SoloFlow vs Clio: Which Billing Tool Is Right for Solo Attorneys?

If you're a solo attorney shopping for billing software, you've probably come across Clio. It's the 800-pound gorilla of legal practice management — and for good reason. Clio is a comprehensive platform with document management, client portals, calendaring, and more.

But here's the question: do you actually need all of that?

The solo attorney's dilemma

Most solo practitioners need three things from their billing software:

Time tracking — start a timer, tag it to a matter, stop when done
Invoicing — turn those hours into a professional invoice with a payment link
Trust accounting — track client trust balances per matter

That's it. You don't need document management (you have Google Drive or Dropbox). You don't need a client portal (you have email). You don't need calendaring (you have Google Calendar).

The cost difference

Feature	SoloFlow	Clio Manage
Monthly price	$29/mo flat	$49/user/mo
Annual cost	$348/year	$588/year
Per-user fees	None	Yes
Time tracking	✓	✓
Invoicing	✓	✓
Online payments	✓	✓ (add-on)
Trust balance tracking	✓	✓
Document management	—	✓
Client portal	—	✓
Calendaring	—	✓

The difference: $240/year. That's real money for a solo practice.

When Clio makes sense

If you're growing beyond solo — hiring associates, need document management integrated with your billing, or want a full client portal — Clio is a solid choice. It's battle-tested and feature-rich.

When SoloFlow makes sense

If you're a solo practitioner who bills by the hour and needs to:

Track time without thinking about it
Send invoices that clients can pay online
Keep your trust balances organized

...then you're paying for features you don't use with Clio.

SoloFlow is built specifically for this workflow. One price, everything included, nothing you don't need.

Try it free