CosmoLex vs. PracticePanther

CosmoLex is a leading law practice management software solution, but how does it stack up against the competition? In this head-to-head comparison, we’ll examine CosmoLex and PracticePanther, two popular cloud-based programs.

PracticePanther is a law practice management software offering a range of features, but law firms using PracticePanther often need a separate accounting package like QuickBooks. This separation of billing and accounting systems can lead to inefficiencies, complex data syncing between programs, and compliance challenges.

CosmoLex is an integrated legal practice management, billing, and accounting system, eliminating the need for separate accounting software. This integration boosts accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Let’s look at the full scope of differences between CosmoLex and PracticePanther.

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CosmoLex vs. PracticePanther : Features

When comparing CosmoLex and PracticePanther, it's essential to consider the range of features each platform offers. Both solutions provide a host of capabilities, including reporting, cloud access, document management, time tracking, payments, and billing.

CosmoLex's unique features, such as Money Finder, provide additional value by helping law firms prevent billable time leakage. With CosmoLex, law firms get everything they need in one login, for one price, with no separate QuickBooks required. This makes CosmoLex a comprehensive and efficient solution for law firms looking for a superior alternative to PracticePanther.

Features	CosmoLex	PracticePanther
Reporting	✔️	✔️
Cloud/remote access	✔️	✔️
Document management	✔️	✔️
Time tracking	✔️	✔️
Payments	✔️	✔️
Billing	✔️	✔️
Money Finder	✔️	✖️
No QuickBooks needed	✔️	✖️

CosmoLex vs. PracticePanther : Reviews

User reviews offer a valuable perspective on the strengths and weaknesses of each platform.

As we examine the reviews for CosmoLex and PracticePanther, it's clear that both platforms are highly rated. However, CosmoLex stands out with higher ratings across a broader audience, indicating higher satisfaction among its users. This, combined with CosmoLex's unique features and integrated system, underscores its value as a comprehensive legal practice management solution, making it a compelling choice over PracticePanther.

Reviews	CosmoLex	MyCase
Trustpilot	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars
Capterra	4.7 out of 5 stars	4.7 out of 5 stars
G2	4.2 out of 5 stars	4.4 out of 5 stars

CosmoLex vs. PracticePanther : Pricing

When choosing a legal practice management solution, pricing plays a pivotal role. In this section, we compare the pricing structures of CosmoLex and PracticePanther, highlighting each platform's value and helping you determine which platform offers the best value for your firm.

CosmoLex vs. PracticePanther : Testimonials

Testimonials from real users provide invaluable insights into the performance and user-friendliness of legal practice management software. As we examine the testimonials for CosmoLex and PracticePanther, it becomes evident that users appreciate both platforms' comprehensive feature sets and ease of use. However, CosmoLex users highlight its integrated time and billing, law firm accounting, and practice management features, which set it apart from other solutions. These testimonials suggest that CosmoLex may offer law firms a more satisfying user experience and comprehensive solution.

Pricing	CosmoLex	PracticePanther
Free trial	10 Days	7 Days
Monthly plan	$99 per user/month	Starting at $59 per user/month
Annual plan	$89 per user/month	Starting at $49 per user/month
Maybe: add-on costs	CosmoLexPay: $0 (No monthly fees, competitive processing rates) CosmoLex CRM: $147/month (billed annually for up to 3 CosmoLex users) CosmoLex Websites: $149/month (billed annually) CosmoLex File Sharing and eSignature: $52/month (billed annually for the 1st user for 200 envelopes)	None

Testimonials	CosmoLex	PracticePanther
	“Easy to use. Tried many products related legal practice management, but CosmoLex have all features in.”	“Support is non existent, takes more than 24-48 hours to get back to you, not helpful at all. Website is slow and laggy. Sync between box and PP breaks monthly Our law firm of 7 lawyers and 4 paralegals has had nothing but hell with PracticePanther and their support. The sync with BOX constantly breaks, stay away.”
	“After much deliberation, Cosmolex Practice Management Software was the best fit.”	“Technically the support is there, but it is completely useless. Sadly, this level of "support" is what they always provide whenever there is an issue. In the past, I've had to figure out my problems on my own instead of accruing billable hours. Thanks PP for wasting my time!”
	"Everything you need in billing and timekeeping"	“We have been a customer of PracticePanther for several years and would not recommend this software to any law firm of any size. Their technical support is non-responsive and unable to remediate basic technical support issues. Over six months ago, PracticePanther stopped syncing event calendars, tasks, and contacts with Microsoft Outlook. The company has no ETA to fix this basic issue which leaves us having to enter these details in both systems and reconcile daily manually.”

