Agreements.ai vs Clio

Clio is the leading legal practice management platform — excellent for billing, time tracking, and running a law firm. But it's not a contract AI platform. Agreements.ai focuses entirely on AI-powered contract creation, analysis, and e-signatures. Many firms use both: Clio for practice management and Agreements.ai for contract intelligence.

Our Pick

Agreements.ai

Agreements.ai is an AI-powered contract platform that combines intelligent drafting, deep AI analysis, e-signatures, template management, CRM, and case management in one affordable solution.

Clio

Clio is a cloud-based legal practice management platform that helps law firms manage cases, track time, handle billing, and organize client communications. Founded in 2008, it's the most widely used practice management tool among law firms.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Agreements.ai	Clio
Electronic Signatures	✅	⚠️ Via Clio Sign add-on
AI Contract Drafting	✅	❌
AI Contract Analysis	✅	❌
AI Chat (Ask Questions About Contracts)	✅	❌
Template Library (370+)	✅	⚠️ Basic document templates
Clause Library	✅	❌
Contract Management (CLM)	✅	❌
Time Tracking	❌	✅
Legal Billing & Invoicing	❌	✅
Trust Accounting (IOLTA)	❌	✅
Client/Contact CRM	✅	✅
Case/Matter Management	✅	✅
Client Portal	✅	✅
Document Management	✅	✅
Calendar & Deadlines	⚠️	✅
Court Filing Integration	❌	✅
Free Tier Available	✅	❌
API Access	✅	✅
Integrations Marketplace	✅	✅

Pricing Comparison

Agreements.ai

Free – $29/user/month

Free tier with core features. Pro plans from $12/mo. All AI and signing features included.

Clio

$49–$89/user/month

EasyStart $49/mo, Essentials $69/mo, Advanced $89/mo. No free tier — 7-day free trial only.

Who Should Use Which?

Choose Agreements.ai if…

Professionals and businesses focused on contract creation and management — AI drafting, analysis, e-signatures, and ongoing contract lifecycle management without needing full practice management.

Choose Clio if…

Law firms that need comprehensive practice management: time tracking, billing, trust accounting, calendaring, and client management. The backbone of running a legal practice.

Honest Pros & Cons

Agreements.ai

Pros

AI-powered contract drafting and analysis
Built-in e-signatures on all plans
370+ ready-to-use legal templates
Free tier to get started immediately
Purpose-built for the entire contract lifecycle

Cons

No time tracking or billing features
No trust accounting (IOLTA)
No court filing integrations
Not a full practice management solution

Clio

Pros

Industry-leading legal practice management
Comprehensive time tracking and billing
Trust accounting (IOLTA) compliance
Extensive integration marketplace (200+ apps)
Excellent mobile app for lawyers on the go

Cons

No AI contract drafting or analysis
E-signatures require separate add-on
Not designed for contract lifecycle management
No clause library or AI-powered templates
No free tier available

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Agreements.ai replace Clio?

They serve different purposes. Clio manages your law practice (billing, time tracking, accounting). Agreements.ai manages your contracts (AI drafting, analysis, signing). Many firms use both together for a complete workflow.

Does Clio have AI contract features like Agreements.ai?

No. Clio is focused on practice management — time tracking, billing, and case management. It doesn't offer AI contract drafting, AI analysis, or clause libraries. These are Agreements.ai's core strengths.

Can I integrate Agreements.ai with Clio?

Both platforms offer APIs and integration capabilities. Many firms use Clio for practice management and Agreements.ai for contract intelligence, keeping their workflows connected.

Which is more affordable, Clio or Agreements.ai?

Agreements.ai starts free and Pro plans begin at $12/mo. Clio starts at $49/user/month with no free tier. However, they solve different problems — compare based on what you need.

Do I need both Clio and Agreements.ai?

If you're a law firm that creates many contracts, using both can be powerful: Clio for running your practice and Agreements.ai for AI-powered contract work. If you only need contracts, Agreements.ai alone may suffice.

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