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Clio vs zistemo: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 6th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 16,373 reviews from Billing and Invoicing users.
% Fit
High performer
Feature ratings
Invoice Creation
4.6
Client Management
4.7
Invoice Processing
4.6
Payment Processing
4.1
Online Invoicing
4.6
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Invoice Creation
NA
Client Management
NA
Invoice Processing
NA
Payment Processing
5.0
Online Invoicing
5.0
User satisfaction
4.7
User reviews1,669
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.7
4.9
User reviews72
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Customer support
4.9
Price starts from
/user
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Clio offers different pricing plans and an entire suite of tools covering the client journey from intake to invoice, making Clio suitable for law firms of any size or practice area.

Zistemo is perfect for agencies, corporate departments, lawyers, human resources departments, accountants, consultants, freelancers, gyms and garden services.

User reviews
pros & cons
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Video reviews
Jodi Ann D
Attorney
5.0

Jodi A.: Hi, I'm Jodi. I am the attorney owner of my firm, and I give Clio five star rating. For more reviews like this, click below. So I tried out a number of software products before deciding on Clio. I tried out Rocket Matter, MyCase, Houdini, and another one that the name escapes me. I found that Clio had an interface that I liked and it had all the features I liked, and it worked with my current software that I was using. I chose Clio because it enabled me to keep all my client information in one location. While setting appointments, it integrates with a number of apps. I use Gmail and Google Calendar, Clio interfaced with that when I signed up. Since I originally signed up about 10 years ago, it integrates with a ton more of options now. Onboarding with Clio is very simple. You don't need a ton of computer knowledge in order to do it. The Clio staff is so extremely helpful. Anytime I need something, I reach out and they are great to work with. Well, if you're going to use Clio and you want a complete app, I would definitely strongly suggest Clio. Right now there's Clio. Clio has a CRM called Clio Grow. They have a payment integration called Clio Payments. They integrate with so many different softwares. I use LEX Reception. It integrates with that, but it integrates with other reception services. I've recently signed for Lawyer, which is a document prep service. If you are looking for a complete package, I would definitely suggest Clio. The other thing about Clio is that it's really not just a software company. They provide numerous free webinars on various topics, and there's also the annual ClioCon every year.

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Do these products fit your needs?

Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Accounting Integration
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

Clio

Top Features
31/50
  • Billing Portal
  • Bulk Send
  • Contingency Billing
  • Credit Note
  • Dunning Management
  • Dynamic Pricing
  • Event Logs
  • File Encryption
  • Financial Management
  • Fraud Detection
  • Hourly Billing
  • Master Data Management
  • Multi-Language
  • Process/Workflow Automation
  • Project Billing
  • Projections
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Purchasing & Receiving
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Client Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Contact Database
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Invoices
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Document Management
  • Email Management
  • File Sharing
  • Invoice Creation
  • Invoice History
  • Invoice Processing
  • Mobile Payments
  • Multi-Currency
  • Online Invoicing
  • Payment Processing
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Recurring/Subscription Billing
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Tax Calculation
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Expense Tracking
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zistemo

20/50
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Clio
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
zistemo
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Clio
  • By Clio
  • Located in Canada
  • Founded in 2007
zistemo
  • By DAYquiri
  • Located in Switzerland
  • Founded in 2015
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