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Soluno is modern. powerful, and focused on great customer experience. With PCLaw, users pay more for outdated technology.
Voted Best Legal Billing Software since 2021
Soluno is rated 5 stars on Capterra and listed as one of the top legal billing software for value, ease-of-use, and customer support.
2.7 star rating
PCLaw has a 2.7/5 star rating on Capterra, with many users citing stagnant product development, poor customer service, and poor value-for-money.
Cloud-based and flexible
Soluno is made to be 100% cloud-based. Use your own cloud provider, or Soluno's bank-grade secure servers. Soluno can also be installed on-premise if requested.
Requires on-premise maintenance
PCLaw is an on-premise solution with no cloud-based offering. Firms using on-premise solutions can spend thousands of additional dollars each year managing server, IT, and security costs.
Modern and accessible from anywhere
Soluno is a time, billing, and legal accounting that can run on all operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux) for firms of all sizes. The cloud-based solution allows users to access their data and entries from anywhere at any time and even allows users to switch between devices without disrupting their workflow.
Held back by limitations
PCLaw's time, billing, and accounting features are restricted to a Windows environment and have a limited ability to support large firms. Additionally, its on-premise nature highly obstructs remote access of data and files and may inhibit the needs of a modern law firm.
Designed to save you money
Soluno licenses start at $79 USD/month, with everything you need included within the license cost.
Plus, conversions from PCLaw to Soluno are free, seamless, and easy; other products charge up to $15,000 for the same service.
Hidden costs
PCLaw licenses start at $89 USD/month, however the hidden costs of supporting the software quickly add up.
Plus, PCLaw's on-premise solutions require yearly IT maintenance costs, and converting your firm's data and onboarding your firm each come at additional cost.
Powerful integrations
From payment processing with LawPay, to document management with NetDocuments, and practice management solutions like Office365, CASEpeer and LawToolBox, Soluno enables connectivity with the top products in the industry, both cloud-based and on-premise, so that you can work seamlessly across all your essential tools.
Closed to modern solutions
While some integrations are available with other legacy products, PCLaw's on-premise environment blocks the product from integrating with cloud-based software. As modern software increasingly moves to the cloud, this can hold law firms back from taking advantage of new tools, features, and technology.
Instant financial visibility
Soluno's full accounting suite includes a complete 3-way trust bank reconciliation; which produces a trust listing with no additional steps; tax remittance reports that automatically detects and lists backdated or unreported entries; and over 100 other financial and productivity reports to help you quickly see your law firm's full financial health.
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More steps required
PCLaw only provides 2-way trust reconciliation and requires a trust listing report to be run separately. Additionally, finding and identifying backdated or unreported entries requires additional steps. Losing sight of entries could cost a law firm's bottom line, and costs time and energy to monitor.
Streamlined for faster invoicing
Soluno's billing is fast thanks to the use of intuitive billing cycles and powerful bill displays. Users are able to set up e-billing, split billing, bulk billing, and more, plus, law firms can produce .PDF invoices and send them to recipients without requiring any additional steps.
Time-consuming complexity
Billing with PCLaw is a multi-step, multi-stage process that can require the creation of multiple different billing templates. Firms wanting to generate .PDF files must take additional actions to access and create the documents they need.
Trust when you need it
Soluno has a everything a law firm needs to manage their trust accounts, and it is supported by a cloud-environment that can be accessed and updated securely from anywhere.
Functional, but inflexible
PCLaw's trust management tools mirror Soluno's, however it must be accessed from an office location. Lawyers who want to work remotely, or while on the move, will be hindered.
Modifiable and made for multitasking
Easily customize and generate over 100 different general, trust, and financial reports without interrupting your workflow. Soluno will prepare your statements while you continue working and notify you when they're ready.
Subject to bottlenecks
PCLaw uses standard, pre-formatted general, trust, and financial reports that are can not be modified to suit a law firms' needs. Users may also find generation speed slows down and becomes congested as their IT infrastructure ages, which slows down productivity and performance.
Bank-grade security
Soluno's cloud platform is fully-secure, constantly monitored, and has been assessed to have an A+ security rating. Every law firm is given fully-encrypted login credentials, with the option to add two-factor authentication for additional security.
Law firm is responsible for security
PCLaw does not offer any built-in encryption features, or secondary methods of user verification. Data security has to be managed locally and runs the risk of being too vulnerable for a law firm's crucial data.
Make entries the minute they occur
Time and expense tracking can be made from any screen in Soluno, so there's no need to navigate away from the work you're doing. Soluno's cloud platform also allows entries to be made from anywhere or at any time, using any device; cutting down on forgotten/un-billed time.
Entries must be made at the office
Tracking time and expenses operates in a similar way to Soluno, however flexible and remote entries are not possible.
Cosmolex is well suited for solo and small law firms that do not need customized insights or workflows. Law firms looking for strong time, billing, and accounting or a customizable solution will find a better fit with Soluno.
