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Head-to-head · Legal Time Tracking Software

Chrometa vs LeanLaw

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check 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
LeanLaw #6 in Legal Time Tracking Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LeanLaw

Chrometa leads on 0 checks, LeanLaw on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreChrometa · 9.2/10
  • Free trialboth

Chrometa scores higher on our rubric for legal time tracking software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Chrometa is the better fit for firms prioritizing automatic activity capture. LeanLaw is the better fit for firms needing trust accounting with QuickBooks.

  • Chrometa fits best

    Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture

  • LeanLaw fits best

    Firms needing trust accounting with QuickBooks

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Side by side

Feature Chrometa 9.2/10 Visit ↗ LeanLaw 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #3 in Legal Time Tracking Software #6 in Legal Time Tracking Software
Best for Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture Firms needing trust accounting with QuickBooks
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $140/user/yr $55/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 50+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Chrometa 0/4 · LeanLaw 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
  • 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
  • Trust and IOLTA accounting with reconciliation tools
  • Two-way QuickBooks Online synchronization
  • Card and ACH payment links for invoices and trust requests
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
  • Core starts at $55 per user per month
  • Contingency and Elite use custom pricing
  • A one-time onboarding fee may apply
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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LeanLaw is cloud-based legal billing and accounting software for law firms. It combines time and expense tracking, legal invoicing, trust and IOLTA accounting, online payments, matter-based accounting, and financial reporting around…

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  1. ChrometaLegal Time Tracking Software 9.230-day trial
  2. LeanLawLegal Time Tracking Software 8.914-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

  • LeanLaw — where it wins

    • Trust and IOLTA accounting with reconciliation tools
    • Two-way QuickBooks Online synchronization
    • Card and ACH payment links for invoices and trust requests

    Where it doesn't

    • Core starts at $55 per user per month
    • Contingency and Elite use custom pricing
    • A one-time onboarding fee may apply

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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