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BusyLamp vs RTG Bills

Both stand on legal billing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

BusyLamp

Paid APIWeb

Choose BusyLamp if your corporate legal team needs invoice automation and spend visibility for European or cross-border legal operations. Look elsewhere if you need a published price before engaging or are not selecting software for a corporate legal department.

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RTG Bills

Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

RTG Bills combines legal timekeeping and billing with browser-based collaboration and a PC option. Choose based on deployment needs, user count, and whether the separate electronic-billing add-on is needed.

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The facts

	BusyLamp	RTG Bills
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	API, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	RTG Bills Online: $15.95 a month
Plans published	2	3
Maker	BusyLamp	Not published
Website	onit.com	rtgsoftware.com
On legal billing software	#13 of 25	#9 of 25

BusyLamp: what it does well

Automates cross-border invoicing and outside counsel spend management.
AI converter validates invoices and creates LEDES-ready files.
Captures UTBMS codes and timekeeper details.
Supports VAT-ready LEDES formats and multi-currency billing.
Offers UK or German hosting and AES-256 encryption.

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request.
The corporate legal team selects the solution and payment model.

RTG Bills: what it does well

Supports up to 99 rate tables.
Online users can work simultaneously from different locations.
Online plan includes smartphone time entry.
Online version has a 30-day trial without a credit card.

What to know first

Online pricing varies with number of users.
PC version requires Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7.
Additional PC Timer licenses cost $15 each.

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