Assembly
7.7#4 in legal client portal softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPImacOSWindows
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SimpleLaw Document Automation
8.0#1 in legal client portal softwareFrom $39 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Assembly | SimpleLaw Document Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Payments support invoices, subscriptions, payment links, stores and credit-card or ACH collection. | Supported billing modes include hourly, flat fee, installment, trust, contingency, pro bono, and LEDES invoicing. |
| Client portal | The portal centralizes client messaging, file sharing, e-signature contracts, invoices, forms and tasks under the firm's branding. | Clients can access matters securely, upload documents, complete forms, view tasks, and pay invoices without an additional portal fee. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Assembly as a privately held software-development company with 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn lists SimpleLaw.com as a privately held software-development company with 11–50 employees. |
| Compliance | Assembly says its platform is SOC 2 Type II certified and offers HIPAA support with a BAA on the Advanced plan; AI features are not covered by HIPAA support. | SimpleLaw states that its portal complies with HIPAA requirements and describes its communications as encrypted according to GDPR legislation. |
| Integrations | Assembly supports embedded third-party tools and connects to more than 1,000 apps through Zapier, Make and similar no-code services. | Document storage options include SimpleLaw servers, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. |
| Praise: ease of use | G2 reviewers repeatedly describe setup and navigation as intuitive and quick, including integrations and client onboarding. | Reviewers repeatedly describe SimpleLaw as easy to learn, intuitive, customizable, and client-friendly. |
| Praise: support | Software Advice reviewers describe customer support as responsive and say the product is regularly improved. | Reviewers repeatedly praise responsive customer service, training, and rapid implementation of requested changes. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews for the client-portal listing. | 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 344 reviews. | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews. | 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews |
Assembly plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$29 a month
- Professional$99 a month
- Advanced$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SimpleLaw Document Automation plans
- Law FirmFree
- Annual attorney plan$39 a year
- Monthly attorney plan$49 a month
- 40+ users$56 a year
- Up to 39 users$59 a year
Pick Assembly if…
Assembly suits teams building authenticated client-facing apps or internal tools, particularly those that want templates, connected services, and an integrated client experience. It is not suited to teams building public websites, public directories, or consumer apps.
Pick SimpleLaw Document Automation if…
SimpleLaw Document Automation suits law firms and attorneys that want to fill Word or PDF templates using case details and client-intake information. It also fits firms seeking intake forms and client-facing case-management functions.