Compare PracticePanther and Smokeball 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (98.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 1 User Per Month
$49.00 1 User Per Month
PracticePanther
Star Rating
(112)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSmokeball
Star Rating
(384)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Smokeball excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating how easily they can access all case-related information. This streamlined access helps save time, as noted by one user who highlighted the software's ability to quickly draft documents using preloaded client details.
- Users say PracticePanther is particularly intuitive for solo practitioners, with one reviewer mentioning that the software is "super simple to use." This ease of use is complemented by responsive customer support, which users find helpful when navigating the system for tasks like billing and matter setup.
- According to verified reviews, Smokeball's implementation process is straightforward, making it easy for teams to get up and running quickly. Users have praised the initial setup as being seamless, which is crucial for firms looking to minimize downtime during transitions.
- Reviewers mention that while PracticePanther offers a solid feature set for small businesses, it sometimes struggles to meet more complex workflow needs. Users have expressed that while the software is easy to learn, they occasionally encounter configuration challenges that can hinder efficiency.
- G2 reviewers highlight the superior quality of support provided by Smokeball, with a notable score in this area. Users appreciate the prompt assistance they receive, which enhances their overall experience and helps them resolve issues quickly.
- Users report that PracticePanther shines in its time tracking and billing capabilities, with one user noting the ease of bulk invoicing and document creation. However, Smokeball's advanced document management features, including a comprehensive library for drafting legal documents, give it an edge in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PracticePanther
Solo
Starting at $49.00
1 User Per Month
- Internal Chat
- Real-Time Notifications
- Daily Agenda Email
Smokeball
Smokeball Bill
$49.00
1 User Per Month
Bill clients and get paid faster
- Invoicing
- Time & Expense Tracking
- Online Payments
Free Trial
PracticePanther
Free Trial is available
Smokeball
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
91
9.1
291
Ease of Use
8.7
92
9.1
302
Ease of Setup
9.1
44
8.8
144
Ease of Admin
8.9
32
8.9
69
Quality of Support
8.6
86
9.5
288
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
31
9.4
69
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
82
9.5
279
Features by Category
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
134
Not enough data
8.7
125
Not enough data
8.3
124
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
55
Not enough data
7.0
55
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
132
Not enough data
9.0
136
Not enough data
8.7
131
Agentic AI - Legal Document Drafting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.1
109
Not enough data
7.7
97
Platform Basics
7.8
30
8.5
149
8.4
35
9.0
158
8.4
30
8.8
145
7.6
34
8.5
146
Content Management
7.3
33
9.3
170
8.0
32
8.7
153
8.0
32
8.9
155
Agentic AI - Legal Case Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.0
23
8.4
123
9.2
28
9.0
131
9.1
23
8.9
122
8.3
28
8.6
128
9.0
29
9.0
129
Content Management
7.7
25
9.4
132
8.7
27
8.7
124
8.3
27
8.8
122
Time & Billing
9.0
27
9.1
126
8.8
23
8.5
115
8.8
26
8.7
119
Agentic AI - Legal Practice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage and Collaboration - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
9.2
52
Document Management - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
9.1
51
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.6
50
Analysis - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
7.9
50
Artificial Intelligence - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
6.1
6
Accessibility - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
8.5
50
Agentic AI - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales Force Automation - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Automation - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support - Legal CRM
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Reporting and Analytics - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PracticePanther and Smokeball are categorized as Legal Case Management, Legal Billing, and Legal Practice Management
Unique Categories
PracticePanther is categorized as Legal CRM
Smokeball is categorized as Legal Document Drafting and Legal Document Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PracticePanther
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smokeball
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Law Practice
44.6%
Legal Services
41.1%
Real Estate
2.7%
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2.7%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
7.1%
Law Practice
52.2%
Legal Services
44.7%
Real Estate
1.7%
Accounting
0.6%
Legislative Office
0.3%
Other
0.6%
Discussions
How much does PracticePanther cost?
2 Comments
AR
It depends on the plan you choose. A plan with all it’s features is about $75 per account. You will need an account (membership) for each staff member that...Read more
How can I stop multiple Google drive folders from being created?
1 Comment
SA
Hi Nicholas,
I hope all is well.
Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. Your issue could be a result of some functionality settings...Read more
PracticePanther has no more discussions with answers
Is Smokeball cloud-based software?
3 Comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball is a hybrid-cloud software, which means you get the benefits of the cloud for unlimited storage purposes but also have access to the software and...Read more
Is there free training and online courses to help learn the software?
2 Comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball provides a holistic and award-winning onboarding and training program to make sure you are utilizing the software to its full potential. Receive...Read more
What does smoke ball do?
1 Comment
MG
Smokeball includes the features you expect from a practice management system: Matter and contact management, calendar management, and billing. It also...Read more
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