Resources to help you make the switch
The data-driven insights you need to help your firm make smarter technology decisions
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Australian lawyers lose an average of 44+ working days a year to outdated tech.
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Average Australian law firms pay $24,861 just to retrieve their own data when switching providers.
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Nearly half of Australian lawyers aren’t confident they actually own their client data.
So how does Clio Compare?
Clio is the most widely used and highly rated legal practice management system
Clio is trusted by more than 400,000 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 is recommended by 100+ bar associations and law societies.
Clio’s trust accounting software has been certified by the Law Society of New South Wales as being compliant with the Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015.
All-in-one solution
Clio is a complete, all-in-one legal practice management solution designed to streamline every aspect of your firm. From case and matter management to time recording, billing, document automation, secure client communication, and built-in AI tools, Clio centralises all your workflows in one intuitive platform. With everything in a single cloud-based system, your team can collaborate seamlessly, access files securely from anywhere, and focus on delivering excellent client service — all without juggling multiple disconnected tools.
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.
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.
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 Actionstep to Clio
Surprisingly simple, user-friendly and intuitive interface.
Clio provides a user-friendly and intuitive interface. Clio’s dashboard is designed for ease of use, allowing legal professionals to quickly access and manage their cases, documents, billing, and client communications. With a mobile-friendly approach, Clio ensures that you can manage your practice from anywhere, anytime, with a seamless experience across devices, laptops or phones.
On Software Advice, Actionstep has been described as “wonky, outdated interface; poor email integration, and terrible customer support. Clio and Zola Suite both really outshine ActionStep by a mile.”
Clear, transparent pricing
Actionstep’s pricing is not publicly available and can be somewhat unclear, as it depends on various factors such as the size of your firm and the specific features you require. To get an exact price, you typically need to contact Actionstep directly for a custom quote.
In contrast, Clio offers clear and transparent pricing with plans starting from just $39 per user per month. Clio’s straightforward pricing structure allows you to easily understand your costs and choose a plan that fits your firm’s needs without any surprises.
Superior customer support
Clio offers superior customer support, available 24/5 by phone, email, and live chat. In addition to real-time support, Clio provides an extensive online help centre with articles and video tutorials. This comprehensive support system ensures that Clio users can quickly resolve any issues and get the most out of the software. Actionstep only has one way of contacting them – a form via their website with many noting that they don’t receive the support that they need.
Comprehensive training
Actionstep provides live webinars, on-demand video tutorials, and training sessions. Conversely, Clio offers a more comprehensive training program, including 24/5 customer support, detailed online help centre articles and live chat. Clio’s commitment to user success is unmatched in the industry.
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. Actionstep doesn’t offer you this option. 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.
Actionstep users noted that the software is not suitable for a new firm or sole practitioner because it requires too much upfront investment in customisation.
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Ready to get started with Clio?
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 Actionstep 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 Actionstep software used for?
Actionstep Practice Management software provides case management, client management, document automation, and billing features. While Actionstep offers a comprehensive solution, Clio is recognised as the leader in cloud-based legal practice management, offering all of these and more. Clio’s user-friendly interface, robust feature set, and superior customer support make it the preferred choice for over 150,000 legal professionals worldwide.
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