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# Clio Manage vs Smokeball Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Clio Manage** [

4.6/5(997)

](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews#reviews)

**Smokeball** [

4.7/5(388)

](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Clio Manage**
Free Trial

**Starting at $49.00** 1 User Per Month · EasyStart

**Smokeball**
Free Trial

**$49.00** 1 User Per Month · Smokeball Bill

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Clio Manage**
1 monthFaster

Based on 229 responses

**Smokeball**
2 months

Based on 54 responses

Return on Investment

**Clio Manage**
10 months5 months sooner

Based on 193 responses

**Smokeball**
15 months

Based on 45 responses

Perceived Cost

**Clio Manage**
$$$$$

**Smokeball**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Clio Manage**
9%

**Smokeball**
11%2% more

 ![Clio Manage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2475803944d6946c3c68bd9a898e1d2e/clio-clio-manage.svg "Clio Manage")

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Pros & Cons

**Clio Manage**
[
Ease of Use (138)
](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1065187&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Efficiency (73)
](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1062302&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (60)
](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1063339&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limitations (33)
](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1062971&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Smokeball**
[
Ease of Use (36)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1630636&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Organization (33)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1630986&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1630837&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Software Bugs (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1629180&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Clio Manage**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f10ae8537124a15737b73c3123702353/8am-docketwise.png "Product Avatar Image")

8am DocketWise

](https://www.g2.com/products/8am-docketwise/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_beaa6d0f610d3b5359153f9e87fe1b26/8am-lawpay.png "Product Avatar Image")

8am LawPay

](https://www.g2.com/products/8am-lawpay/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_29d5acdb463395a3d4e67390e2b9ff19/ajaxworkspace.gif "Product Avatar Image")

AJAXWorkspace

](https://www.g2.com/products/ajaxworkspace/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/integrations)

**Smokeball**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_beaa6d0f610d3b5359153f9e87fe1b26/8am-lawpay.png "Product Avatar Image")

8am LawPay

](https://www.g2.com/products/8am-lawpay/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0fb8a8049f2928461a8a7f3d7b881f77/birdeye.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Birdeye

](https://www.g2.com/products/birdeye/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cc3845f503465b1bf57a7c39888a4d65/briefpoint.png "Product Avatar Image")

Briefpoint

](https://www.g2.com/products/briefpoint/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/integrations)

Screenshots

**Clio Manage**
 ![Clio Manage screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/171722/Product-Feature-Mockup-Marketing-Clio-Manage-Case-Management-Clio-2021-Approved-for-Distribution-Manage-Dashboard-.png)

**Smokeball**
 ![Smokeball screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1359917/Smokeball-Billing.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Clio Manage**

8.8

8.8697

**Smokeball**

9.1

9.1294

Ease of Use

**Clio Manage**

9.0

9.0820

**Smokeball**

9.1

9.1305

Ease of Setup

**Clio Manage**

8.7

8.7475

**Smokeball**

8.8

8.8149

Ease of Admin

**Clio Manage**

8.9

8.9239

**Smokeball**

9.0

9.070

Quality of Support

**Clio Manage**

9.1

9.1657

**Smokeball**

9.5

9.5291

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Clio Manage**

9.1

9.1236

**Smokeball**

9.5

9.570

Product Direction (% positive)

**Clio Manage**

9.3

9.3683

**Smokeball**

9.5

9.5282

Features

Legal Document Drafting[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

24

8.3

146

Platform Additional Functionality

Dashboard

8.9

23

9.1(won by 0.2)

134

Cloud

9.3(won by 0.6)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

125

Mobility

9.1(won by 0.8)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

124

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

5.8

14

7.0(won by 1.2)

55

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text Summarization

6.4

15

7.0(won by 0.6)

55

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Platform Content

Automation

8.7

19

8.8(won by 0.1)

132

File Sharing

8.9

20

9.0(won by 0.1)

136

Content Library

7.3

17

8.7(won by 1.4)

131

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Agentic AI - Legal Document Drafting

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Interoperability

8.9(won by 0.3)

16

8.6

116

Offline Editing

6.5

14

8.1(won by 1.6)

109

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

E-Signature

8.9(won by 1.2)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

97

Legal Case Management[Hide 78 FeaturesShow 78 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

376

8.8

184

Platform Basics

Reporting

8.1

289

8.5(won by 0.4)

151

Activity Dashboard

8.6

319

9.0(won by 0.4)

158

Cloud

8.8(tied score)

291

8.8(tied score)

145

Mobility

8.7(won by 0.2)

291

8.5

147

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Document Management

8.4

324

9.3(won by 0.9)

172

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Calendar Integration

8.5

299

8.8(won by 0.3)

155

Workflow

8.6

302

8.9(won by 0.3)

156

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patent/Trademark Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Case Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Docket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Docket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Legal Case Management

Cross-system Integration

8.4(won by 1.0)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

7

Natural Language Interaction

7.7

13

9.7(won by 2.0)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Multi-step Planning

