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8am LawPay vs. Clio Payments

LawPay is the trusted leader in legal payments, chosen by more than 115,000 legal professionals and recommended by all 50 state bars, the ABA, and over 60 local and specialty bars. See how LawPay compares to Clio Payments—and why firms choose LawPay for faster payouts, flexible client financing, and an easy experience for firms and clients.

*Statistics from 2026 G2 user data

Comparison between LawPay and Clio

At-a-glance comparison

Comprehensive payment and billing features for your firm

With LawPay, you’ll have everything you need to simplify billing processes, get paid faster, and provide clients with convenient ways to pay.

Capabilities

Law­Pay

$19/mo unlimited seats + processing fees

Clio Pay­ments

Starts at $39/mo per user + processing fees

Next day payments

Access funds in one business day—faster than other legal payment providers

Pay Later (legal fee financing)

Receive payment in full upfront while giving clients the flexibility to pay in installments

Loans up to $25,000

Loans only up to $20,000

Credit and debit card payments

Securely run credit and debit card transactions from a computer or mobile device

eCheck payments

Accept checks online with the same convenience and security as card payments

Scheduled payments

Get paid on time and maximize cash flow with automated recurring payments

Invoicing

Simplify invoice generation and send invoices directly to clients via email or text

Time tracking

Track billable hours for each case with built-in timers

Run up to 10 timers at once

Run only 1 timer at a time

Smart Spend legal spend management

Get you full control over expenses, safeguard client funds, and capture all billable case expenses

Productivity reporting

Monitor trends in billed hours and case expenses

Contact management

Store client contact information in profiles that sync with built-in payment features

Bar association partners

Trust the solution vetted and recommended by state, local, and specialty bars

135+

107

Integrates with third-party practice management software

Connect to 75+ leading practice management solutions

Only Clio

One monthly fee, unlimited users

Manage permissions and assign custom access levels to firm staff

Charges per seat

Free access to the Legal Payments Network

Setup is Easy, Compliance is Assured

LawPay is purpose-built for legal payments, so setup is quick and intuitive. Flexible settings enable firms to tailor invoicing, payment links, and reporting to their needs. LawPay also includes built-in tools that simplify reconciliation and protect against errors, ensuring full IOLTA and PCI compliance.

Designed to Save You Time and Gain Revenue

Reclaim lost billable revenue by

$140,400

Annually

Reduce time spent invoicing by

468hrs

Annually

Start saving today
50 clients
$300
1 hour
50 invoices

*This information is reflected as estimates only and are not guaranteed.

An experience built for you and your clients

When comparing the customer experience between Clio Payments vs. LawPay, the answer is in the reviews.

G2 Grid Leader, Spring 2025G2 Best Est. ROI Image, Spring 2025G2 Best Usability, Spring 2025G2 Easiest Setup, Spring 2025G2 Top 50 Legal Products, 2025

Why 115,000+ of your peers choose LawPay

It just makes everything so simple. The reporting functionality is great for our reconciliations, the fees are affordable, and the client experience is great.

Andie SandersDirector of Administration, Rose Immigration Law Firm PLC

Offering [LawPay] and Pay Later often makes the difference in a client's decision to choose our firm.

Troy Cupps

Troy CuppsOffice Manager, Diana Cupps Law

A tool like LawPay coming to Puerto Rico is super exciting… My colleagues are fascinated by how easy it is to use—for them and for the clients.

Jose Gonzalez RiveraManaging Partner, Gonzalez & Morales Law Offices LLC

42

%

42% of Quick Bills are paid in the first 24 hours

72

%

72% of invoices are paid in the first 24 hours

99

%

99% of customer service calls are answered on the first ring

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Experience how LawPay can level up your firm’s online billing and payments—while boosting the client experience.

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