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Head-to-head · Legal Time Tracking Software

LegalTime vs LeanLaw

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score LegalTime #5 in Legal Time Tracking Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit LegalTime
LeanLaw #6 in Legal Time Tracking Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LeanLaw

LegalTime leads on 0 checks, LeanLaw 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 scoreLegalTime · 9.0/10
  • Free trialonly LeanLaw
  • Most featuresLegalTime · 1 of 4

LegalTime scores higher on our rubric for legal time tracking software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

LegalTime is the better fit for european firms needing structured legal billing. LeanLaw is the better fit for firms needing trust accounting with QuickBooks.

  • LegalTime fits best

    European firms needing structured legal billing

  • LeanLaw fits best

    Firms needing trust accounting with QuickBooks

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Side by side

Feature LegalTime 9.0/10 Visit ↗ LeanLaw 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #5 in Legal Time Tracking Software #6 in Legal Time Tracking Software
Best for European firms needing structured legal billing Firms needing trust accounting with QuickBooks
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €29/user/mo $55/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LegalTime 1/4 · LeanLaw 0/4
Matter tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Expense tracking ✓ (best) 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
  • 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
  • Trust and IOLTA accounting with reconciliation tools
  • Two-way QuickBooks Online synchronization
  • Card and ACH payment links for invoices and trust requests
Cons
  • 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
  • Core starts at $55 per user per month
  • Contingency and Elite use custom pricing
  • A one-time onboarding fee may apply
Our verdict

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…

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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. LegalTimeLegal Time Tracking Software 9.0Paid
  2. LeanLawLegal Time Tracking Software 8.914-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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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