Clio alternatives for time tracking
The best Clio alternatives for attorney time tracking
Clio is a strong practice management platform — but its native timer was not built for the way attorneys actually work. If you spend your day in court, at client meetings, or on the road, you need a faster way to capture billable time the moment it happens.
We compared five options — including Clio's own timer — so you can find the right fit for your practice.
Why attorneys look for alternatives
Clio's timer works — until you leave your desk.
According to the Clio 2025 Legal Trends Report, only about 3 of every 8 hours worked become billable time. The work happened — the hours just never made it onto a time entry. For attorneys who bill between court appearances, jail visits, and client calls, the gap is even wider.
Only ~3 of every 8 hours worked become billable time.
Clio 2025 Legal Trends Report. Solo and small firms run lower still.
The native Clio timer requires you to open the app, select a matter, and press start. There is no lock screen widget, no Dynamic Island integration, and no offline capture. For attorneys who need to log time the moment a call ends or a hearing wraps, those gaps add up.
What to look for
Five features that separate a real capture tool from a basic timer.
Lock screen capture
Start and stop a timer without unlocking your phone. The fastest timer is the one you can hit in one tap from anywhere.
Offline support
Courthouses, detention centers, and rural offices often have no signal. Your timer should still work.
Matter matching
The tool should suggest which matter the time belongs to — not make you scroll through a list of 40 cases.
On-device encryption
Client names and billing notes should be encrypted on your phone, not just in transit.
Approval workflow
Nothing should reach your billing system until you review and approve it. You stay in control.
Side-by-side comparison
How they compare
All five tools integrate with or complement Clio. The differences are in how you capture time, what happens offline, and whether you approve entries before they sync.
| Feature | Lorla | CaseClock | PointOne | Billables AI | Clio (native timer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock screen / Dynamic Island | |||||
| Offline capture | |||||
| Matter matching | |||||
| Encryption | AES-256 on-device | Standard (TLS in transit) | Standard (TLS in transit) | Standard (TLS in transit) | Standard (SOC 2, TLS in transit) |
| Approval before sync | |||||
| Platforms | iOS (Android coming soon) | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pricing | $49/mo per attorney (founding rate $29/mo locked for life) | From $9/mo per user (Starter); $19/mo (Standard) | $29/user/mo (flat rate, no per-minute billing) | Free tier available; paid plans from $15/mo | Included in Clio plans ($49-$149/mo) |
Each alternative, in detail
The details
LorlaBuilt by us
Mobile-first attorney time tracker built around lock screen and Dynamic Island capture. Designed for attorneys who bill on the move — in court, at client sites, or between meetings.
- Pricing
- $49/mo per attorney (founding rate $29/mo locked for life)
- Platforms
- iOS (Android coming soon)
- Key differentiator
- Lock screen + Dynamic Island capture, offline-first, on-device matter matching with confidence signal, AES-256 encryption, approval workflow before sync
- Best for
- Attorneys who spend significant time away from their desk — litigators, criminal defense, family law, PI
CaseClock
Time tracking app built for law firms, with project and task management. Integrates with Clio for syncing entries.
- Pricing
- From $9/mo per user (Starter); $19/mo (Standard)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Web
- Key differentiator
- Cross-platform (iOS + Android + Web), project/task structure, team time tracking
- Best for
- Small firms that need team-wide tracking across iOS and Android
PointOne
Time tracking and billing platform for law firms. Offers a flat-rate pricing model and integrates with Clio and other practice management tools.
- Pricing
- $29/user/mo (flat rate, no per-minute billing)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Web
- Key differentiator
- Flat-rate pricing, built-in billing and invoicing, Clio integration
- Best for
- Firms that want time tracking and billing in one tool at a predictable price
Billables AI
AI-assisted time tracking that suggests time entries from your calendar and activity. Offers a free tier for solo practitioners.
- Pricing
- Free tier available; paid plans from $15/mo
- Platforms
- iOS, Web
- Key differentiator
- AI-generated time entry suggestions from calendar data, low entry price
- Best for
- Solo attorneys who want automated suggestions and a low-cost option
Clio (native timer)
Clio's built-in timer is available on the web app and mobile app. It tracks time against matters and contacts directly within the Clio platform.
- Pricing
- Included in Clio plans ($49-$149/mo)
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android
- Key differentiator
- No additional cost — already part of your Clio subscription
- Best for
- Attorneys who work primarily at their desk and rarely need to capture on the go
For your practice
See how Lorla fits your practice area
Every practice area has its own capture challenges. We wrote practice-specific guides for the attorneys who need lock screen capture the most.
Criminal Defense Lawyers →
Jail visits, arraignments, courtroom hallways
Family Law Attorneys →
Hearings, mediations, crisis calls
Personal Injury Lawyers →
Scene visits, IMEs, depositions
Immigration Lawyers →
Detention centers, USCIS, flat-fee tracking
Estate Planning Attorneys →
Probate, court-supervised fees
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why do attorneys look for a Clio alternative for time tracking?+
Clio is a strong practice management platform, but its native mobile timer requires you to open the app, and it does not capture from the lock screen or Dynamic Island. Attorneys who spend their day in court, in client meetings, or on the road often need a faster, mobile-first way to capture billable time the moment it happens.
What is the best Clio alternative for lock screen time capture?+
Lorla is the only attorney time tracker that lets you start and stop a timer from the lock screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. That matters because the fastest capture is the one that actually happens.
Do these alternatives replace Clio?+
No. Lorla, CaseClock, PointOne, and Billables AI all complement Clio rather than replace it. They focus on the capture layer — making sure billable time gets recorded in the moment — and then sync entries to your Clio account.
Which of these tools works offline?+
Lorla captures offline and syncs when you reconnect. Most other tools require an active internet connection to start or stop a timer. If you work in courthouses, detention centers, or rural offices, offline capture matters.
How much do Clio alternatives cost?+
Pricing ranges from free (Billables AI basic tier) to around $49 per month per attorney (Lorla, CaseClock). Clio's own plans start at $49/month for Practice and go up to $149/month for Practice Plus, but the time tracking features are the same across tiers.
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