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BarBooks vs Lawcus
Both stand on legal trust accounting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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BarBooks combines matter management, invoicing, reporting and calendar access for barristers and clerks. Check the listed plan and add-on costs, and note that continued use after the 14-day trial requires a licence.
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Lawcus brings matter work, client intake, documents, and financial workflows together, with broad platform availability and a trial. Check the plan pricing and user requirements, particularly for mobile access and Enterprise.
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| BarBooks | Lawcus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Essential: $49 a month |
| Plans published | 12 | 7 |
| Maker | BarBooks | Not published |
| Website | barbooks.co | lawcus.com |
| On legal trust accounting software | #3 of 40 | #7 of 40 |
BarBooks: what it does well
- Organises matters, contacts and hourly or fixed fees
- Automatically applies interest to late invoices
- Includes financial and work-in-progress reports
- Calendar can be accessed through existing calendars and mobile apps
- 14-day trial includes all features
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Sole Practitioner costs A$60 a month, tax excluded
- Bank Rec costs A$12 a month as an add-on
- A licence is required after the trial
Lawcus: what it does well
- Matter tools include Kanban pipelines and limitation tracking.
- Billing includes trust accounting and online payments.
- Document automation and templates are available.
- Mobile apps cover matters, tasks, and documents.
- Advertised 14 day trial may be extended on request.
What to know first
- Mobile app requires more than one firm user.
- Enterprise requires at least 10 users.
- Private cloud deployment is a separately priced add-on.
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