Brief Accounting
7.0#12 in trust accounting softwareFrom C$24.95 a monthWebmacOSWindows
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Clio Accounting
7.8#2 in trust accounting softwareFrom $49 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Brief Accounting | Clio Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Brief EnCounter exchanges matter lists and slips with Brief Accounting through text export and import files. | Clio supports custom integrations through its API, independent developers, consultants, and Zapier workflows. |
| Founded | 1985 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | The maker identifies Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as its location and lists a Vancouver contact address. | Vancouver, Canada |
| Intended users | The maker describes Brief Accounting as suitable for solo practitioners and firms of varying sizes, with Brief Accounting Pro for larger teams needing simultaneous access. | Clio is designed for law firms of every size and is used by legal professionals in more than 130 countries. |
| Public API | The reviewed official product, support, and documentation pages describe file-based exchange but do not publish an API or SDK. | Clio Accounting exposes a public REST API with JSON endpoints for accounts, users, journal entries, ledgers, bills, payments, reports, vendors, matters, clients, and expenses. |
| Purpose | Brief Accounting combines legal billing, trust accounting and office accounting for law firms. | Clio Accounting is legal and trust accounting software built for legal professionals and law firms. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,750 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,052 reviews. |
Brief Accounting plans
- BasicC$24.95 a month
- Brief Office Accounting add-on$30 a month
- Brief Accounting ProPriced on request
- Brief Accounting subscription for small and medium sized firmsPriced on request
Clio Accounting plans
- Starter$49 a month
- CorePriced on request
- ElitePriced on request
- SignaturePriced on request
Pick Brief Accounting if…
It suits solo practitioners and law firms of varying sizes that need billing and accounting tools. Larger teams needing simultaneous access can consider Brief Accounting Pro.
Pick Clio Accounting if…
Clio Accounting suits law firms that need to manage trust and operating accounts alongside other firm finances. It is designed for firms of every size, but requires a Clio Manage subscription.