NextChapter review
Broad cloud bankruptcy workflows, with monthly plans starting at $89 per user.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
NextChapter is cloud-based bankruptcy practice software for attorneys and law firms that want case preparation, management, and filing workflows in one product. It supports Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 matters, with guided petitions, schedules, means tests, and local forms. Teams can track case status, tasks, documents, referral sources, and fees, and submit cases through ECF where supported. Its breadth makes it relevant to firms looking to manage client intake and case work alongside filing, rather than only generate forms.
The published monthly plans are priced per user and require a 12-month contract. Pro Basic costs $89 per user per month and includes filings, ECF integration, unlimited client storage, case management tools, local forms, and Clio integration. Pro Plus is $129 per user per month, adding a client portal, client texting, attorney fee report, calendar integration, and court notices. Whoa Plan costs $179 per user per month and adds business Chapter 11 filings, advanced business forms, Subchapter V streamlined filing, business creditor tools, and a liquidation analysis worksheet. A distinct Chapter 13 Package costs $250 per year per district and includes a district-specific plan form, calculator, editor, receipt printouts, and time tracker. A seven-day free trial is available without a required card.
The workflow reaches beyond petition preparation: the client portal supports questionnaires, document uploads, and case progress, while court notices and calendar tools help organize case activity. Listed integrations include Clio, credit-report services, and Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendars, among others. Support is available through chat, documentation, email, and phone. Firms should consider alternatives if they need ECF in courts outside those supported or prefer a month-to-month commitment. For firms seeking a broad cloud workflow and willing to commit to a 12-month plan, NextChapter's tier structure and separate Chapter 13 tools provide a clear fit.
NextChapter pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Guided petitions, schedules, means tests, and local forms with data reuse
- ECF filing in supported courts, plus case, task, document, and fee tracking
- Client portal and a separate Chapter 13 planning package are available
- Where it doesn't
- Monthly plans require a 12-month contract
- ECF filing is limited to supported courts
- Chapter 13 Package pricing is annual per district, not per user
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