Clio Law Firm Software Pricing: What Each Plan Includes (Checked October 2026)
Quick Answer
When I checked on October 20, 2026, Clio law firm software started from $49 per user per month. Core, Signature and Elite don't show a price; Clio's page says "Get pricing". Trust account management, reporting and reconciliation are included on all four plans.
I took everything here from Clio's own pricing page. I haven't tested Clio, and I don't rate or rank software. You can read how I check prices, see how Clio compares with other law firm management software prices, or compare every vendor in the full law firm software price table.
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Key Takeaways
- Starting price: Clio starts from $49 per user per month.
- Other plans: Core, Signature and Elite don't show a price; Clio's page says "Get pricing" or "Book a demo" for those.
- Trust accounting: Trust account management, trust account reporting and trust and operating reconciliation are on all four plans, Starter included.
- Integrations: Clio's plan table lists accounting integrations with QuickBooks, Xero and TrustBooks as No on Starter and Yes on Core, Signature and Elite.
- AI: Clio AI is included on Core and above.
- Payment fees: On every Clio plan, credit and debit card payments cost 2.95% (3.75% for Amex), eCheck and ACH payments cost 1%, and Pay Later with Affirm costs 4.95%.
How much does Clio cost?
Clio publishes one price: "Starting at $49/user", shown with the Starter plan. Its FAQ puts it as "$49 USD per user per month". The page doesn't say whether that's billed monthly or annually, and it has no monthly or annual toggle. Core, Signature and Elite have no published price; the FAQ points you to "Get pricing" or "Book a demo". Elite carries a "Save over 17%" label, but the page gives no figure to measure that against, so I don't calculate anything from it.
What does each Clio plan include?
Each plan includes everything in the one before it. All four include matter and contact management, calendaring, unlimited document storage, time and billing, invoicing, LEDES billing, a free accountant license and 24/5 live support. Here's what changes as you move up.
| Feature | Starter | Core | Signature | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (per user per month) | From $49 | Get pricing | Get pricing | Get pricing |
| Accounting included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trust account management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clio AI | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| E-signatures | 3 | 15 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Custom roles and permissions | No | 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Conflict check | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Document and matter templates | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apps and integrations | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Client portal (Clio for Clients) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text to pay | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Court calendaring rules | No | 3 per firm | 10 per firm | 10 per firm |
| Matter stages | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Split and multi-currency billing | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automated workflows | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Custom reporting | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| SAML single sign-on (SSO) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Data migration | Self-serve | Guided | Guided | Guided |
| Live onboarding training | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Clio Grow (intake and CRM) | No | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Website builder | No | No | No | Yes |
Prices and features checked on October 20, 2026 on Clio's own pricing page (clio.com/pricing). Prices, plans and features are subject to change; check Clio's page before you buy. A blank cell means I couldn't verify that item on Clio's page.
Which Clio trust accounting features are on every plan, and which need Core?
Trust accounting is one of the few areas where Starter isn't cut down. Trust account management, trust account reporting and trust and operating reconciliation are on all four plans, and Clio's FAQ says accounting is "on every Clio plan, from Starter up". Two things need Core or higher: trust balance notifications, and accounting integrations with QuickBooks, Xero and TrustBooks.
| Feature | Starter | Core | Signature | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust account management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trust account reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trust and operating reconciliation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trust balance notifications | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accounting integrations (QuickBooks, Xero, TrustBooks) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Prices and features checked on October 20, 2026 on Clio's own pricing page (clio.com/pricing). Prices, plans and features are subject to change; check Clio's page before you buy. A blank cell means I couldn't verify that item on Clio's page.
If you plan to keep your books in QuickBooks or Xero and sync them with Clio, that integration isn't on Starter, so price Core instead.
Which Clio plans include Clio AI?
