MyCase starts at $39/user and offers significantly more features for less money
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?
Backdocket
Target: 1-5 attorneys
Backdocket is clean and simple, but MyCase offers more features for $10 less per user. Hard to recommend unless you specifically value Backdocket's interface over everything else.
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 | Backdocket | 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 Backdocket's 6.3/10 in our ranking. TimeSolv is the better pick for 1-10 attorneys. Backdocket is better if you need solo attorneys who want a clean, simple practice management tool without the feature bloat and complexity of enterprise-oriented platforms.
Backdocket starts at $60/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.
Backdocket: No free trial. TimeSolv: Yes, 10-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Backdocket covers 10 of 18 features we track. TimeSolv covers 14 of 18. TimeSolv has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Backdocket does not have a mobile app. TimeSolv does have one.
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 Backdocket if...
Solo attorneys who want a clean, simple practice management tool without the feature bloat and complexity of enterprise-oriented platforms.
Pick TimeSolv if...
Budget-conscious solo attorneys who need basic billing with LEDES support at the lowest price in the market.