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At a Glance
Clio
Clio
Star Rating
(643)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Smokeball
Smokeball
Star Rating
(315)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (99.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Clio excels in its Time Tracking feature, scoring 9.1, while Smokeball slightly leads with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Clio's intuitive interface makes tracking billable hours straightforward, but Smokeball's integration with its billing system is noted as a significant advantage.
  • Reviewers mention that Smokeball shines in Document Management, achieving a score of 9.3 compared to Clio's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight Smokeball's robust versioning and search capabilities, which streamline document retrieval and collaboration.
  • Users say that both platforms offer solid Cloud functionality, with Clio scoring 8.8 and Smokeball at 8.9. However, reviewers mention that Clio's cloud features are more user-friendly, making it easier for small businesses to manage their documents remotely.
  • G2 users report that Smokeball has a superior Quality of Support rating of 9.6, while Clio follows closely with 9.2. Reviewers mention that Smokeball's customer service is responsive and helpful, often going above and beyond to assist users.
  • Users report that Clio's Dashboard functionality is rated at 8.6, while Smokeball's dashboard scores higher at 9.0. Reviewers mention that Smokeball's dashboard provides a more comprehensive overview of case statuses and deadlines, enhancing user productivity.
  • Reviewers mention that Clio's Automation features score 9.0, which is on par with Smokeball's offerings. However, users on G2 highlight that Clio's automation tools are particularly effective for repetitive tasks, making it a favorite among small law firms looking to streamline their workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Clio
EasyStart
$39.00
1 User Per Month
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Smokeball
Smokeball Bill
$49.00
1 User Per Month
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Free Trial
Clio
Free Trial is available
Smokeball
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
545
9.1
244
Ease of Use
9.0
555
9.1
252
Ease of Setup
8.6
216
8.5
103
Ease of Admin
8.9
204
8.9
65
Quality of Support
9.2
517
9.6
249
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
202
9.4
65
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
545
9.5
234
Features by Category
Legal Document DraftingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.3
990
Legal Case ManagementHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.5
1,771
8.8
877
Legal Practice ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.7
2,500
8.9
1,173
Legal Document ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.2
286
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Unique Categories
Clio
Clio has no unique categories
Smokeball
Smokeball has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Clio
Clio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.9%
Smokeball
Smokeball
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
99.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Clio
Clio
Law Practice
49.3%
Legal Services
42.8%
Accounting
1.3%
Higher Education
1.1%
Real Estate
0.5%
Other
5.0%
Smokeball
Smokeball
Law Practice
53.4%
Legal Services
43.6%
Real Estate
1.6%
Accounting
0.7%
Legislative Office
0.3%
Other
0.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Clio
Clio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brenda M.
BM
Brenda M.
Verified User in Law Practice

Intuitive interface - it is easy to learn to use this product with reasonable proficiency. Responsive support when you need it - chat and phone. Flexibility provided by numerous integrations - lets you add functionality not offered by the primary program....

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Law Practice

very little customization available, billing is not very good, reminders and tasks are very basic

Smokeball
Smokeball
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amy M.
AM
Amy M.
Verified User in Legal Services

I have found Smokeball very easy to use. It has allowed our office to easily "go remote" during the COVID-19 pandemic as all of our files are easily (and securely) accessible from anywhere. Additionally, whenever I have an issue or problem with...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Legal Services

The reporting features are not robust enough for our needs. They also have little to no CRM functionality and do not integrate with many other software providers. It is also cumbersome to replicate client matters and locate files for one client who has...

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Discussions
Clio
Clio Discussions
What is Clio software?
2 comments
SR
Clio is a legal support software that allows for the recording of various legal information (such as Client Contact, insurance information and medical...Read more
Is Clio secure?
2 comments
RL
clio is secure. Read more
Does Clio do accounting?
2 comments
Benjamin C.
BC
They are very clear that they do not do accounting, I suspect that when they integrated with QuickBooks they signed an agreement to not provide that service....Read more
Smokeball
Smokeball Discussions
Is Smokeball cloud-based software?
3 comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball is a hybrid-cloud software, which means you get the benefits of the cloud for unlimited storage purposes but also have access to the software and...Read more
Is there free training and online courses to help learn the software?
2 comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball provides a holistic and award-winning onboarding and training program to make sure you are utilizing the software to its full potential. Receive...Read more
Do you provide law firm website services?
1 comment
Official Response from Smokeball
No, but we have some great options and partners for you to consider! Chat with our support team to learn more.Read more
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