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Filevine vs LegalSphere

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

Filevine

Free plan APIWeb

Choose Filevine if your legal team needs a platform spanning matters, documents, intake, depositions, or billing, with packages tailored to the organization. LOIS Explore offers free AI research and drafting, but teams seeking Filevine Case Management need a package that includes it.

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LegalSphere

Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

LegalSphere covers a broad legal-practice workflow and offers mobile access alongside its web service. Choose among the monthly tiers based primarily on the number of users required.

Visit LegalSphere

The facts

	Filevine	LegalSphere
Free plan	Yes	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Web, iPhone, Android
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Essential: 299 ZAR a month
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Not published	LegalSphere
Website	filevine.com	legalsphere.africa
On legal practice management software	#4 of 141	#88 of 141

Filevine: what it does well

Matter tools track tasks, contacts, deadlines, and calendars.
Document tools include advanced search and secure file sharing.
Intake tools can capture, qualify, and route leads automatically.
Deposition features include transcription, summaries, and a searchable library.
Matters includes time tracking, invoice management, and online payments.

What to know first

Mobile apps are not offered.
LOIS Explore does not connect to Filevine Case Management.
Filevine package pricing is tailored to the organization.

LegalSphere: what it does well

Client intake and portal
Document automation
Time tracking and billing
Trust accounting included
Web, iOS, and Android access

What to know first

No free plan
Plans billed monthly
Essential limited to three users
14-day trial only

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