Clio is the most widely used and highly rated legal practice management system
Clio is trusted by more than 150,000 legal professionals, garnering the most 5-star reviews of any legal practice management system available.
Cloud-based legal software, minus the headaches
Clio’s powerful infrastructure provides the stability and reliability required in the high-stakes world of law. With a financially-backed 99.9% uptime guarantee, you can confidently access your case and client data when you need it. Clio keeps your firm fully operational and continuously delivers new, innovative solutions without compromising performance.
Clio offers flexibility and transparency
When it comes to managing your firm, we’re here to help you make an informed decision. Our month-to-month subscriptions give you the flexibility to add or reduce users at any time, with transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and no long-term contracts. See if Clio’s right for your firm with a no-obligation free trial.
Clio offers price transparency and no lock-in contracts
Clio offers cost-effective and flexible case management software for law firms. Clio’s pricing is very transparent: Clio’s pricing starts at $39 per user/month with multiple plans available to users to enhance flexibility based on their needs. LEAP’s pricing starts at $389 per user/ month.[1]
Clio operates on a subscription model, so control over your firm’s future lies where it belongs—with you. Clio makes it easy to add and remove users as needed, with no penalties for reducing the number of licences. With Clio, you won’t be tied into a contract and can end your subscription at any time with no penalties or cancellation fees. LEAP uses contracts to tie customers into multi-year commitments, sometimes with minimum three-year commitments. This locks your firm into paying for something you may not want.[9]
The #1 legal practice management solution
G2 has ranked Clio as the #1 legal practice management solution and #1 in market presence seven years in a row.
5 reasons why law firms are switching from LEAP to Clio
Month-to-month subscriptions with flexible licences
At Clio, we know that headcount can vary, especially during uncertain times, or in the early days of your firm. That’s why we offer upfront subscriptions that can be billed either month-to-month or annually. In a few clicks, you can add or reduce users from your monthly subscription at any time—with no hidden fees.
Cloud access from anywhere, on any device—even on Mac
Not all cloud products are made equal. With Clio you can securely and easily work from any web browser, on a Mac or a PC—or from Clio’s mobile app, available for iOS and Android. For Mac users, LEAP is tricky to use: you will need to create a virtual Windows environment which comes at an additional cost and can also lead to bugs and delays on your Mac device. [3][4][6]
Training and migration support from an award-winning team
Data migration and training is included in your Clio subscription cost and is available 24 hours per day, five days per week. These essentials can often be an additional cost with LEAP and other case management applications. [7]
This is available for all customers except those on the EasyStart Plan.
Trust in enterprise-grade security
Clio protects your clients’ information and your firm’s data with leading security features and protocols trusted by 150,000+ firms and 100+ law societies and bar associations worldwide.
Clio also offers a financially backed, 99.9% uptime guarantee service level agreement (SLA). This is our promise to you that you’ll be able to access your work when you need it.
Clio offers a free trial—no credit card needed
You wouldn’t buy a car without test-driving it first. Case management software should be no different. You can try Clio for free for seven days, with absolutely no commitments. You don’t even have to enter your credit card information. LEAP doesn’t offer you this option. [8][5] How can you be sure their software is for you?
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Clio helps you stay connected across all of your devices and accounts
Manage your firm’s billing, documents, client communications, and more all from one platform. Available for PC and Mac, Clio delivers the same experience across all of your firm’s technology. Clio is 100% cloud-based, meaning it’s always up to date and available from anywhere and any device.
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Clio integrates with your most used industry-leading apps
Whether you’re using familiar communication tools like Gmail, Outlook, and Zoom, or niche tools that support your individual practice areas, Clio offers the largest breadth and depth of integrations on the market. With Clio, you can truly customise your product experience by connecting your data across all your firm’s technology.
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Generate, automate, and manage new client demand with Clio
Manage your pipeline of new clients, and make it easy to get in touch with your firm with online appointment booking and intake forms.
Tackle repetitive tasks with automated workflows that cuts down the time it takes to onboard new clients without being overly complicated.
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We needed bills to be professional, clear, accessible and easy to the eye. A lot of law firms have lengthy invoices, but Clio is very clear.
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There are no locked in contracts with Clio, and you pay by the user. This stood out so much as being the new way of selling software as a service.
