Clio

Legal practice management software with AI for time tracking, billing and document work.

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What is Clio?

Clio is practice management software for law firms. It handles cases, client intake, time tracking, billing and documents. Its AI features help summarise documents, draft communications and capture billable time. It runs on the web and mobile.

Best for: Small and mid-size law firms running their practice.

What you can do with Clio

  1. Track billable hours for a case

  2. Send invoices to clients

  3. Summarise a document for a matter

Key features

  • Case and client management
  • Time tracking and billing
  • AI summaries and drafting
  • Client portal

Clio pros and cons

Pros

  • Very widely used by law firms
  • Many integrations

Cons

  • Paid after the trial

Clio pricing

Free trial

Clio is a paid tool with a free trial. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.

How to get started

  1. Open clio.com and create a free account or start the trial.
  2. Try one real task first: track billable hours for a case.
  3. Compare the result with Spellbook or Ironclad, then keep the one that fits how you work.

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  • EvenUp

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  • Genie AI

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How Clio compares with the best in AI Legal.

  1. 1. Harvey

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  2. 2. Clio

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  3. 3. Lexis+ AI

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    LexisNexis legal research assistant that answers questions with citations to trusted sources.

  4. 4. Spellbook

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    AI contract drafting and review assistant that works right inside Microsoft Word.

  5. 5. Ironclad

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    Contract lifecycle management platform with AI that drafts, reviews and tracks contracts.

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Clio FAQ

What is Clio?

Clio is practice management software for law firms. It handles cases, client intake, time tracking, billing and documents. Its AI features help summarise documents, draft communications and capture billable time. It runs on the web and mobile.

Is Clio free?

Clio is a paid tool with a free trial. Check the official site for current limits and prices.

What can you do with Clio?

With Clio you can track billable hours for a case; send invoices to clients; summarise a document for a matter.

Who is Clio best for?

Small and mid-size law firms running their practice.

Does Clio have an app?

Yes. Besides the web version, Clio has apps for iPhone & iPad and Android.

Who makes Clio?

Clio is made by Clio.

What are the best alternatives to Clio?

Popular alternatives include Spellbook, Ironclad, Luminance and Juro. See the full ranking on our AI Legal page.

AltFTool is not affiliated with Clio. This summary was written by our editors from the tool's public information. Browse all 451 AI tools