Clio AI (formerly Clio Duo) is included on Core and above. Clio's FAQ says AI "comes as part of the plan rather than as a separate add-on". On Core, that covers expedited matter creation, automated billing, AI-generated client updates, scheduling automation, smart task prioritization and proactive recommendations. Performance reports are on Signature and Elite only. Starter has none of these.
What other costs does Clio charge?
On every plan, credit and debit card payments cost 2.95% (3.75% for Amex), eCheck and ACH cost 1%, and Pay Later with Affirm costs 4.95%. Court e-filing is pay per filing on every plan. Clio Grow, the intake and CRM suite, is included in Elite and sold as an add-on for Core and Signature. Grow, Clio for Personal Injury and Advanced Document Automation add-ons all say "Contact your sales representative for pricing".
Can you cancel Clio and get your data out?
You can cancel at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current term, whether monthly or annual. You can export your contacts, matters and financial records in open, nonproprietary formats while your account is active, or within 90 days of cancellation. Data migration in is self-serve on Starter and guided on Core and up.
How does Clio's starting price compare?
Clio's $49 starting price sits with the lowest entry prices I verified for law firm management software. The difference is that Clio publishes only that one figure, while some competitors publish a price for every plan. For the side-by-side numbers, see how Clio compares with other law firm management software prices.
FAQ
How much does Clio cost?
Clio starts from $49 per user per month. Core, Signature and Elite don't show a price; Clio's page says "Get pricing" or "Book a demo" for those. The page doesn't say whether the $49 is billed monthly or annually. Card payments add 2.95% per transaction (3.75% for Amex).
Why doesn't Clio show prices for Core, Signature and Elite?
Clio's page doesn't publish a figure for those plans. Its FAQ says that for "pricing matched to your firm's size and goals" you select "Get pricing" or "Book a demo". So the only way to get a price for Core, Signature or Elite is a quote from Clio's sales team.
Does Clio include trust accounting on every plan?
Yes. Trust account management, trust account reporting and trust and operating reconciliation are on all four plans, Starter included. Clio's FAQ says accounting is part of every plan, not a separate purchase. Trust balance notifications are the exception: they're on Core, Signature and Elite, not Starter.
Does Clio Starter integrate with QuickBooks or Xero?
No. Clio's plan table lists accounting integrations with QuickBooks, Xero and TrustBooks as No on Starter and Yes on Core, Signature and Elite. Starter still includes Clio's own accounting, with bank account sync, a chart of accounts and trust and operating reconciliation.
Is Clio AI included or extra?
Clio AI is included on Core and above. Clio's FAQ says AI "comes as part of the plan rather than as a separate add-on". Starter doesn't include the AI features, such as automated billing, AI-generated client updates and smart task prioritization. Performance reports are on Signature and Elite only.
What are Clio's payment processing fees?
On every Clio plan, credit and debit card payments cost 2.95% (3.75% for Amex), eCheck and ACH payments cost 1%, and Pay Later with Affirm costs 4.95%. These are per-payment fees, separate from the per-user subscription price, and they're the same on all four plans.
Can I cancel Clio and export my data?
Yes. You can cancel Clio at any time, and cancellation takes effect at the end of your current term, whether monthly or annual. You can export your contacts, matters and financial records in open formats while your account is active, or within 90 days of cancellation.
Does Clio have a free trial?
Yes. Clio's pricing page offers a free trial; its page title reads "Start Free Trial". The page doesn't say how long the trial lasts or which plan it covers, so I leave the length out. Ask Clio for both before you start.
Next steps
- I keep every vendor's published price in the full law firm software price table, so I'd start there to compare.
- To see Clio next to other vendors, I'd read law firm management software prices compared.
- If I wanted AI on top, I'd check which legal AI tools publish a price.
- I'd confirm the price on Clio's own pricing page before I buy.
References
- Clio pricing, https://www.clio.com/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-20)
To see Clio next to billing, intake and AI tools, compare every vendor in the full law firm software price table.
Prices last checked October 20, 2026. Prices, plans and features are subject to change; confirm on Clio's site before you buy.