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Clio was fresh, simple and got the work done.
NARIN XAVIER DE SAINI
Ascenta Corporate & Commercial Law, Melbourne
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Clio pairs sophistication with simplicity
Clio provides the perfect balance between sophistication and simplicity. Whether you’re a large established firm with unique processes or a new firm just figuring it all out, Clio meets you where you are and scales with you as you grow.
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We understand migrating data from one system to another can be overwhelming. That’s why our dedicated onboarding team is ready to assist your firm’s transition to Clio.
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“Clio has been one of the many parts of the business that helps achieve our objectives. It has made a fundamental difference to how we deliver legal services in a timely manner. I’m so glad I found Clio when I did and I don’t know what we would do without it now.”
IAN AlDRIDGE
Progressive Legal
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Clio assist me with data migration?
Yes. Our Migration Specialists can assist in bringing over your data from LEAP to Clio so that you don’t have to manually do it yourself.
This is available for all customers except those on the EasyStart Plan.
How long does the data migration process take?
The success of any data migration depends on the quality of the data provided to us. Before we migrate your information into Clio, you should ensure that your data is consistently formatted, well-organised, sufficiently backed up, and stored securely. If you’re uncertain about the quality of your data, it’s recommended that you consult with your Clio Migration Specialist before proceeding.
Is customer support included in my Clio subscription?
Yes, we do not charge additionally for support and product updates. You get personalised support from an award-winning team at no extra cost.
Is Clio a cloud-based program?
Yes. Clio is a cloud-based solution which means that all you need is an internet connection and a browser (such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge) to run Clio remotely.
Does Clio integrate with industry standard accounting software?
Yes! Clio integrates with Xero and QuickBooks to ensure that your transactions are in sync and disbursements are accounted for—while giving you full visibility into your firm’s operating accounts and client money.
What is Leap software used for?
LEAP is an all-in-one legal software solution that provides case management, document management, accounting and legal publishing in a single solution.
Who is the founder of Leap software?
LEAP Legal Software was founded in 1992 by Christian Beck. In 2008, LEAP acquired LegalPax, a provider of automated forms and precedents to law firms in Queensland. At the beginning of 2010, LEAP launched a cloud software called LEAP Expedite.
Is Leap better than Clio?
Clio has 1606 reviews and a rating of 4.67 / 5 stars vs LEAP which has 268 reviews and a rating of 3.99 / 5 stars. Compare the similarities and differences between software options with real user reviews focused on features, ease of use, customer service, and value for money.
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[1] Lawyerist LEAP profile states “Cost from $149/user/month” – obtained January 2024, exchange rate calculated January 2024: https://lawyerist.com/reviews/law-practice-management-software/leap/
[2] LEAP Help Overview, obtained November 2022 states “There are two ways you can contact our Helpdesk Team: Email our Helpdesk Team at [email protected] who will log a support case for you. Start a LiveChat with one of our LEAP Helpdesk team member.”: https://community.leap.co.uk/s/article/LEAP-help
[3] LEAP System Requirements lists minimum operating system as Windows 10 or 11, information obtained January 2024 and dated 1st January 2024: sourced from https://community.leap.co.uk/s/downloads – System Requirements and latest version download link
[4] LEAP Brochure – obtained November 2022: “ with dedicated apps for Windows, iOS, Android and web browsers” https://indd.adobe.com/view/37299d26-85af-453e-aafa-6f8630b45c4c
[5] Clio vs LEAP Legal Software – Complete Comparison, information obtained November 2022: https://www.softwaresuggest.co.uk/compare/clio-vs-leap-legal
[6] Techpenny article, obtained November 2022: https://techpenny.com/boot-camp-parallels-antivirus/
[7] LEAP Partner Network, obtained November 2022: https://www.leap.co.uk/partner-network/certified-consultants/
[8] Capterra Clio and LEAP comparison shows no free trial option for LEAP, information obtained November 2022: https://www.capterra.com/trust-accounting-software/compare/147413-105428/LEAP-vs-Clio
[9] LEAP Profile on GetApp, obtained January 2024: “you are required to pay for 3 YEAR! licences” https://www.getapp.com/legal-law-software/a/leap/pricing/