Clio versus Cosmolex

How does Cosmolex compare to Clio, the leader in cloud-based, legal practice management software? On this page, you’ll find everything you need to understand the differences between Cosmolex and Clio—and to help you choose the best legal practice management solution for your law firm.

Clio's review count compared with CosmoLex's

Trusted by more than 150,000 legal professionals.

Clio has garnered the most 5-star reviews of any legal practice management system available.

Clio is recommended by more bar associations and law societies than CosmoLex

Recommended by 100+ bar associations and law societies.

Clio is recognized by professional associations around the world as the best solution to keep lawyers and legal professionals manage their firms.

App store ratings for the Clio and CosmoLex mobile apps

Manage your cases from anywhere, at any time, with Clio.

Today’s lawyers and legal professionals are always on the go, and want the freedom to work from anywhere. That’s why we take a mobile-first approach to technology.

G2 badges awarded to Clio

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.

Why customers are choosing Clio over the competition

  • Clio helped me start my firm and really take off into becoming a virtual law firm. I love that it links to QuickBooks, it has storage for all my files, the tracking system for billables, and the fact that it is accessible from anywhere.

    FORAIYAH BABAR

    Burlington, Ontario

  • Having been a PCLaw customer for too many years, I truly appreciate the quality of Clio, as well as the ease of using it. With a cloud-based solution like Clio, I have access to all my data from anywhere, which has come in handy for retrieving phone numbers and addresses, on the fly!

    Carol Holmes

    Lake Orion, Michigan

Clio client intake and scheduling screens

Powerful marketing and intake tools to grow your business

Clio delivers a complete client relationship management experience, from marketing all the way through to the intake process. Repetitive tasks are tackled using thoughtful automation, cutting down the time it takes to onboard new clients without being overly complicated. Attract new clients, book and accept payments for consults, complete intake with custom online forms, manage your pipeline, and more–all from within Clio.

Legal document management has never been easier

Save, edit, and retrieve your documents faster and easier than ever before, with Clio. Unlimited storage space allows your firm to manage documents natively alongside every case, without the need of a third party solution—but you can integrate Clio with Dropbox, Onedrive, Google Drive, Box, NetDocuments, or iManage if preferred. Plus, Clio’s intuitive design and user experience saves you time by reducing unnecessary clicks. Say goodbye to downloading and reuploading documents after making edits.

Feature Clio Cosmolex
Unlimited Storage Included Included
Individual File Size Limit 5GB 100MB
Edit & Save Documents Automatically Included Not included
Desktop Drive Included Not included
Full Text Document Search Included Not included
Attach Documents to Intake Forms Included Not included

Bring your favorite tools together to work in harmony, not silos

Clio integrates with the tools you already use everyday, from familiar communication tools like Outlook, Quickbooks, and Zoom to practice area specific solutions like WealthCounsel and NextChapter. With more integrations than any other legal software solution, Clio lets you connect your technology and customize your experience in a way that suits your firm best.

Get the support you need, when you need it

Get support from our team of experts 24/5 by phone, email, or live chat—in just a few minutes, not a few hours. You can also explore an extensive library of articles available in our help center, or see how other legal professionals are using Clio in our customer community.

Feature Clio Cosmolex
Phone Availability 24/5 11 hours
Chat Availability 24/5 12 hours
Email Included Included
Self Help Articles Included Included
Customer Community Included Not included

Clio pairs sophistication with simplicity

Clio provides the perfect balance between power and ease-of-use. 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.

  • I have worked with many other software products in this area, most of which are substandard. Clio allows me to work remotely when required, combined several other products into one, and their onboarding process and support have been patient when I needed assistance. The integration with Quickbooks has made the record keeping for my regulator much easier.

    COREY

    Founder

  • When a colleague recommended Clio, I wondered whether to pay for such a service before I had a single client. I purchased Clio Manage and Grow and have been so glad I did. Clio keeps everything organized or allows me to organize quickly. It processes payments, allows trust account reconciliation, sends documents for e-signature, and more. I recently connected Quickbooks Online with Clio, and it was seamless. I highly recommend Clio!!!

    GALEN

    Solo Attorney

  • Clio’s templates allow me to create documents faster and easier, allowing me to get more work done in less time. The client portal allows me to be more responsive to my clients’ needs, therefore keeping them happier and helping me attract new clients (due to all the good reviews my satisfied clients leave me).

    MIKE

    Attorney

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.

Migration consultation

Data export & processing

Data import & review

I was really nervous about the data migration but it was pretty much seamless. It was such a relief to hear that all the client files and data had been quickly migrated so that I could start working on the cases.

Kristen Schneck
Kristen Schneck

Owner, Abdullah and Schneck Immigration Law Group LLC

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