Testimonials

CosmoLex

PracticePanther

“Easy to use. Tried many products related legal practice management, but CosmoLex have all features in.”

“Support is non existent, takes more than 24-48 hours to get back to you, not helpful at all. Website is slow and laggy.

Sync between box and PP breaks monthly

Our law firm of 7 lawyers and 4 paralegals has had nothing but hell with PracticePanther and their support. The sync with BOX constantly breaks, stay away.”

“After much deliberation, Cosmolex Practice Management Software was the best fit.”

“Technically the support is there, but it is completely useless. Sadly, this level of "support" is what they always provide whenever there is an issue. In the past, I've had to figure out my problems on my own instead of accruing billable hours. Thanks PP for wasting my time!”

"Everything you need in billing and timekeeping"

“We have been a customer of PracticePanther for several years and would not recommend this software to any law firm of any size. Their technical support is non-responsive and unable to remediate basic technical support issues. Over six months ago, PracticePanther stopped syncing event calendars, tasks, and contacts with Microsoft Outlook. The company has no ETA to fix this basic issue which leaves us having to enter these details in both systems and reconcile daily manually.”

CosmoLex vs. PracticePanther : Integrations

The ability to integrate with other software and tools is a key factor in the effectiveness of a legal practice management solution. Both CosmoLex and PracticePanther offer a range of integrations that enhance their functionality and user experience—but CosmoLex stands out with a wider range of integrations, positioning CosmoLex as a highly adaptable and versatile choice for law firms.

Integrations	CosmoLex	PracticePanther
Outlook	✔️	✔️
Gmail	✔️	✔️
Apple Mail	✔️	✖️
Dropbox	✔️	✔️
Google Drive	✔️	✔️
OneDrive	✔️	✔️
NetDocuments	✔️	✖️
Google Calendar	✔️	✔️
Office 365 calendar	✔️	✖️
Payments	✔️ CosmoLexPay	PantherPayments/Quickbooks
Chrometa	✔️	✖️
Unity	✔️	✖️

CosmoLex vs. PracticePanther : Support

Reliable and accessible support is a crucial aspect of any software solution, particularly in the legal field, where time is of the essence. Both CosmoLex and PracticePanther offer a variety of support channels, including live chat, phone, and email.

Support	CosmoLex	MyCase
Live chat	✔️	✔️
Phone support	✔️	✔️
Email	✔️	✔️
Availability	Chat: M-F 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ET Phone: M-F 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET	Chat: M-F 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET Phone: M-F 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET

CosmoLex is #1 Alternative to PracticePanther

Both CosmoLex and PracticePanther perform well across various categories. Still, CosmoLex shines in the area of quality of support, a critical aspect for any law firm seeking a smooth and efficient software experience. This, along with CosmoLex's unique features and integrated legal practice management, billing, and trust accounting system positions it as a superior choice for law firms seeking a comprehensive legal practice management solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CosmoLex offers a comprehensive pricing plan that starts at $89 per user per month, billed annually. This includes integrated accounting, time and billing, trust accounting, and document management. We also offer tiered pricing for 10+ users and additional add-ons for specific needs at an extra cost. If you’re not sure about getting started, you can sign up for a 10-day free trial to see what we can do for you!

CosmoLex integrates with various tools to enhance its functionality and user experience. These include popular business tools for email, calendar, document management, and other business tools.

Specifically, it integrates with the following:

Outlook
Gmail
Apple Mail
Dropbox
Google Drive
OneDrive
NetDocuments
Google Calendar
Office 365 Calendar
Chrometa
Unity

We also offer add-ons such as CosmoLexPay for payment processing, CosmoLex CRM for client relationship management, CosmoLex Websites for professional website creation, and CosmoLex file-sharing and eSignature for secure document handling.

CosmoLex offers award-winning, unlimited support and training. We provide a multimedia Knowledge Base with “How To” articles and instructional videos and run free training classes and webinars weekly and bi-weekly.

For immediate assistance, CosmoLex offers a live chat feature on our website from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and phone support for both the United States and Canada from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, we have a form you can use to request a feature you’d like to see added and a team of legal data transfer experts to assist with data migration.

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