Clio vs Filevine
Clio scores 8.5/10 vs 8.1/10. Best for: Firms of any size that want the most widely-adopted cloud practice management platform with deep integrations and a proven track record.
Clio scores higher overall at 8.5/10 vs 8.1/10. Clio is the safe pick for most law firms. It covers everything, integrates with everything, and has the largest support ecosystem. Skip it if you're a solo attorney watching every dollar — $49/month per user for EasyStart is reasonable, but you'll want Advanced ($119) to get the features that actually matter.
Clio 
Filevine Rank
#1 of 39
Rank
#3 of 39
Features
18/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$49/mo
Starting at
Custom
User reviews
4.6/5 (1900)
User reviews
4.7/5 (350)
What they cost
| Clio | Filevine | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $49 /mo | Contact for pricing |
| Free trial | 7 days | No |
| Number of plans | 4 | Custom |
What the pricing really means
Clio 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 Clio wins
- Largest user base in legal tech, which means 250+ integrations, active community forums, and no shortage of YouTube walkthroughs
- Clio Grow (intake and CRM) bundles into the Complete plan, so you get lead tracking without bolting on another tool
- Mobile app actually works for time tracking between court appearances and client meetings
- 7-day free trial with no credit card, plus they offer data migration assistance from competing products
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 Clio falls short
- Pricing adds up fast at $149/user/month for the Complete plan — a 5-attorney firm pays $745/month before any add-ons
- Trust accounting is solid but not as deep as CosmoLex, which was purpose-built for legal accounting
- Court rule calendaring requires the Advanced plan at $119/user — not available on the cheaper tiers
- Some users report the reporting tools lag behind what you'd get from a dedicated BI tool
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?
Clio
Target: 1-100+ attorneys
Clio is the safe pick for most law firms. It covers everything, integrates with everything, and has the largest support ecosystem. Skip it if you're a solo attorney watching every dollar — $49/month per user for EasyStart is reasonable, but you'll want Advanced ($119) to get the features that actually matter.
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 | Clio | 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
Clio scores 8.5/10 vs Filevine's 8.1/10 in our ranking. Clio is the better pick for 1-100+ attorneys. Filevine is better if you need mid-size to large litigation firms that need a highly customizable case management system with task automation and team collaboration at scale.
Clio starts at $49/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.
Clio: Yes, 7-day free trial. Filevine: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Clio covers 18 of 18 features we track. Filevine covers 17 of 18. Clio has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Clio 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 Clio if...
Firms of any size that want the most widely-adopted cloud practice management platform with deep integrations and a proven track record.
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.