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Head-to-head · Family Law Software

Smokeball vs Filevine

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Smokeball #1 in Family Law Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Smokeball
Filevine #2 in Family Law Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Filevine

Smokeball leads on 0 checks, Filevine 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 scoreSmokeball · 9.1/10

Smokeball scores higher on our rubric for family law software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Smokeball is the better fit for family firms wanting an all-in-one practice system. Filevine is the better fit for firms needing broad case workflows and automation.

  • Smokeball fits best

    Family firms wanting an all-in-one practice system

  • Filevine fits best

    Firms needing broad case workflows and automation

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Side by side

Feature Smokeball 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Filevine 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #1 in Family Law Software #2 in Family Law Software
Best for Family firms wanting an all-in-one practice system Firms needing broad case workflows and automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 2,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smokeball 2/5 · Filevine 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 intake, matters, documents, billing, trust accounting, and reporting
  • 20,000+ document templates plus practice-area automation and calculators
  • Client portal, mobile apps, Microsoft 365, QuickBooks, and LawPay integrations
  • 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.
Cons
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • Native desktop application is Windows-only
  • Less specialized for family-law calculations than dedicated tools
  • 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.
Our verdict

Smokeball is a legal practice management system for solo attorneys, small firms, and growing legal teams. It brings client and matter management, intake, document automation, time tracking, billing, online payments, trust accounting,…

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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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  1. SmokeballFamily Law Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. FilevineFamily Law Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Smokeball — where it wins

    • Combines intake, matters, documents, billing, trust accounting, and reporting
    • 20,000+ document templates plus practice-area automation and calculators
    • Client portal, mobile apps, Microsoft 365, QuickBooks, and LawPay integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
    • Native desktop application is Windows-only
    • Less specialized for family-law calculations than dedicated tools

  • 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.
  • Smokeball9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    An all-in-one legal practice system with broad family-firm coverage, but limited specialty depth.

    Visit SmokeballFull verdict →
  • Filevine8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad case workflows and automation, sold through custom-quoted packages.

    Visit FilevineFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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