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Timeslips Review: Legal Time & Billing Software for Lawyers

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Our Rating: 2.4/5

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Community Rating: 1/5 (based on 1 rating)

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Composite Rating: 1.9/5

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1.9/5

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What is Timeslips?

Timeslips is generally only for lawyers who are already using it. The Windows-only desktop interface is outmoded and difficult to use in the era of mobility and working from anywhere. It is also much more expensive than most other timekeeping and billing software. Lawyers at big firms with an IT department to manage installation and daily functions may find it tolerable. Sage is developing a cloud-based successor, Timeslips Anywhere, but it is not generally available and currently you must apply for “early access” to see and use it.

Starting Cost: $55/month or $568/year

Pros

ePayments
Document Storage
Recurring Payments

Cons

Expensive
Not for Solos
Complex

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Product Details

Website

https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/sage-timeslips/

Platforms

Windows

Payment Processing Options

LawPay

Payment Forms Accepted

Major Credit Cards
eCheck/ACH

Accounting Integrations

QuickBooks Desktop

Document Management Integrations

Data Migration

Standard

Data Location

Local

Miscellaneous Integrations

Microsoft Outlook

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Cons

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I use Timeslips?

You can use the software on Windows. Sage, the vendor, is working on a cloud-based version of the product, Timeslips Anywhere. You can request early access to it.

What is the price of Timeslips?

The vendor offers a two-week free trial. After that, the Starter package starts at $568 annually (or $55/month), the Standard package starts at $1,080 annually (or $103/month), the Pro package starts at $1,433 annually (or $137/month), and the Elite package starts at $1,599 annually (or $152/month).

Is Timeslips secure?

Yes, the software values its security. Since Timeslips runs on Windows, whether you host it on an in-office server or via a SaaS provider, most security questions would relate more to your network and computer infrastructure than to Timeslips itself.

Does Timeslips integrate with my Law Practice Management Software?

The software can only integrate correctly formatted Excel documents and does not accept the integration of any other external data.

Can Timeslips handle my law firm's trust accounting?

Yes, the program tracks all accounting for your firm.

Is Timeslips good for solos?

The software is best for small firms, medium firms, and accountants or bookkeepers.

Will Timeslips connect to my online bank account?

The software connects with LawPay or Paya integrations.

Can my law firm manage users with Timeslips?

Yes, the product offers different levels of security for different positions.

Will my law firm's accountant be able to use Timeslips?

Yes, with a Windows device, or remote access to your system, your accountant will easily be able to use the product.

Can my firm accept ePayments with Timeslips?

Yes, your firm can accept ePayments through LawPay or Paya integrations.

Additional Details about Timeslips

Budgeting

Budgeting on a client-by-client basis, particularly for larger clients, can give you a better sense of cash flow. Timeslips allows you to create client-specific budgets and easily duplicate those budgets if you’re planning on using the same basic scheme for multiple clients.

Passive Time Tracking

Timeslips can capture time automatically based on which applications and websites you are using. You can set up a number of rules for the passive tracking, including preventing tracking specific applications or windows or assigning categories based on the application or window you’re using. Passive time tracking can then be converted into time slips.

Desktop-based

You have to install Timeslips on your Windows computer. If you have multiple users, you’ll need a server to host it so you can all use the software together. This means you have complete control over the program’s uptime, are responsible for its security, and have limited mobility since all data lives on Windows-based computer or server.

Migration

Timeslips doesn’t support the importing of external data aside from correctly formatted Excel documents, which is a cumbersome process.

Security

Because you install the software on your own computer or server, you are responsible for your data’s security. At a minimum, you’d want to encrypt all the data on your hard drives so that, were they to be accessed, the attacker would only get gibberish.

Automated Notifications

With Timeslips, firms can automate accounts receivable. They can send automatic notifications to slow paying-clients and stay on top of all the firm’s accounting.

Sync Tools

Timeslips allows law firms to sync their finances with accounting apps such as Sage 50 Accounting and QuickBooks.

Online Tracking

Timeslips offers an online time and expense tracking portal called “Sage Timeslips eCenter.” This links directly to your Timeslips desktop app.

Who Timeslips is for

Timeslips is for small and medium law firms who want to better manage their accounting.

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Dale S. says:

September 17, 2019 at 7:36 pm

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We have been TimeSlips users for nearly 20 years. We gave a two-year old version.
We tried to buy one more license for a new employee last week, but were told that since our version (2017) is no longer supporting “older” versions. I was told I would have to spend $7000 to upgrade. I called my consultant and will fire TineSlips shortly when we buy a new system. They are the dumbest marketers I have ever seen! Stay away from them.