Head-to-head · Legal Time Tracking Software
Bill4Time vs LegalTime
Bill4Time leads on 1 check, LegalTime on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBill4Time · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Bill4Time
- Free trialonly Bill4Time
- Most featuresLegalTime · 1 of 4
Bill4Time scores higher on our rubric for legal time tracking software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Bill4Time offers free plan; LegalTime doesn't.
Bill4Time is the better fit for firms wanting broad coverage and transparent pricing. LegalTime is the better fit for european firms needing structured legal billing.
- Bill4Time fits best
Firms wanting broad coverage and transparent pricing
- LegalTime fits best
European firms needing structured legal billing
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Side by side
| Feature | Bill4Time 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | LegalTime 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Legal Time Tracking Software | #5 in Legal Time Tracking Software |
| Best for | Firms wanting broad coverage and transparent pricing | European firms needing structured legal billing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $39/user/mo | €29/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Bill4Time 0/4 · LegalTime 1/4 | ||
| Matter tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Expense tracking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| 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 |
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| 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 → |
LegalTime is cloud software for law firms that need structured time capture, billing and financial oversight. It supports timer-based, manual, weekly, mobile and calendar-assisted entries, with six-minute billing-unit enforcement. The… 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.
LegalTime — where it wins
- Enforces six-minute billing units across legal time entries
- Combines invoicing, WIP, realization and receivables reporting
- Supports Peppol, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Power BI
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Start begins at €29 per fee earner monthly
- Advanced integrations, SSO and migration require the Firm+ plan
- Does not claim ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification
- Bill4Time9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Broad legal time, matter, billing, and reporting coverage with transparent plan choices.
Visit Bill4TimeFull verdict → - LegalTime9.0/10 · Paid
A structured legal billing platform with six-minute units, e-invoicing and compliance workflows.
Visit LegalTimeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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