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Head-to-head · Family Law Software

Filevine vs SmartAdvocate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Filevine #2 in Family Law Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Filevine
SmartAdvocate #4 in Family Law Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit SmartAdvocate

Filevine leads on 0 checks, SmartAdvocate on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFilevine · 8.9/10

Filevine scores higher on our rubric for family law software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Filevine is the better fit for firms needing broad case workflows and automation. SmartAdvocate is the better fit for firms wanting configurable case and client operations.

  • Filevine fits best

    Firms needing broad case workflows and automation

  • SmartAdvocate fits best

    Firms wanting configurable case and client operations

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Side by side

Feature Filevine 8.9/10 Visit ↗ SmartAdvocate 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #2 in Family Law Software #4 in Family Law Software
Best for Firms needing broad case workflows and automation Firms wanting configurable case and client operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 2,000+ integrations 175+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Filevine 2/5 · SmartAdvocate 2/5
Case management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Divorce financial analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal ✓ ✓
Document automation ✓ ✓
Court forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines matter management, intake, client portal, timekeeping, and billing.
  • Automates document assembly and workflows across tasks, communications, and billing.
  • Offers integrations and APIs, with support for tools including QuickBooks and Outlook.
  • Automates workflows and document filing with WorkPlans, Procedures, and barcode support.
  • Connects case work with time tracking, billing, reports, and a client portal.
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, mobile apps, and built-in AI tools.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales quote for custom-built packages.
  • Trust accounting is not verified.
  • There is no separate mobile app; the web platform is mobile-friendly.
  • Pricing requires a tailored quote based on firm needs.
  • Family-specific calculations and court forms are not verified.
  • Its broad litigation toolkit may exceed the needs of firms seeking a narrow tool.
Our verdict

Filevine brings matter management, documents, intake, client communication, timekeeping, billing, and payments into a cloud-based legal practice platform. Its stated audience spans solo attorneys, small firms, mid-sized and large legal…

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SmartAdvocate is legal case management software for litigation firms, covering matters from intake through settlement. Its case and lead management, configurable workflows, document templates, time tracking, billing, reporting, client…

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  1. FilevineFamily Law Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. SmartAdvocateFamily Law Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Filevine — where it wins

    • Combines matter management, intake, client portal, timekeeping, and billing.
    • Automates document assembly and workflows across tasks, communications, and billing.
    • Offers integrations and APIs, with support for tools including QuickBooks and Outlook.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales quote for custom-built packages.
    • Trust accounting is not verified.
    • There is no separate mobile app; the web platform is mobile-friendly.

  • SmartAdvocate — where it wins

    • Automates workflows and document filing with WorkPlans, Procedures, and barcode support.
    • Connects case work with time tracking, billing, reports, and a client portal.
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, mobile apps, and built-in AI tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a tailored quote based on firm needs.
    • Family-specific calculations and court forms are not verified.
    • Its broad litigation toolkit may exceed the needs of firms seeking a narrow tool.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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