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Head-to-head · Legal Time Tracking Software

Chrometa vs Bilr

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Chrometa #3 in Legal Time Tracking Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Chrometa
Bilr #4 in Legal Time Tracking Software 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Bilr

Chrometa leads on 0 checks, Bilr on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreChrometa · 9.2/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresBilr · 1 of 4

Chrometa scores higher on our rubric for legal time tracking software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Chrometa is the better fit for firms prioritizing automatic activity capture. Bilr is the better fit for legal billing teams with complex fee arrangements.

  • Chrometa fits best

    Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture

  • Bilr fits best

    Legal billing teams with complex fee arrangements

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Side by side

Feature Chrometa 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Bilr 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #3 in Legal Time Tracking Software #4 in Legal Time Tracking Software
Best for Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture Legal billing teams with complex fee arrangements
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $140/user/yr $33.99/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Integrations 50+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Chrometa 0/4 · Bilr 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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Supports hourly, flat-fee, retainer, and alternative fee arrangements
  • Combines LEDES, UTBMS, trust accounting, and client-fund tracking
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with voice dictation
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $33.99 per user per month
  • SSO, Power BI reporting, and monthly backups require Advanced
  • Platform access is limited to web, iOS, and Android
Our verdict

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,…

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Bilr is cloud-based legal billing software for solo attorneys, law firms, legal teams, accountants, and consultants. It combines billable and non-billable time tracking with matter and client management, expense capture, invoicing,…

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  1. ChrometaLegal Time Tracking Software 9.230-day trial
  2. BilrLegal Time Tracking Software 9.130-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Bilr — where it wins

    • Supports hourly, flat-fee, retainer, and alternative fee arrangements
    • Combines LEDES, UTBMS, trust accounting, and client-fund tracking
    • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with voice dictation

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $33.99 per user per month
    • SSO, Power BI reporting, and monthly backups require Advanced
    • Platform access is limited to web, iOS, and Android
  • Chrometa9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

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  • Bilr9.1/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad legal billing platform for firms managing mixed fee arrangements and client funds.

    Visit BilrFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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