Bill4Time vs Filevine
Filevine scores 8.1/10 vs 6.8/10. Best for: Mid-size to large litigation firms that need a highly customizable case management system with task automation and team collaboration at scale.
Filevine scores higher overall at 8.1/10 vs 6.8/10. Filevine is purpose-built for litigation firms that handle high volumes of cases and need customizable workflows. If you're running PI, mass tort, or insurance defense with 5+ attorneys, it's worth the demo. Solo practitioners should look elsewhere.
Bill4Time 
Filevine Rank
#26 of 39
Rank
#3 of 39
Features
13/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$27/mo
Starting at
Custom
User reviews
4.3/5 (200)
User reviews
4.7/5 (350)
What they cost
| Bill4Time | Filevine | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $27 /mo | Contact for pricing |
| Free trial | 14 days | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | Custom |
What the pricing really means
Bill4Time publishes their pricing upfront, which is a good sign. Filevine requires you to contact sales for a quote. When a company hides pricing, it usually means the cost is high enough that they want a salesperson to justify it before you see the number. Always ask for total year-one cost, not just the monthly subscription.
Where Bill4Time wins
- $27/user for time tracking and billing is one of the cheapest legal billing tools available
- 14-day free trial is generous
- Trust accounting included even on the cheapest plan
- Also works for non-legal professionals (accountants, consultants) if your practice has mixed billing needs
Where Filevine wins
- Highly customizable with custom fields, sections, and workflows that adapt to any practice area without developer help
- Built-in AI tools for contract review and document analysis, which are genuinely useful not just marketing fluff
- Task automation and deadline tracking is best-in-class for litigation workflows
- Acquired Lead Docket for intake and DeadlineDocket for court rules, so the full suite is now comprehensive
Where Bill4Time falls short
- Lacks modern features like intake forms, eSignature, document automation, and email management
- Case management is only available from $47/user and is basic compared to dedicated PM tools
- No conflict checks built in
- The interface is functional but plain
Where Filevine falls short
- No public pricing — you have to sit through a demo call, which usually means it's expensive
- No trust accounting built in, so you'll still need CosmoLex or QuickBooks for IOLTA compliance
- Overkill for solo attorneys or 2-3 person firms — the customization power becomes complexity you don't need
- Steeper learning curve than Clio or MyCase because of all the configuration options
Who is each product built for?
Bill4Time
Target: 1-10 attorneys
Bill4Time is a budget billing tool, not a full practice management system. Pick it if you just need to track time and send invoices for under $30/month. For anything more, Lawcus or MyCase offers better value.
Filevine
Target: 5-500+ attorneys
Filevine is purpose-built for litigation firms that handle high volumes of cases and need customizable workflows. If you're running PI, mass tort, or insurance defense with 5+ attorneys, it's worth the demo. Solo practitioners should look elsewhere.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Bill4Time | Filevine |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Filevine scores 8.1/10 vs Bill4Time's 6.8/10 in our ranking. Filevine is the better pick for 5-500+ attorneys. Bill4Time is better if you need solo attorneys and tiny firms that primarily need time tracking and billing with optional case management, at the lowest possible price.
Bill4Time starts at $27/month. Filevine uses custom pricing (contact sales). Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-11.
Bill4Time: Yes, 14-day free trial. Filevine: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Bill4Time covers 13 of 18 features we track. Filevine covers 18 of 18. Filevine has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Bill4Time has a mobile app. Filevine 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 Bill4Time if...
Solo attorneys and tiny firms that primarily need time tracking and billing with optional case management, at the lowest possible price.
Pick Filevine if...
Mid-size to large litigation firms that need a highly customizable case management system with task automation and team collaboration at scale.