Head-to-head · Legal Practice Management Software
Actionstep vs Rocket Matter
Actionstep leads on 0 checks, Rocket Matter on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreActionstep · 7.8/10
Actionstep scores higher on our rubric for legal practice management software: 7.8 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Actionstep is the better fit for firms wanting customizable workflows. Rocket Matter is the better fit for firms wanting established billing and trust tools.
- Actionstep fits best
Firms wanting customizable workflows
- Rocket Matter fits best
Firms wanting established billing and trust tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Actionstep 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Rocket Matter 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Legal Practice Management Software | #8 in Legal Practice Management Software |
| Best for | Firms wanting customizable workflows | Firms wanting established billing and trust tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $59/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features Actionstep 7/7 · Rocket Matter 7/7 | ||
| Client intake | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Billing and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trust accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Actionstep is cloud-based legal practice management software for midsize law firms. It brings matter and case management, client intake, client communications, document management, workflow automation, time capture, billing, trust and… Read the review → |
Rocket Matter is cloud-based legal practice management software for solo attorneys and law firms. It brings together matter and case management, calendaring, task management, time and expense tracking, billing, online payments, trust… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Actionstep — where it wins
- Covers intake, matters, documents, billing, trust accounting, and reporting
- Workflow and document automation support repeatable legal processes
- Web, iOS, and Android access with client portal capabilities
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is region-dependent and requires contacting sales
- Implementation fees may apply
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused firms
Rocket Matter — where it wins
- Trust accounting and reconciliation support legal financial workflows.
- Matter management, billing, documents, calendars, and reporting are combined.
- Client portal, signatures, secure sharing, and mobile apps support collaboration.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan.
- Starting pricing is $59 per user per month with annual billing.
- Analytics and reporting begin with the Premier plan in the listed tiers.
- Actionstep7.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad legal practice platform for firms that need configurable workflows and accounting.
Visit ActionstepFull verdict → - Rocket Matter7.0/10 · From $59/user/mo (annual)
A broad legal operations suite with billing, trust accounting, and client collaboration.
Visit Rocket MatterFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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