Chrometa vs RTG Bills

Chrometa9.2Visit RTG Bills8.7Visit

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

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RTG Bills #8 in Legal Time Tracking Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit RTG Bills

• Chrometa fits best

  Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture

• RTG Bills fits best

  Budget-conscious firms needing legal billing basics

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Side by side

Feature	Chrometa 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RTG Bills 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Legal Time Tracking Software	#8 in Legal Time Tracking Software
Best for	Firms prioritizing automatic activity capture	Budget-conscious firms needing legal billing basics
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$140/user/yr	$15.95/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs	Email
Integrations	50+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Chrometa 0/4 · RTG Bills 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	Low-cost online plan at $15.95 per user monthly Supports trust accounting, expenses, and multiple billing models Web, desktop, mobile, and tablet access options
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	Online and PC editions have separate pricing and feature paths Integration list is narrower than some legal billing alternatives Client self-service payments and a client portal are not established
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,… Read the review →	RTG Bills is legal timekeeping and billing software for attorneys, sole practitioners, and small to medium-sized law firms. It covers billable time with multiple rates, expense entry, fixed-fee billing, trust accounting, split bills,… Read the review →

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

• RTG Bills — where it wins

  • Low-cost online plan at $15.95 per user monthly
  • Supports trust accounting, expenses, and multiple billing models
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and tablet access options

  Where it doesn't

  • Online and PC editions have separate pricing and feature paths
  • Integration list is narrower than some legal billing alternatives
  • Client self-service payments and a client portal are not established

• Chrometa9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

  Visit ChrometaFull verdict →
• RTG Bills8.7/10 · Paid

  A low-cost legal billing option with trust accounting and flexible billing models.

  Visit RTG BillsFull verdict →