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Compare PracticePanther and Smokeball 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (99.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 1 User Per Month
$49.00 1 User Per Month
PracticePanther
Star Rating
(111)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSmokeball
Star Rating
(335)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (99.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PracticePanther's "Time Tracking" feature is effective but lacks some advanced functionalities compared to Smokeball, which has received praise for its "Time Tracking" capabilities being more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that PracticePanther's "Document Management" system is functional, but Smokeball's "Document Management" excels with features like "Versioning" and "Document Review," which users find significantly enhance their workflow.
- G2 users highlight that PracticePanther's "Reporting" tools are basic, with a score of 7.5, while Smokeball's "Reporting" features are more robust, scoring 8.6, allowing for better insights and analytics.
- Users on G2 say that PracticePanther's "Quality of Support" is decent at 8.5, but Smokeball shines with a score of 9.6, with many reviewers noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team.
- Reviewers mention that while PracticePanther offers a solid "Cloud" experience, Smokeball's "Cloud" functionality is rated higher, providing better accessibility and performance, especially for remote work.
- Users report that PracticePanther's "Ease of Use" is satisfactory at 8.5, but Smokeball's interface is often described as more intuitive, with a score of 9.2, making it easier for new users to adapt quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PracticePanther
Solo
Starting at $49.00
1 User Per Month
- Internal Chat
- Real-Time Notifications
- Daily Agenda Email
Smokeball
Smokeball Bill
$49.00
1 User Per Month
Bill clients and get paid faster
- Invoicing
- Time & Expense Tracking
- Online Payments
Free Trial
PracticePanther
Free Trial is available
Smokeball
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
90
9.1
267
Ease of Use
8.7
91
9.2
275
Ease of Setup
9.0
43
8.7
123
Ease of Admin
8.9
32
8.9
68
Quality of Support
8.6
85
9.6
269
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
31
9.4
68
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
81
9.5
256
Features by Category
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
8.7
122
Not enough data
8.3
120
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
52
Not enough data
6.9
52
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
129
Not enough data
9.0
132
Not enough data
8.7
126
Agentic AI - Legal Document Drafting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.1
106
Not enough data
7.7
93
Platform Basics
7.8
29
8.4
142
8.3
34
9.0
151
8.4
29
8.8
140
7.7
33
8.6
141
Content Management
7.2
32
9.3
152
8.0
31
8.7
145
8.0
31
8.8
146
Agentic AI - Legal Case Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
22
8.4
118
9.1
27
9.0
127
9.0
22
8.9
119
8.3
27
8.6
125
8.9
28
9.0
125
Content Management
7.6
24
9.4
128
8.7
26
8.7
120
8.2
26
8.8
118
Time & Billing
9.0
26
9.1
122
8.7
22
8.4
111
8.7
25
8.7
114
Agentic AI - Legal Practice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage and Collaboration - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
9.1
48
Document Management - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Analysis - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
7.9
46
Not enough data
7.7
46
Artificial Intelligence - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Accessibility - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
8.5
47
Agentic AI - Legal Document Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales Force Automation - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Automation - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support - Legal CRM
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Reporting and Analytics - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PracticePanther and Smokeball are categorized as Legal Case Management, Legal Billing, and Legal Practice Management
Unique Categories
PracticePanther is categorized as Legal CRM
Smokeball is categorized as Legal Document Drafting and Legal Document Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PracticePanther
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smokeball
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Law Practice
44.1%
Legal Services
41.4%
Real Estate
2.7%
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2.7%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
7.2%
Law Practice
53.3%
Legal Services
43.6%
Real Estate
1.8%
Accounting
0.6%
Legislative Office
0.3%
Other
0.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
PracticePanther
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chris N.
Verified User in Law Practice
Ease of use. Support team responds within minutes usually and they usually have spot on answers.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mary Madeline R.
Verified User in Law Practice
doesn't integrate with programs you use every day like outlook
Smokeball
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael B.
Verified User in Legal Services
I've used Smokeball as a solo practitioner for several years. I couldn't keep my practice running efficiently without it. Support is incredibly responsive, and they're constantly evolving to make the product better. The product has improved more and more to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Legal Services
The reporting features are not robust enough for our needs. They also have little to no CRM functionality and do not integrate with many other software providers. It is also cumbersome to replicate client matters and locate files for one client who has...
Chris N.
Verified User in Law Practice
Ease of use. Support team responds within minutes usually and they usually have spot on answers.
Michael B.
Verified User in Legal Services
I've used Smokeball as a solo practitioner for several years. I couldn't keep my practice running efficiently without it. Support is incredibly responsive, and they're constantly evolving to make the product better. The product has improved more and more to...
Mary Madeline R.
Verified User in Law Practice
doesn't integrate with programs you use every day like outlook
Verified User in Legal Services
The reporting features are not robust enough for our needs. They also have little to no CRM functionality and do not integrate with many other software providers. It is also cumbersome to replicate client matters and locate files for one client who has...
Discussions
How much does PracticePanther cost?
2 comments
AR
It depends on the plan you choose. A plan with all it’s features is about $75 per account. You will need an account (membership) for each staff member that...Read more
How can I stop multiple Google drive folders from being created?
1 comment
SA
Hi Nicholas,
I hope all is well.
Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. Your issue could be a result of some functionality settings...Read more
PracticePanther has no more discussions with answers
Is Smokeball cloud-based software?
3 comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball is a hybrid-cloud software, which means you get the benefits of the cloud for unlimited storage purposes but also have access to the software and...Read more
Is there free training and online courses to help learn the software?
2 comments
Official Response from Smokeball
Smokeball provides a holistic and award-winning onboarding and training program to make sure you are utilizing the software to its full potential. Receive...Read more
Do you provide law firm website services?
1 comment
Official Response from Smokeball
No, but we have some great options and partners for you to consider! Chat with our support team to learn more.Read more
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