7.4(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

7.3(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.5(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.4(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Calendar/Reminder System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trust Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Legal Professionals

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Case Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Court Records Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable Items Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

2-Way Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable & Non-Billable Hours

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Legal Practice Management[Hide 72 FeaturesShow 72 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

381

8.8

140

Platform Basics

Reporting

8.1

279

8.4(won by 0.3)

124

Activity Dashboard

8.8

296

9.0(won by 0.2)

131

Cloud

9.0(won by 0.1)

271

8.9

122

Mobility

8.7(won by 0.1)

270

8.6

129

Contact Management

9.0(tied score)

300

9.0(tied score)

129

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing Rate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Legal Case Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Document Management

8.4

300

9.4(won by 1.0)

132

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Calendar Integration

8.7(tied score)

270

8.7(tied score)

124

Workflow

8.6

265

8.8(won by 0.2)

122

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Billing

Time Tracking

9.2(won by 0.1)

307

9.1

127

Payments

9.0(won by 0.5)

281

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

115

Billing

9.1(won by 0.4)

314

8.7

120

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable Items Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Legal Practice Management

Autonomous Task Execution

7.3(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.3(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

7.9(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

7.3(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.9(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.7(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.7(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trust Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Legal Professionals

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Case Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Case Law Research

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Redlining

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Legal Document Management[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.7

31

8.4

55

Storage and Collaboration - Legal Document Management

Editing and Tracking

7.8

25

8.6(won by 0.8)

53

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Centralised Database

7.9

28

8.8(won by 0.9)

52

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Accessibility and Permission for Sharing

8.0

23

8.4(won by 0.4)

53

Document Storage

8.3

28

9.2(won by 0.9)

52

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management - Legal Document Management

Search and Retreival

7.7

28

9.1(won by 1.4)

51

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Synchronization of Data

7.9

25

8.8(won by 0.9)

49

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Versioning

7.8

25

8.6(won by 0.8)

50

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis - Legal Document Management

Document Review

7.2

23

8.1(won by 0.9)

50

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Legal Analytics

6.4

21

7.9(won by 1.5)

50

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Artificial Intelligence - Legal Document Management

AI Automation

4.6

18

6.1(won by 1.5)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accessibility - Legal Document Management

Cross-Platform Access

7.3

23

8.5(won by 1.2)

50

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Agentic AI - Legal Document Management

Cross-system Integration

8.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.7(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Check-In/Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Legal Professionals

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Case Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Legal CRM[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

61

Not enough data

Sales Force Automation - Legal CRM

Task Management

8.4(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Contract Management

8.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Quote and Order Management

7.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality - Legal CRM

Automation

7.3(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Messaging

8.1(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Dashboard

8.1(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Cloud

8.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Marketing Automation - Legal CRM

Lead Management

7.5(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Marketing Analytics

7.5(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Customer Support - Legal CRM

Support Analytics

7.5(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Customer Portal

8.0(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Case Management

8.7(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Platform Reporting and Analytics - Legal CRM

Reporting

8.2(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Legal CRM

Cross-system Integration

8.1(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Legal Billing[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.0

13

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Legal Billing

Cross-system Integration

8.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Case Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable Items Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bank Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

General Ledger

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing Rate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Legal Professionals

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Payment

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Portal

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Document Storage

8.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Document Research and Retrieval

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - E-Filing

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic Workflow Execution - AI Legal Operating System

End-to-End Workflow Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Planning & Next-Step Actions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Agent Orchestration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduled & Continuous Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Legal Context & Intelligence - AI Legal Operating System

Cross-System Context Aggregation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Institutional Knowledge Grounding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Legal Playbook Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Persistent Matter Context

Not enough data

Not enough data

Systems & Collaboration - AI Legal Operating System

Human Approval & Intervention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bidirectional System Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Routing & Handoffs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agent Management & Governance - AI Legal Operating System

Agent Activity Monitoring & Audit Trails

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Agent Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agent & Workflow Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exception Handling & Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - AI Agents

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Clio Manage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2475803944d6946c3c68bd9a898e1d2e/clio-clio-manage.svg "Clio Manage")](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews)

Clio Manage

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

95.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

3.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0.6%

[![Smokeball](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bc96c0e091bcd532cb05d73df9183aed/smokeball.svg "Smokeball")](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews)

Smokeball

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

98.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

1.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

95.7%

98.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

3.7%

1.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0.6%

0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Clio Manage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2475803944d6946c3c68bd9a898e1d2e/clio-clio-manage.svg "Clio Manage")](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews)
Clio Manage

Law Practice

48.7%

Legal Services

44.0%

Accounting

1.9%

Higher Education

0.9%

Consulting

0.4%

Other

4.1%

[![Smokeball](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bc96c0e091bcd532cb05d73df9183aed/smokeball.svg "Smokeball")](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews)
Smokeball

Law Practice

52.1%

Legal Services

44.8%

Real Estate

1.7%

Accounting

0.6%

Legislative Office

0.3%

Other

0.6%

FAQs

## Clio Manage vs Smokeball FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Clio Manage vs Smokeball?

Smokeball stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on support and ease of use, while Clio Manage is noted for its integrations and billing features.

| [Clio Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews) | [Smokeball](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (997 reviews) | 4.7/5 (385 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Billing and integrations | Ease of use and support |

### How do the pricing models of Clio Manage and Smokeball compare?

Smokeball is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing.