Voted Best Legal Billing Software since 2021
Soluno is rated 5 stars on Capterra and listed as one of the top legal billing software for value, ease-of-use, and customer support.
4.7 star rating
CosmoLex is rated 4.7 stars on Capterra, with many users citing issues with data entry, customization, and overall efficiency.
Cloud-based and flexible
Soluno is made to be 100% cloud-based. Use your own cloud provider, or Soluno's bank-grade secure servers. Soluno is certified in Canada and can also be installed on-premise if requested.
Cloud-based with no on-premise option
CosmoLex is cloud-based and certified in Canada.
Powerful and flexible solution for all firms
Soluno is a cloud-based solution suited for firms of all sizes. The software specializes in legal time, billing, and legal accounting software. Soluno runs on all operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux) and allows users to customize their workflows and experiences so they can maximize their efficiency.
Limited customization options
CosmoLex is a cloud-based practice management software with limited features and customization options when it comes to time, billing, and accounting. It is best suited to solo and small-sized law firms who do not need insights and workflows tailored to their law firm's needs.
More saving per license
Soluno licenses are $79 USD/month when billed monthly or $71 USD/month when billed annually. This cost-per-license decreases for every license your law firm needs.
Plus, conversions from Cosmolex to Soluno are free, seamless, and easy; other products charge up to $15,000 for the same service.
One-size-fits-all pricing
CosmoLex starts at $79 per user/month when billed annually or $89 month-to-month.
Firms with 10+ users need to contact the company directly for details on tiered pricing.
Powerful integrations
From payment processing with LawPay, to document management with NetDocuments, and practice management solutions like Office365, CASEpeer and LawToolBox, Soluno enables connectivity with the top products in the industry, both cloud-based and on-premise, so that you can work seamlessly across all your essential tools.
Few integrations to choose from
Cosmolex is limited with its integration offerings. The lack of options can result in siloed data and cumbersome, manual workflows. This also reduces a firm’s likelihood of having a cohesive experience across platforms.
Instant financial visibility
Soluno's full accounting suite includes a complete 3-way trust bank reconciliation; which produces a trust listing with no additional steps; tax remittance reports that automatically detect and list backdated or unreported entries; and over 100 other financial and productivity reports to help you quickly see your law firm's full financial health.
Unintuitive practice management features
Cosmolex has a built-in accounting module that user reviews have regarded as extremely unintuitive. Other noted shortcomings include the inability to bulk-apply trust funds and reports being unavailable in web view. Cosmolex customers may also have difficulties finding bookkeepers and accountants who are familiar with the system.
Streamlined for faster invoicing
Soluno's billing is fast and intuitive, with customizable billing cycles and powerful bill displays. Users are able to set up e-billing, split billing, bulk billing, and more. Plus, law firms can produce .PDF invoices and send them to recipients without requiring any additional steps.
Unsuitable for larger firms
Cosmolex's billing features are simplified and non-customizable, making them well-suited for smaller transactional or family law practices, however the lack of advanced features may not support firms that handle heavy amounts of civil litigation for commercial clients. Additionally, there is currently no function for complex billing workflows such as automatic billing, split billing, or consolidated billing.
Trust when you need it
Soluno has everything a law firm needs to manage their trust accounts, including trust receipts, and accounts payable features. Plus, it is supported by a cloud environment that can be accessed and updated securely from anywhere.
No support for multiple trust accounts
While CosmoLex ensures the billing and trust management functions work together, the system doesn’t support multiple trust accounts.
Modifiable and made for multitasking
Easily customize and generate over 100 different general, trust, and financial reports without interrupting your workflow. Soluno will prepare your statements while you continue working and notify you when they're ready. Plus, Soluno is an ideal solution for those with niche processes or want advanced insights into their business.
Inadequate reporting capabilities
CosmoLex has a number of reports to choose from, but no customization options. This may be ideal for law firms with limited needs, however law firms that are looking for advanced business insights, or have specialized processes may find its capabilities too limited.
Bank-grade security
Soluno's cloud platform is fully-secure, constantly monitored, and has been assessed to have an A+ security rating. Every law firm is given fully-encrypted login credentials, with the option to add two-factor authentication for additional security.
Law firm is ultimately responsible for security
Although CosmoLex claims to provide enterprise-grade security to its customers, they also advise that they double-check that data is encrypted and stored on servers in the United States.
Make entries the minute they occur
Time and expense tracking can be made from any screen in Soluno, so there's no need to navigate away from the work you're doing. Soluno's cloud platform also allows entries to be made from anywhere or at any time, using any device; cutting down on forgotten and unbilled time.
No timesheet management functionality
Tracking time and expenses operates in a similar way to Soluno. However, there’s no timesheet management functionality.
Tabs3 is known for is extensive feature list and excellent support. However, it's on-premise technology and add-on costs can ultimately hinder law firms.
