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Gavel alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Gavel alternative for most people is Clio (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of law practice software.
Gavel compared with 4 alternatives: Lawmatics, Clio, MyCase and PracticePanther.
Gavel is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $83 per month, billing basis not shown. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GavelThis tool | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Lawmatics | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Clio | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| MyCase | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| PracticePanther | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Gavel starts at $83 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Clio, MyCase and PracticePanther.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Gavel
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, email campaigns, business texting and appointment booking.
- Lawmatics does not cover templates, workflow automation and documents, which Gavel does.
Suits: Firms that want more structure in how leads become signed clients
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 time tracking, invoicing, bookkeeping, case management and trust accounting.
- Clio does not cover templates, workflow automation, documents and forms, which Gavel does.
Suits: Solo and small firms that want accounting and trust reconciliation in the same tool
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 time tracking, invoicing, business texting, case management and trust accounting.
- MyCase does not cover templates, workflow automation and documents, which Gavel does.
Suits: Solo attorneys and small firms that want cases and billing in one place
PracticePanther
Law practice management with built-in payments and accounting
- PracticePanther starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- PracticePanther also lists iOS and Android apps.
- PracticePanther also covers time tracking, invoicing, business texting, case management and trust accounting.
- PracticePanther does not cover templates, workflow automation and documents, which Gavel does.
Suits: Solo lawyers who want a published, per-user price and a quick trial
Limits worth knowing in Gavel
- The pricing page shows a Billed monthly and a Billed annually toggle, and the figures read here may not match the toggle you see; check before buying.
- Template caps apply: 10 on Lite, 50 on Standard and 100 on Pro.
- Gavel Exec contract review has its own pricing tab, which is not covered here.
- The site says Gavel was acquired by Relativity.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gavel?
The alternatives to Gavel in this directory are Lawmatics, Clio, MyCase and PracticePanther. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gavel.
Is there a free alternative to Gavel?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Clio, MyCase and PracticePanther offer a free trial.
Which Gavel alternatives work on Android?
The Gavel listing does not include an Android app. Lawmatics, Clio, MyCase and PracticePanther list one.
Which Gavel alternatives work on iOS?
The Gavel listing does not include an iOS app. Lawmatics, Clio, MyCase and PracticePanther list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.