- **Clio Manage:** In recent reviews, several buyers mention that Clio Manage's pricing is on the higher side, but they appreciate the comprehensive feature set and integrations.
- **Smokeball:** Reviewers consistently highlight Smokeball as a better value, noting it is cheaper than previous services while offering all necessary functions and additional helpful features.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers cite switching to Smokeball for lower cost and improved support compared to prior solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to Clio Manage and Smokeball?

The top 3 alternatives to Clio Manage and Smokeball are 8am MyCase, Filevine, and —.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Clio Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/clio-clio-manage/reviews) | 4.6/5 (997) | Small-Business | Pricing is considered high but justified by integrations and features | Billing and integrations |
| [Smokeball](https://www.g2.com/products/smokeball/reviews) | 4.7/5 (385) | Small-Business | Cheaper than previous services, strong value sentiment | Ease of use and support |
| [8am MyCase](https://www.g2.com/products/8am-mycase/reviews) | 4.4/5 (390) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Filevine](https://www.g2.com/products/filevine/reviews) | 4.7/5 (290) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Legal Practice Management features should I prioritize when comparing Clio Manage and Smokeball?

Buyers should prioritize Billing, Document Management, Ease of Use, Integrations, and Customer Support when comparing Clio Manage and Smokeball.

- **Billing:** Clio Manage (35 all-time mentions of billing issues, 90 for document management); Smokeball (13 all-time mentions of billing, 12 billing issues).
- **Document Management:** Clio Manage (90 all-time mentions); Smokeball (32 all-time mentions).
- **Ease of Use:** Clio Manage (193 all-time mentions); Smokeball (36 all-time mentions).
- **Integrations:** Clio Manage is frequently cited for integrations with tools like Dropbox and Proof; Smokeball reviewers mention Outlook and MS 365 integration.
- **Customer Support:** Clio Manage (53 all-time mentions); Smokeball (20 all-time mentions).

### What are the pros and cons of Clio Manage vs Smokeball?

Clio Manage's headline strength is its billing and integration capabilities, while Smokeball excels in ease of use and customer support.

- **Clio Manage strengths:** Ease of use (193 all-time mentions), document management (90), billing, integrations, workflow streamlining, and client communication.
- **Clio Manage trade-offs:** Missing features (87), document management limitations (46), billing issues (35), invoicing issues (11), and some complexity in setup and customization.
- **Smokeball strengths:** Ease of use (36), organization (33), document management (32), efficiency (30), customer support (20), form automation (17), and AI features.
- **Smokeball trade-offs:** Missing features (16), billing issues (12), limited integrations with some third-party tools, and some reviewers note the web version is less robust than the desktop client.

### Is Clio Manage or Smokeball better for small businesses?

Both Clio Manage and Smokeball are primarily used by small businesses, but Smokeball receives stronger small-business reviewer sentiment for ease of use and support.

- **Clio Manage:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight comprehensive features but mention a learning curve and higher pricing.
- **Smokeball:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise ease of use, onboarding support, and value for small firms.

### Which Legal Practice Management platform has better integrations?

Clio Manage is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer mentions of third-party tool connectivity.

- **Clio Manage:** Reviewers cite integrations with Dropbox and Proof, with Dropbox mentioned in 6 all-time reviews and Proof in 4.
- **Smokeball:** Reviewers mention integration with Outlook and MS 365, with Outlook cited in recent reviews.

### How do Clio Manage and Smokeball compare on customer support?

Smokeball leads on Quality of Support with a 0.4-point advantage (9.5 vs 9.1), a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **Clio Manage:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with 53 all-time mentions of customer support.
- **Smokeball:** Reviewers consistently highlight knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive support, with 20 all-time mentions and multiple recent reviews praising onboarding and ongoing assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Clio Manage or Smokeball?

Smokeball and Clio Manage are at parity on Ease of Setup, with scores of 8.8 and 8.7 respectively, indicating similar implementation experiences.

- **Clio Manage:** Reviewers report setup as straightforward but note some complexity when migrating from other systems; several mention quick onboarding and helpful support during implementation.
- **Smokeball:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as very easy, with onboarding specialists and training resources frequently cited as helpful for a smooth transition.

### Which product has better Billing?

Clio Manage is more frequently cited for its billing capabilities, but both products receive positive billing feedback.

- **Clio Manage:** Billing is a top-cited feature with 35 all-time mentions of billing issues and 90 for document management; reviewers highlight fast, easy billing and trust account management.
- **Smokeball:** Billing is positively mentioned in 13 all-time reviews, with reviewers praising passive time capture and straightforward invoicing, though some note limitations in reporting and online billing differences.

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