Alternatives · Law Practice
Filevine alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Filevine alternative for most people is Clio (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of law practice software.
Filevine compared with 6 alternatives: Clio, Smokeball, MyCase, Actionstep, Centerbase and 1 more.
Filevine's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FilevineThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Clio | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Smokeball | Paid | No | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MyCase | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Actionstep | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Centerbase | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Lawmatics | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Filevine
Clio
Practice management, legal accounting and legal AI for law firms
- Clio starts at $49 per user / month (Starter); billing basis not stated.
- Clio also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Clio also covers bookkeeping and trust accounting.
- Clio does not cover reports and business texting, which Filevine does.
Suits: Solo and small firms that want accounting and trust reconciliation in the same tool
Smokeball
Practice management with automatic time capture and court forms
- Smokeball also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Smokeball also covers templates and trust accounting.
- Smokeball does not cover reports and business texting, which Filevine does.
Suits: Small firms in family law, personal injury, real estate and similar practice areas
MyCase
Case management, billing and client portal for small law firms
- MyCase starts at $50 per user / month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly).
- MyCase also lists iOS and Android apps.
- MyCase also covers forms and trust accounting.
- MyCase does not cover reports, which Filevine does.
Suits: Solo attorneys and small firms that want cases and billing in one place
Actionstep
Practice management and legal accounting for midsize law firms
- Actionstep also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Actionstep also covers workflow automation, bookkeeping and trust accounting.
- Actionstep does not cover reports and business texting, which Filevine does.
Suits: Midsize firms that want to set their own matter workflows
Centerbase
Practice management, billing and firm accounting for midsize firms
- Centerbase also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Centerbase also covers bookkeeping and trust accounting.
- Centerbase does not cover business texting, which Filevine does.
Suits: Midsize firms that have outgrown small-firm practice management
Lawmatics
Client intake, legal CRM and marketing automation for law firms
- Lawmatics also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lawmatics also covers sales pipeline, marketing automation, forms, email campaigns and appointment booking.
- Lawmatics does not cover time tracking, invoicing, reports and case management, which Filevine does.
Suits: Firms that want more structure in how leads become signed clients
Limits worth knowing in Filevine
- Filevine publishes no prices: every package is quoted by its sales team after a demo.
- Intake, depositions and signatures are separate packages; analytics, court deadline rules and the client portal are extensions to Matters.
- The free LOIS Explore trial covers AI research and drafting only, not case management, and is closed to existing Filevine customers.
- Setup is handled by Filevine's certified implementation partners rather than self-serve onboarding.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Filevine?
The alternatives to Filevine in this directory are Clio, Smokeball, MyCase, Actionstep, Centerbase and Lawmatics. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Filevine.
Is there a free alternative to Filevine?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Clio and MyCase offer a free trial.
Which Filevine alternatives work on Windows?
The Filevine listing does not include a Windows app. Smokeball lists one.
Which Filevine alternatives work on Android?
The Filevine listing does not include an Android app. Clio, Smokeball, MyCase, Actionstep, Centerbase and Lawmatics list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.