Voted Best Legal Billing Software since 2021
Soluno is rated 4.9 stars on Capterra and listed as one of the top legal billing software for value, ease-of-use, and customer support.
4.7 star rating
Tabs3 is rated 4.7 stars on Capterra, with many users having trouble syncing the software with Outlook.
Cloud-based and convenient
Soluno is made to be 100% cloud-based. Use your own cloud provider, or Soluno's bank-grade secure servers. Soluno can also be installed on-premise if requested.
Legacy solution
TABS3 is a legacy, on-premise solution that features a cloud option through TABS3 Connect, which comes at an additional cost and is a remote access solution rather than a true 100% cloud offering.
Modern and accessible from anywhere
Soluno is a time, billing, and legal accounting software that can run on all operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux) for firms of all sizes. The cloud-based solution allows users to access their data and entries from anywhere at any time and even allows users to switch between devices without disrupting their workflow.
Overloaded and out-of-date
Tabs3 Software is ideal for legal professionals working in solo to mid-sized law firms. The software is bloated with complex features that can slow users down. This on-premise solution has a cloud option available at an additional charge to the law firm, however it does not have the convenience and flexibility of a solution built specifically for the cloud.
Designed to save you money
Soluno licenses are $79 USD/month when billed monthly or $71 USD/month when billed annually, with everything you need included within the license cost. No features are hidden behind paywalls and there’s no long-term contract or setup fee required.
Plus, conversions from Tabs3 to Soluno are free, seamless, and easy; other products charge up to $15,000 for the same service.
Hidden costs
Tabs3 offers free different product tiers that are billed monthly or annually including:
Some of these features are hidden behind a paywall.
Powerful integrations
From payment processing with LawPay, to document management with NetDocuments, and practice management solutions like Office365, CASEpeer and LawToolBox, Soluno enables connectivity with the top products in the industry, both cloud-based and on-premise, so that you can work seamlessly across all your essential tools.
Closed to modern solutions
While some integrations are available with other legacy products, Tabs3's on-premise environment blocks the product from integrating easily with cloud-based software. As modern software increasingly moves to the cloud, this can hold law firms back from taking advantage of new tools, features, and technology.
Instant financial visibility
Soluno's full accounting suite includes a complete 3-way trust bank reconciliation; which produces a trust listing with no additional steps; tax remittance reports that automatically detect and list backdated or unreported entries; and over 100 other financial and productivity reports to help you quickly see your law firm's full financial health.
Missing crucial processes
Tabs3 doesn’t provide 3-way trust bank reconciliation or 3-way operating bank reconciliation, which contains the adjusted bank balance, the book balance, and the client trust ledger balance and shows that all three balances match.
Streamlined for faster invoicing
Soluno's billing is fast thanks to the use of intuitive billing cycles and powerful bill displays. Users are able to set up e-billing, split billing, bulk billing, and more. Plus, law firms can produce .PDF invoices and send them to recipients without requiring any additional steps.
Limited billing features
Although Tabs3 provides robust e-billing capabilities, it doesn't offer support for multiple banks, automatic billing emails, consolidated billing, or the ability to request or release bills as part of the billing cycle.
Trust when you need it
Soluno has everything a law firm needs to manage their trust accounts, and it is supported by a cloud-environment that can be accessed and updated securely from anywhere.
Same features, less freedom
Tabs3's trust accounting features are comparable to Soluno but lack a streamlined user experience. Additionally Tabs3 is an on-premise solution, and so law firms who want to work remotely or enter time from court, will be held back.
Modifiable and made for multitasking
Easily customize and generate over 100 different general, trust, and financial reports without interrupting your workflow. Soluno will prepare your statements while you continue working and notify you when they're ready.
Limited options
Tabs3 has versatile reporting options, however user reviews cite that customization often requires the assistance of tech support, which customers must pay extra for.
Bank-grade security
Soluno's cloud platform is fully-secure, constantly monitored, and has been assessed to have an A+ security rating. Every law firm is given fully-encrypted login credentials, with the option to add two-factor authentication for additional security. If you ever choose to cancel services with us, your law firm receives a decrypted database for your firm to access, control, and convert as you wish.
Law firm responsible for security
Only firms running the Tabs3 Platinum version can restrict access to the Database folder to ensure that unauthorized users cannot accidentally or deliberately modify or delete critical files. As an on-premise software, law firms will have to pay server security and maintenance costs to keep their data safe and operational on top of licensing and support costs.
Make entries the minute they occur
Time and expense tracking can be made from any screen in Soluno, so there's no need to navigate away from the work you're doing. Soluno's cloud platform also allows entries to be made from anywhere or at any time, using any device; cutting down on forgotten and un-billed time.
Strong, but expensive conversion team
Time and expense tracking capabilities are only available on Tabs3 Platinum or Platinum SQL.
Tabs3 is known for their high levels of customer support. While their conversion team is strong, they’re fairly expensive compared to other billing software. The only conversion done at no cost is from TimeSlips, which doesn’t convert trust.
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