Overview

Bill4Time combines time and project tracking with billing and legal-practice features. Its maker, Bill4Time, was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington, USA. A free plan and a 14-day trial are available, alongside paid subscriptions.

The product is listed for web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Its capabilities include billable time, offline tracking and data export. The available details do not specify which functions work offline or which formats data export supports.

Key features

Work and billing management

Project tracking and billable time form the core of Bill4Time’s listed capabilities. The Time & Billing plan adds task and client management, a client portal, expense management and invoicing. Together, these features cover work records as well as several related billing tasks.

Legal billing tools

Legal Pro includes the Time & Billing features, plus trust accounting, a conflict checker, contingency billing, task workflows and LEDES export. Legal Enterprise builds on Legal Pro with customizable data fields, custom LEDES export, advanced data import and a dedicated success specialist.

Access and data

Bill4Time is listed for desktop and mobile use, with web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android platforms. Offline tracking and data export may matter to people who need those capabilities, though the details provided do not explain their scope.

Pricing

Bill4Time has a free plan and a 14-day trial. The pricing note lists paid plans from $39/user/mo (annual). Separately, the listed monthly plan prices are:

Time & Billing: 49.00 USD per month, billed monthly. Includes time tracking, task management, client management, a client portal, expense management and invoicing.
Time & Billing Enterprise: 79.00 USD per month, billed monthly. Includes all Time & Billing features, customizable data fields, a dedicated account manager, advanced data import and advanced customizable reports.
Legal Pro: 69.00 USD per month, billed monthly. Includes all Time & Billing features, trust accounting, a conflict checker, contingency billing, task workflows and LEDES export.
Legal Enterprise: 99.00 USD per month, billed monthly. Includes all Legal Pro features, customizable data fields, custom LEDES export, a dedicated success specialist and advanced data import.

Platforms

Bill4Time is available on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Both mobile apps and a desktop app are listed. Offline tracking and data export are also listed capabilities, without further details on supported workflows or formats.

Who it's for

Bill4Time may suit people who need to track project work and billable time alongside client, task, expense and invoicing management. Its legal tiers are relevant to legal practices looking for trust accounting, contingency billing, conflict checking or LEDES export. The enterprise plans add data customization, importing and, depending on the tier, dedicated account support.

Pros and cons

Pros: A free plan and 14-day trial are available; listed platforms span desktop, web and mobile; legal plans include specialized billing features such as trust accounting and LEDES export.
Cons: The available details do not clarify offline feature coverage or data export formats. The listed monthly plan prices and the separate annual-billing starting price are presented on different terms, so they should not be treated as directly equivalent.

Alternatives

For legal billing, compare Bill4Time with Legal Billing Software options, including 8am MyCase, CaseFox, LawGro and LeanLaw. Those considering payments may also browse Legal Payments Software, which includes alternatives such as Clio Payments, CosmoLex, FeeWise and Lawcus.

For broader time and expense needs, see Legal Time Tracking Software, Time and Expense Software, Time Billing Software and Time Tracking Software.

Verdict

Bill4Time brings project tracking and billable time together with client, task, expense and invoicing tools, then extends its offering with features for legal billing. The free plan and 14-day trial provide an entry point, while the four listed monthly tiers distinguish general time-and-billing needs from legal and enterprise requirements. Before choosing a plan, check the applicable billing term and confirm whether its offline and export capabilities meet your needs.

	Ajax	Bill4Time
Free plan	No	No
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	—	$49/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	macOS, Windows	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Free plan	No	Yes
Matter tracking	Yes	—
Billable rates	Yes	—
Time entry methods	manual_and_timer	—
Paid from	—	39 /user/mo

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