Bill4Time vs Chrometa

Bill4Time9.3Visit Chrometa9.2Visit

Higher score Bill4Time #2 in Legal Time Tracking Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Bill4Time

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Chrometa #3 in Legal Time Tracking Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Chrometa

• Bill4Time fits best

  Firms wanting broad coverage and transparent pricing

• Chrometa fits best

  Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture

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Side by side

Feature	Bill4Time 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Chrometa 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.2
Ranking	#2 in Legal Time Tracking Software	#3 in Legal Time Tracking Software
Best for	Firms wanting broad coverage and transparent pricing	Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$39/user/mo	$140/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bill4Time 0/4 · Chrometa 0/4
Matter tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Expense tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Billable rates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline time entry	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Time entry methods	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Legal plans include trust accounting, conflict checking, and LEDES export. Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and API. Offline entry synchronization supports work across desktop and mobile apps.	Tracks activity across applications, documents, emails, websites, calls, and meetings Supports client allocation, approvals, billing, invoicing, and offline synchronization Offers web, desktop, mobile, API access, and 11 listed integrations
Cons	No free plan is available. Advanced customization is reserved for Enterprise plans. Legal-specific features begin with the Legal Pro plan.	No permanent free plan; paid plans start at $19 per user per month Standard limits clients and workspace tracking API access, role-based controls, and advanced allocation require Premium
Our verdict	Bill4Time is cloud-based time tracking and billing software for law firms, consultants, and other professional service businesses. It connects time entries to clients, matters, projects, tasks, and billing codes, then turns recorded… Read the review →	Chrometa is automatic time-tracking software for law firms and other professional services teams, including accounting firms, consultants, and IT services businesses. It captures activity across applications, documents, emails, websites,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Bill4Time — where it wins

  • Legal plans include trust accounting, conflict checking, and LEDES export.
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and API.
  • Offline entry synchronization supports work across desktop and mobile apps.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available.
  • Advanced customization is reserved for Enterprise plans.
  • Legal-specific features begin with the Legal Pro plan.

• Chrometa — where it wins

  • Tracks activity across applications, documents, emails, websites, calls, and meetings
  • Supports client allocation, approvals, billing, invoicing, and offline synchronization
  • Offers web, desktop, mobile, API access, and 11 listed integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan; paid plans start at $19 per user per month
  • Standard limits clients and workspace tracking
  • API access, role-based controls, and advanced allocation require Premium

• Bill4Time9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Broad legal time, matter, billing, and reporting coverage with transparent plan choices.

  Visit Bill4TimeFull verdict →
• Chrometa9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A strong fit for firms that want automatic activity capture and billable workflows.

  Visit ChrometaFull verdict →