Test report · cycle Oct 14, 2026
Clio Manage + Grow: 80/100
Pass #1 of 7 law firms CRMs. The category-leading cloud practice management suite, with Clio Grow for intake.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | ✓ pass | 20/20 | 20 if the vendor publishes a starting price; 8 if only a third-party estimate exists; 0 if quote-only. |
| Plan transparency | ◐ partial | 5/15 | 15 if three or more plans show a price; 10 for two; 5 for one; 0 for none. |
| No hidden fees | ✓ pass | 15/15 | 15 with no extra costs found (onboarding fees, seat minimums, usage charges, paid add-ons); minus 5 for each one found. |
| Free plan | ✕ fail | 0/10 | 10 if a free plan exists; 0 if not. |
| Small-team access | ✓ pass | 15/15 | 15 if one user can buy; 10 if the minimum is 2–3 users; 5 for up to 10; 0 above that. |
| Industry integrations | ✓ pass | 15/15 | 15 if it connects to industry systems (LOS, practice management, IDX); 0 otherwise. |
| Google and Microsoft fit | ✓ pass | 10/10 | 5 each for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 integration. |
| Total | 80/100 |
Pricing found
Source: Clio, checked Oct 14, 2026. Published
Starter$49 /user/mo
Core / Signature / EliteQuote
Clio Grow (intake)QuoteIncluded in Elite or sold as an add-on
No hidden fees found on the pricing page.
First-year cost on the entry plan
| Team | First year |
|---|---|
| 1 user | $588 |
| 5 users | $2,940 |
| 10 users | $5,880 |
| 25 users | $14,700 |
Fit
Solo to mid-size firms that want the largest legal app ecosystem. Best for 1–200 users. Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365Practice management
Skip it if: Firms that need published pricing for intake: Grow is quote-only.
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