SynthCounsel vs. Clio.

Clio is the market leader in practice management for firms. SynthCounsel targets individual litigants and solo practitioners.

Clio is per-seat for firms ($39–$139/user). SynthCounsel is one-time per case for pro se ($149) or $39/mo for repeat users — and our firm tier is half the per-seat cost.

Clio’s AI is a premium add-on via Clio Duo. SynthCounsel’s AI is core to every plan including free.

Clio has no built-in civil procedure rule engine. SynthCounsel encodes 50-state rules for deadlines, captions, and formatting.

Clio’s court rules module is an integration add-on. SynthCounsel’s calculator is built-in to every tier.

Clio has no research tool. SynthCounsel searches millions of opinions via CourtListener.

SynthCounsel scans collection letters for consumer-protection violations. Clio has nothing comparable.

Clio is full practice management. SynthCounsel intentionally does not offer billing — we are a drafting and research tool.

Clio requires firm configuration and team onboarding. SynthCounsel goes from signup to first filing in under five minutes.