RTG Bills
RTG Bills is timekeeping and billing software for law firms, aimed at sole practitioners and small to medium-sized firms.
What RTG Bills is
RTG Bills is timekeeping and billing software for law firms, aimed at sole practitioners and small to medium-sized firms. The PC version supports multiple rates, fixed fees, expenses, client payments, customizable bills, prebills, and billing reports. It allows up to 99 rate tables, so timekeepers can use different hourly rates. RTG Bills Online runs in a browser and allows multiple users to work at the same time from different locations. It includes smartphone time entry for Android and iPhone, a tablet version, and PDF bills for downloading, printing, or emailing. RTG Timer Online adds a stopwatch and lets users switch among matters while recording their own time and expenses. Online billing can import data from RTG Bills for PC or other systems. RTG E-Bills is an add-on for electronic billing, including LEDES 1998B and other formats. The PC download has a 45-day trial, while Online has a 30-day trial with no credit card required.
Good
- PC version supports up to 99 rate tables.
- Online allows multiple users in different locations.
- Mobile and tablet time entry is available.
- Online creates PDF bills for download or email.
- Online offers a 30-day trial without a card.
Watch out
- PC version requires Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7.
- No free plan is listed.
- Extra PC RTG Timer licenses cost $15 each.
Who it suits
RTG Bills suits solo lawyers and small to medium-sized law firms seeking timekeeping and billing tools. Firms can choose a PC version or browser-based Online service, depending on their working setup.
Verdict
RTG Bills covers time entry, billing, and expenses for law practices, with PC and browser-based options. Consider the platform requirements and whether the online per-user plan or one-time PC license fits your firm.
Plans and prices
From RTG Bills's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| RTG Bills Online | $15.95 a month | one-user starting price · RTG Timer, Conflicts, mobile and tablet access included · additional users priced by firm subscription · RTG E-Bills adds $5/month · monthly |
| RTG Bills for PCs | $95, paid once | single computer or network · up to 99 timekeepers without extra charge · one RTG Timer license included · additional Timer licenses $15 each · one-time license |
| RTG E-Bills for PC | $199, paid once | requires RTG Bills · supports LEDES 1998B, TyMetrix, LitigationAdvisor and other formats · one-time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from RTG Bills's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API and SDK documentation
- RTG's published sitemap and support catalog list product help and import utilities but do not list a public API or SDK.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Backups
- RTG Bills Online advertises automatic backups, while the PC support materials document RTG Backup and RTG Restore utilities.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Bills and imports
- RTG Bills Online creates PDF bills for downloading, printing, or emailing, and can import data from RTG Bills for PC or other systems.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Conflict checking
- RTG Bills Online includes RTG Conflicts Online for checking conflicts of interest.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop product
- The PC edition is a Windows program that can operate without an internet connection.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- RTG provides built-in help, FAQs, a searchable knowledge base, how-to guides, slide shows and network-installation instructions.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Email bills
- The Windows program can render bills as PDFs and optionally email them through the user's configured email system.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Independent recommendation
- Plaintiff Magazine recommended RTG Bills after reporting ten years of use, citing low price, thorough help, backups, editable records and a full 45-day trial.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Official support materials describe Outlook contact import, fee imports from Time Matters or Amicus Attorney, and a Timeslips conversion utility.checked 15 Oct 2026
- License model
- RTG Bills is distributed under RTG's proprietary license-key model; the download requires a license key after the trial.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit
- Additional RTG Timer licenses for the PC version cost $15 each beyond the one included with RTG Bills.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Limit: bill customization
- RTG's own support page says the built-in bill formats are limited and recommends the separate Layout tool for further changes.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: integrations
- GetApp review analysis says users mention limited integration with other tools and difficulties with non-standard billing arrangements.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: phone support
- A reviewer complaint is that support is email-only and difficult to use for troubleshooting compared with telephone support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- RTG Bills Online includes smartphone time entry for Android and iPhone, plus a touch-friendly tablet version.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile entry
- Subscriptions include touch-oriented tablet access and smartphone time entry for iPhone and Android devices.checked 15 Oct 2026
Money
- Billing features
- The PC version supports multiple rates, fixed fees, expenses, client payments, customizable bills, prebills, and billing reports.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Billing workflows
- Users can create prebills, cancel and reprint bills, choose bill layouts and produce post-billing summaries.checked 15 Oct 2026
- E-billing integration
- RTG E-Bills is an add-on for creating electronic bills, including LEDES 1998B and other formats.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Electronic billing
- RTG E-Bills supports LEDES 1998B, TyMetrix, LitigationAdvisor and other electronic billing formats.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Online billing
- RTG Bills Online runs in a web browser and supports multiple users working at the same time from different locations.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Company headquarters
- RTG Data Systems publishes its mailing address as 2118 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 291, Santa Monica, California 90403.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- Crunchbase describes RTG Data Systems as a private software company offering billing and timekeeping solutions and lists 11–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Online browser product
- RTG Bills Online runs inside a web browser and allows multiple users in different locations to work concurrently.checked 15 Oct 2026
The full review of RTG Bills
RTG Bills brings legal timekeeping, expense tracking, and billing together for sole practitioners and small to medium-sized firms. Its appeal is the choice between a browser-based service for teams and a one-time PC license for firms that want a Windows installation.
