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Filevine vs Matterbee

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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Matterbee

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Matterbee combines legal practice management, accounting, document handling, integrations, and AI features in a Salesforce-based platform. Firms should account for VAT, implementation scope, and possible third-party licence costs when evaluating it.

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The facts

FilevineMatterbee
Free planYesNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestStandard: £109 a month
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitefilevine.commatterbee.co.uk
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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.

Matterbee: what it does well

  • Centralizes matters and legal workflows
  • Includes AI document and drafting tools
  • Provides billing and accounting functions
  • Offers extensive legal-system integrations
  • Lists multifactor authentication and audit trails

What to know first

  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing excludes VAT
  • Third-party licences may cost extra
  • Implementation charges are scoped separately

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