Billing & Timekeeping · Review
WiseTime
Our verdict
A capable passive time capture tool with a privacy-first design.
Best for: Small and mid-sized firms on a supported cloud practice management system that under-record time.
Watch out for: Quote only / not published. Professional caps teams at 25 members, keeps data up to 12 months and supports cloud connections only.
Passive desktop time capture on Windows, Mac and Linux, with AI tagging to matters, AI narratives, an iOS timeline app and an Outlook add-in.
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How we research: Researched from vendor documentation, pricing pages and user sentiment. Our methodology
- Best for
- Small and mid-sized firms on a supported cloud practice management system that under-record time.
- Probably not for
- Firms on on-premises systems below Enterprise
- Pricing
- Price not published
- Last checked
Pros & cons
Pros
- Passive capture on Windows, Mac and Linux
- AI matter tagging and narratives
- Time private until the user shares it
- 30-day free trial
Cons
- Quote-only pricing
- 25-member cap on Professional
- 12-month retention on Professional
- On-prem connectors Enterprise-only
Who it’s for
- Best for
- Small and mid-sized firms on a supported cloud practice management system that under-record time.
- Firms on Clio or Actionstep
- Timekeepers who under-record time
- Probably not for
- Firms on on-premises systems below Enterprise
- Firms wanting published pricing
Use cases: Billing & Timekeeping · Practice: — · Software: Billing & Timekeeping
Pricing
- Status
- Price not published
- As the vendor publishes it
- Quote only / not published; 30-day free trial (wisetime.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-15).
- Checked
- Before you buy
- Ask the vendor for a written quote, the minimum number of users, the contract term, and whether AI features cost extra.
Pricing changes; confirm with the vendor.
Alternatives
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Bill4Time
Cloud time tracking and legal billing; Legal Pro adds trust accounting, conflict checks, contingency billing, UTBMS and LEDES.
Best forCost-conscious solos and small firms that need LEDES/UTBMS billing and trust accounting alongside QuickBooks.
Practice & Case Management
Clio
Cloud practice management (Clio Manage) with billing, payments, and accounting on every plan, plus Clio Grow intake and Clio Work research AI.
Best forSolos to mid-size firms wanting broad integrations and built-in trust and operating accounting.
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Smokeball
Practice management for small firms with AutoTime automatic time capture, Microsoft 365 integration, practice-area document automation, and Archie AI.
Best forSmall firms (Grow aimed at 3+ staff) that under-capture billable time and run Microsoft-centric, forms-heavy practices.
Sources
Vendor pages we checked, accessed 2026-10-15.
FAQ
Who is WiseTime best for?
In our verdict: Small and mid-sized firms on a supported cloud practice management system that under-record time.
What should I watch out for with WiseTime?
In our verdict: Quote only / not published. Professional caps teams at 25 members, keeps data up to 12 months and supports cloud connections only.
How much does WiseTime cost?
Quote only / not published; 30-day free trial (wisetime.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-15).