Clienty vs. Clio — Which Legal CRM Is Right for Your Firm?
Clio has been around since 2008 — but the legal industry has changed. Clienty is built for how modern law firms actually work: AI-powered document generation, a built-in sentencing scoresheet calculator, transparent team pricing, and a fast interface that doesn’t feel like it’s stuck in 2015.
At a Glance
Clienty
Clienty is an AI-powered legal practice management platform built for modern law firms. It combines client management, billing, document automation, and the only built-in sentencing scoresheet calculator in the market — all with transparent, team-friendly pricing.
Clio
Clio is a legacy legal practice management platform founded in 2008. While it has a large user base and broad feature set, its per-user pricing model and aging interface have pushed many firms to look for modern alternatives.
Where Clienty Excels
Key areas where Clienty offers a better experience than Clio.
Built-In Sentencing Scoresheet Calculator
The only legal CRM with an integrated Florida sentencing scoresheet calculator, statute lookup, and scenario modeling. Clio has nothing comparable.
AI Document Generation
Generate legal documents, templates, and summaries using context-aware AI powered by OpenAI. More advanced than Clio’s basic AI features.
Transparent, Simple Pricing
Three clear plans starting at $99/month with no hidden fees or required add-ons. Clio’s pricing starts lower but essential features like client portal cost extra.
Modern Tech Stack — One Login, One Platform
Built on Next.js and AWS with a fast, responsive interface. Everything lives in one place — no separate portals or logins for admin, client portal, or billing. Clio’s interface, while functional, shows its age and requires navigating between different tools.
Outlook Auto Time Tracking — Get Paid for Every Email
Every email you link to a case automatically logs a 5-minute billable time entry. No manual timers, no forgetting to log — just revenue captured on autopilot. For a firm sending 20 client emails a day, that’s over 1.5 billable hours recovered daily that would otherwise go unbilled. Clio requires manual time entry or paid third-party integrations to achieve anything similar.
Rapid Feature Development
New features ship in days, not months. Request a feature and see it go live quickly — something larger platforms can’t match.
Companion Mobile App (Coming Soon)
A dedicated companion app is in development for on-the-go case management, client communication, and task tracking — designed to keep you productive anywhere.
Pricing Comparison
Compare total cost of ownership — not just sticker price.
Clienty Plans
Starter
5 users
50 clients, 100 matters, 100GB
$99/mo
Pro
20 users
200 clients, 500 matters, client portal, AI
$129/mo
Growth
Unlimited
Unlimited everything, 2TB storage
$169/mo
Clio Plans
EasyStart
Per user
Basic features, limited storage
$39/mo/user
Essentials
Per user
Most features, no client portal
$69/mo/user
Advanced
Per user
All features, add-ons extra
$99/mo/user
The Verdict
Clio’s per-user pricing means costs escalate quickly as your team grows. A 5-person firm on Clio Advanced pays $495/month — compared to $129/month for Clienty Pro with more included features.
See full pricing detailsThe Bottom Line
Clio has been around longer — but longer doesn’t mean better. A bigger integration marketplace and legacy brand recognition don’t help you when you’re overpaying per user, fighting a clunky interface, or missing criminal defense tools entirely.
Clienty gives you AI-powered document generation, the only built-in sentencing scoresheet calculator, transparent team pricing, Outlook auto time tracking, and a companion mobile app on the way — all in a modern platform that ships new features in days, not quarters.
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