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Timeslips Review: Legal Time & Billing Software for Lawyers

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Rating Breakdown

Our Rating: 2.4/5

Our rating is based on our subjective judgment. Use our resources—including our rating and community ratings and reviews—to find the best fit for your firm.

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

The community rating is based on the average of the community reviews below.

Composite Rating: 1.9/5

The composite rating is a weighted average of our rating and the community ratings below.

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.

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Pros
  • ePayments
  • Document Storage
  • Recurring Payments
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Not for Solos
  • Complex
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Timeslips Review: Legal Time & Billing Software for Lawyers Features

Customer Experience & Support

/5

Price & Value

/5

Security

/5

Innovation & Future-Proofing

/5

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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

Core Features

For Timekeeping & Billing Software, the following are essential features, and you should therefore expect to see a check in every box in this section.

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No

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In-app Timer

AI Timer

Manual Timer

Invoicing

Estimates

Expense Tracking

Reporting

Split Billing

Online Payments

Recurring Payments

Universal Payment Link

Basic Bookkeeping

Trust Account Management

Full Accounting

Split Origination Reporting

Project Manager

Task Management

Document Management

Some timekeeping and billing software includes basic document management so that you can add documents and associate them with your cases/matters.

Compare Timeslips Similar Products

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Timeslips

1.9/5

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Pros
  • ePayments
  • Document Storage
  • Recurring Payments
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Not for Solos
  • Complex

TimeSolv

4.3/5

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Pros
  • ePayments
  • Payment Reminders
  • Easy Migrations
Cons
  • ["No LPMS Integrations","Not Full Accounting"]
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Tabs3 Billing

4.1/5

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Pros
  • Advanced Trust Accounting
  • 3-way Reconciliation
  • ePayments
Cons
  • ["Not DIY","On-premises"]
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Bill4Time

3.1/5

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Pros
  • ePayments
  • Project Management
  • Document Storage
Cons
  • Not for Large Firms
  • No Recurring Payments
  • No LPMS Integrations
Read Bill4Time Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I use Timeslips?

You can use the software on Windows.

What is the price of Timeslips?

The vendor offers a two-week free trial. After that, the Starter package starts at $541 annually, the Standard package starts at $1,029 annually, the Pro package starts at $1,365 annually and the Elite package starts at $1,523 annually.

Is Timeslips secure?

Yes, the software values its security.

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 Review: Legal Time & Billing Software for Lawyers 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 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 does mean you have complete control over the program’s uptime and security on your end but also limits your mobility of use.

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

Security. Because you install the software on your own computer or server, you are responsible for the security of your data. 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 the Timeslips desktop app.

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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.

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