Tabs3 vs TimeSolv (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, TimeSolv grades higher than Tabs3: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
TimeSolv grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Tabs3
Legal billing, trust accounting and case management for law firms
Which one is for you
Pick Tabs3 if
- Fits if billing and trust accounting are the part of the firm you most need sorted
- Works for firms that want the choice of running it on their own servers
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you want the full suite: $89 plus $35 for matter management is $124 a user a month
- Skip it if you want to try it today, since the 10-day trial starts after a call
- Watch out: online payments and CRM are separate paid add-ons, with CRM from $147 a month
- Watch out: prices are 'starting at', volume discounts apply, and a user is anyone who tracks time or works in the software
Pick TimeSolv if
- Fits if you mostly need to track hours and send clean invoices
- Works for small firms that want trust accounting alongside billing
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see per-user prices up front, as the page doesn't show them
- Tight if you need e-signatures or document sharing, which cost extra
- Pricey if you want CRM and intake: $147 a month for up to 3 users billed annually, $177 monthly
- Watch out: the site advertises 25% off the first year, so the price after that is a different number
How we grade them
| 1.8GPATabs3Weak | 2.2GPATimeSolvFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D$89 a user a month for Cloud, and matter management is another $35, so $124 for the full suite. Law-practice tools start at $49 for the cheaper quarter and the dearest tenth begins at $90. | CPer-user prices couldn't be read on the page, so there's nothing firm to set against the $49 to $79 range law-practice tools charge. Extras like CRM at $147 a month are on top. |
| Free plan and trial | DA 10-day trial, but it starts only after a conversation with the vendor's team. No free plan. | CA 10-day trial with no credit card. No free plan. |
| Features | CBilling, trust accounting and financials are there. Matter management, online payments and CRM are all paid add-ons, which is the gap. | CTime, expenses, billing, trust accounting and reporting. E-signatures and secure document sharing are an add-on, and the matter side is thin. |
| Ease of use | CWeb, with an on-premises version too, and a mobile app called Connect. No store rating on record, and a billing and trust system takes some setting up. | CNo store rating on record. It's a billing tool you have to set up with rates, matters and trust accounts. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb and a mobile companion, with six integrations listed. No desktop app on record. | BWeb plus iPhone and Android apps, with eight integrations listed. No desktop app. |
| Best for | legal billing and trust accounting | legal time tracking and billing |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Tabs3 and TimeSolv. How we grade
Where they differ
- Tabs3 also covers workflow automation.
At a glance
| Tabs3 | TimeSolv | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $69 per user / month (OnSite); $89 per user / month (Cloud) | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 10 days of Tabs3 Cloud access, arranged after a call with the vendor | 10-day free trial, no credit card needed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Tabs3 Software | TimeSolv |
| Price read from | tabs3.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Tabs3
- PracticeMaster matter management is an extra $35 per user / month on cloud, so the full suite costs more than the headline $89.
- Prices are listed as starting figures with volume discounts, and a user means anyone who tracks time or works in the software.
- The vendor says the free trial runs 10 days and starts only after a conversation with its team.
- Online payments and CRM are separate paid add-ons; CRM starts at $147 per month for up to 3 PracticeMaster users.
TimeSolv
- Per-user plan prices are not readable on the pricing page as served (Pro and Legal columns), so pricing is unverified; volume pricing is via sales.
- The site advertises 25% off the first year on an annual plan and off the first four months on a monthly plan.
- CRM and intake costs $147 a month billed annually for up to 3 users ($177 month to month); the law firm website is $149 billed annually ($159 monthly).
- E-signatures and secure document sharing are a paid add-on.
Key features
Tabs3
- Time and billing
- Tracks time and costs, sets flexible rates and fees, and produces customized client statements and management reports.
- Trust accounting
- The trust module supports unlimited trust accounts and up to 99 bank accounts, with a three-way reconciliation report and low-balance alerts.
- Financials
- General ledger, accounts payable and bank reconciliation are part of the same system, so trust balances show on client statements and billing records.
- PracticeMaster matter management
- A paid add-on that keeps each matter's contacts, emails, documents, fees and calendar together, with a conflict checker and document assembly.
- WorkFlows
- PracticeMaster can trigger routine steps such as follow-up emails, appointments or document generation when set conditions occur.
- Tabs3 Connect mobile access
- Included with each cloud license, it lets users enter time, view matters and check the firm calendar from a phone, tablet or laptop.
TimeSolv
- Time and expense tracking
- Timers, dictated descriptions and receipt attachments in the mobile app, which the vendor says also works without an internet connection.
- Billing
- LEDES and split billing, flexible rates and templates, batch invoicing, recurring and online payments, and a client portal for invoices and documents.
- Trust accounting
- Client funds tracked separately, with automatic trust transfers and holds, three-way reconciliation and trust reports the vendor says meet bar requirements.
- Matters and projects
- Conflict checks, calendaring and tasks, matter budgets and custom fields, and document management.
- Reporting
- More than 30 reports covering revenue, risk and retention.
- Integrations
- QuickBooks, Xero, Outlook, OneDrive, NetDocuments, Dropbox, LawPay and the PointOne AI time capture tool.
Plans
Tabs3
Tabs3 OnSite$69
per user / month, starting at
On-premises subscription for firms that run their own servers and backups. Includes billing, financials and Tabs3 Connect; volume discounts may apply.
Tabs3 Cloud$89
per user / month, starting at
Hosted version with billing, financials, Tabs3Pay payments and Tabs3 Connect mobile access. Volume discounts may apply.
PracticeMaster add-on (Cloud)$35
per user / month, added to Tabs3 Cloud
Adds matter management, document automation, calendars and conflict checks to the cloud subscription.
PracticeMaster add-on (OnSite)$32
per user / month, added to Tabs3 OnSite
The same matter-management module for the on-premises subscription.
TimeSolv
Pricing could not be confirmed. See timesolv.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Tabs3 or TimeSolv?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Tabs3 starts at $69 per user / month (OnSite); $89 per user / month (Cloud), and TimeSolv has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Tabs3 or TimeSolv?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Tabs3 nor TimeSolv has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do Tabs3 and TimeSolv run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only TimeSolv lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.