Overview
The platform covers legal time tracking, expenses, billing, and trust accounting, with mixed billing models. Its two editions suit different working patterns: RTG Bills Online supports concurrent users in different locations, while the PC version is licensed for one computer or a network. That distinction matters more than the shared product name; firms should choose based on where staff need to work and how they prefer to pay.
Practices that bill clients electronically can add RTG E-Bills, which produces LEDES 1998B and other formats. It is a focused extension for firms with e-billing needs, not a reason to pay for capabilities a practice does not use.
Key features
Rates and billing control
The PC edition supports up to 99 rate tables, with up to 99 hourly rates for each timekeeper. It also handles fixed fees, expenses, client payments, customizable bills, prebills, and billing reports. This range suits firms with different fee arrangements or rate structures; a practice seeking only basic time entry may not need that much billing flexibility.
Online time entry and bills
RTG Timer Online provides a stopwatch and lets users move among matters while entering their own time and expenses. RTG Bills Online creates PDF bills for downloading, printing, or emailing, and can import data from the PC edition or other systems. Smartphone time entry is available for Android and iPhone, alongside a touch-friendly tablet version, which gives mobile staff a route to record work without relying on the PC installation.
The online service also includes RTG Timer Online and RTG Conflicts Online. Device registration can be required; verification uses a one-time passcode sent by email. RTG says it does not store card or payment information, and online purchases are processed through PayPal.
Pricing
RTG Bills Online starts at $15.95 a month for one user, billed per user; the price varies with the number of users. There is no stated timekeeper limit. It includes RTG Timer Online and RTG Conflicts Online, making it the more natural fit for firms that need simultaneous browser access across locations. The recurring per-user charge is the tradeoff, especially as a team grows.
RTG Bills for PCs costs $95, paid once as a one-time license for a single computer or network, covering up to 99 timekeepers and including one RTG Timer license. It is a lower-cost route for a firm able to work within the Windows requirements, but additional PC RTG Timer licenses cost $15 each beyond the included one. The PC license does not provide the same browser-based concurrent access as the online edition.
There is no free plan. The downloadable PC version has a 45-day trial with all features; the online service offers a 30-day trial without requiring a credit card.
Platforms
RTG Bills Online runs in an up-to-date browser and requires internet access. Its smartphone time-entry support covers Android and iPhone, with a tablet-oriented version as well. The downloadable PC version requires Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7. Although the product spans Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows in its platform range, the PC edition itself is Windows-only; firms should not confuse that with the browser access offered online.
RTG provides online and PC support resources and handles support by email.
Who it's for
RTG Bills is a sensible shortlist choice for a small legal practice that wants time, expenses, and billing in one legal-focused system, particularly if its rates or fee arrangements vary. The online option better suits distributed teams; the PC license fits firms seeking a one-time purchase and able to operate on Windows. Firms that require browser collaboration should not choose the PC version simply because of its lower upfront cost.
Pros and cons
- Pros: The PC edition combines multiple rates, fixed fees, prebills, customizable bills, payments, and reports, giving firms room for varied billing arrangements.
- Pros: Online users can work concurrently from different locations, and the service includes mobile time entry plus PDF bill output.
- Pros: The PC license is a one-time purchase and supports up to 99 timekeepers.
- Cons: The online plan charges per user, so its monthly cost rises with the team size.
- Cons: The PC version requires Windows, and additional RTG Timer licenses cost $15 each.
- Cons: Electronic billing is a separate add-on, so firms needing LEDES output should account for that extra component.
Alternatives
CaseFox is worth considering for a solo user who wants a free plan: its Solo tier is free forever and includes four cases and two users, with all PRO features. Bill4Time offers a free plan and a $49.00 per month Time & Billing plan with time tracking, task and client management, a client portal, and expense management, making it an option for readers comparing broader client-management tools.
CosmoLex may suit firms wanting online payments alongside time tracking, invoicing, and trust accounting; its Launch plan is $49.00 per month per user. LeanLaw is another paid option, with a $55.00 per month per-user Core plan that includes time and expense tracking, e-payments, reporting, and trust accounting.
Orion ePay is an alternative for readers comparing legal payment software. PCLaw is another option for firms considering legal practice software. Aderant Expert Sierra is an alternative to compare. Bilr offers a BASIC plan at $33.99 per month per user for recording fees and expenses, using a timer, and working across multiple fee arrangements.
Browse more options in Legal Billing Software or Legal Time Tracking Software.
Verdict
Choose RTG Bills if your small or midsize practice wants legal time, expenses, and billing together, and its online-per-user or Windows one-time-license model fits how your staff work. Its strongest reason to choose is the PC edition’s extensive rate and billing controls at a one-time price; look elsewhere if you need a free tier, a non-Windows PC installation, or do not want electronic billing as a separate add-on.
