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Free SaaS dashboard framework. Auth, teams, RBAC, command palette.
Free production business website with 4 industry presets.
Free backend infrastructure. Stripe Connect, webhooks, API keys, cron.
Clio starts at $49 per user per month. Own LegalKit for $199 once.
Matters, time tracking, trust accounting, conflict checks and a client portal, except the code is yours and every new attorney or paralegal adds nothing to the software bill.
LegalKit replaces Clio for solo practitioners and small law firms (1 to 10 attorneys): a one-time $199 instead of paying from $49 per user/mo indefinitely, and you own the source code and the database. Keep Clio if you want a vendor-maintained product with built-in e-signatures, a large app marketplace and vendor support. Trust accounting rules vary by state bar, so check yours before relying on any software.
| Clio | LegalKit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from $49 per user/mo, forever | $199 once |
| Ownership | You rent a seat | Private repo, code is yours |
| Lock-in | Data + roadmap held by vendor | Your Supabase, full export anytime |
Why operators leave Clio
Six reasons that come up over and over.
- ×Pricing is per user, so every attorney and paralegal adds to the bill
- ×Only the $49 starting price is public; Core, Signature and Elite show "Get pricing"
- ×Client portal, text messaging and conflict checks start at Core, not Starter
- ×Automated workflows need Signature or Elite
- ×E-signatures are counted by plan: 3 on Starter, 15 on Core
- ×The intake CRM, Clio Grow, is an add-on or part of Elite
The math, over time
Clio pricing is from $49 per user/mo, forever. LegalKit is $199 one time. Here's what that means at common operator lifetimes.
| Time horizon | Clio (starting price) | LegalKit | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | at least $588 | $199 | at least $389 |
| 3 years | at least $1,764 | $199 | at least $1,565 |
| 5 years | at least $2,940 | $199 | at least $2,741 |
Clio Manage plans are Starter, Core, Signature and Elite, starting at $49 per user per month. Only that starting price is public. Figures above are for one user, so multiply by your headcount. Starting price per user per month. Core, Signature and Elite show "Get pricing" on the page. Source: clio.com/pricing/, read 2026-10-26. You pay your own hosting (Supabase free tier covers most small operators) + Stripe's standard 2.9% + 30c on payments. No platform middleman fees.
Feature parity, line by line
Every capability you rely on, mapped against what each side ships. Clio as of mid-2026 published pricing tiers; verify against your specific plan.
| Capability | Clio | LegalKit |
|---|---|---|
| Matter and contact management | Yes· All plans | Yes· Cases module with linked contacts |
| Time tracking and billing | Yes· All plans | Yes· LEDES-compatible, multiple billing rates |
| Trust accounting | Yes· All plans | Yes· Trust/IOLTA with three-way reconciliation |
| Conflict checks | Limited· Core and above | Yes· Automated across all matters |
| Client portal | Limited· Core and above | Yes· Secure messaging and document exchange |
| E-signature | Limited· Counted by plan: 3, 15, unlimited | No· Not included in LegalKit |
| Data export | Limited· CSV and PDF exports by area | Yes· Your own Supabase |
| Code-to-own, no rent | No | Yes· Private GitHub repo |
What's actually different
Feature parity is table stakes. The real shift is ownership.
No per-user meter
A firm of six pays for six seats at Clio. LegalKit is one purchase, and the headcount does not change it.
Client files stay in your control
Matters, contacts, time entries and the document vault live in your own database.
Change what you need
Intake questions, billing rules and reports are your own code to adjust.
How switching works
Most operators take 2-3 weeks end to end. We handle the data migration; you handle the customer-facing brand polish.
- 1
Export from Clio
Clio exports matters, contacts, bills and transactions as CSV or PDF from the relevant tabs. Export each area you want to keep.
- 2
Deploy LegalKit
Accept the repository invitation and follow the README to deploy on your own Supabase and Vercel.
- 3
Import and reconcile trust accounts
Load matters and contacts with the CSV import, then reconcile every trust ledger by hand against your bank before relying on the new system.
- 4
Run in parallel through a billing cycle
Keep Clio read-only for one full billing cycle, then cancel once your first invoices and trust reports tie out.
Questions we hear
What does LegalKit cost to run?+
LegalKit is $199 once. You pay your own hosting and messaging; Supabase and Vercel have free tiers.
Is the trust accounting compliant?+
It provides three-way reconciliation. Rules differ by state bar, so confirm what yours requires, and have your bar or accountant review it before you hold client funds in any new system.
Does it do e-signatures?+
No. It has document templates and assembly. If you need e-signatures, pair it with a dedicated e-signature service.
Do I need to be a developer?+
You deploy it once by following the README, or send a custom request for setup. Daily use is point and click.
Own your operations.
LegalKit ships with for solo practitioners and small law firms (1-10 attorneys). One purchase, no per-seat fees, full source ownership.