Legience vs Clio
The Full Picture.
Clio is the industry incumbent. Legience is the AI-native alternative that bundles research, drafting, e-signatures, CRM, and client portal into one price -- no add-ons required.
Why Firms Switch from Clio
Three differences that matter most when evaluating your next platform.
One Price, No Add-Ons
Clio requires separate purchases for Manage, Grow, e-signatures, and AI. Legience includes AI research, drafting, e-signatures, CRM, and client portal in a single per-user price. No surprise invoices.
AI Built In, Not Bolted On
Clio's CoCounsel is an expensive add-on with limited scope. Legience ships with three AI engines from day one: LegiSearch for research, LegiDraft for document generation, and LegiLyze for medical records analysis.
Side-by-Side Features
What is included in the base price vs. what costs extra.
| Feature | Legience | Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Case Management | Included | Included |
| AI Legal Research | LegiSearch (built-in) | CoCounsel add-on ($$) |
| AI Document Drafting | LegiDraft (30+ types, $0/case) | Not available |
| AI Medical Records Analysis | LegiLyze (Pro+) | Not available |
| E-Signatures | Included | DocuSign add-on |
| Client Portal | Included, unlimited client logins | Paid add-on |
| CRM / Intake | Built-in (Pro+) | Clio Grow (paid add-on) |
| Conflict Checking | ABA conflict-of-interest rules (Pro+) | Basic |
| Invoicing | Included | Included |
| Document Management | Included | Included |
| Analytics & Reporting | Advanced (Pro+) | Included |
| Expense Management | Built-in (Pro+) | Not available |
| Demand Letter Automation | Included — no per-document fee (Pro+) | Not available |
| Settlement Tracker | Built-in (Pro+) | Not available |
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
Monthly per-user pricing for comparable tiers.
| Tier | Legience | Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / Essentials | $99/user/mo | EssentialsPlus tier |
| Mid-Tier | $169/user/mo | Advanced tier |
| Top Tier | $249/user/mo | Complete tier |
| CRM / Intake | Included (Pro+) | Paid add-on (Clio Grow) |
| E-Signatures | Included (all plans) | Extra (DocuSign integration) |
| AI Legal Research | Included (all plans) | CoCounsel add-on ($$) |
| Client Portal | Included, unlimited client logins | Paid add-on |
Total Cost: 5-Attorney Firm
Apples-to-apples monthly cost with the features most firms actually need.
With Legience, that same 5-attorney firm can save substantially -- while gaining AI capabilities that Clio charges extra for or does not offer at all.
Common Questions
Answers for firms evaluating Legience against Clio.
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