# NextChapter Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about NextChapter Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Bankruptcy products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/168766/NextChapter --- # NextChapter Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) NextChapter ## What is NextChapter? NextChapter's web-based bankruptcy software program allows you to prepare Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases on any browser, any device, any time. With intuitive time-saving features, clean design, integrations and firm customizations, NextChapter streamlines everything you need to run your bankruptcy practice in the cloud. Learn why thousands of legal professionals have switched to NextChapter. Try it for free at NextChapterBK.com. ## What is NextChapter used for? [Bankruptcy](https://www.capterra.com/bankruptcy-software/) Overall rating Based on 135 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 98% Neutral 1% Negative 1% Starting price $159 Other, One Time Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... ## NextChapter alternatives Highest Rated [4.8 (318)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130909/iDeals-Virtual-Data-Room/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (790)](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.4 (286)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140815/Filevine/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 87% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.7 (1,722)](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/168766/NextChapter/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Document Management 4.5 (26) 84.62% of 26 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Electronic Filing 4.7 (24) 91.67% of 24 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Transmit documents to regulatory authorities over the web Bankruptcy Case Management 4.6 (20) 75.00% of 20 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Management of a legal case related to insolvency of a business or individual Client Management 4.3 (19) 63.16% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage contact details and communication with clients Exemption Management 4.2 (19) 89.47% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Identify and track situations that legally reduce financial liability Calculators 4.5 (17) 64.71% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A tool for automating mathematical calculations NextChapter 25 features Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Management of a legal case related to insolvency of a business or individual A tool for automating mathematical calculations Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Work on a set of tasks related to a particular charge, patient, legal issue or any other complex entity or process Manage contact details and communication with clients Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients Manage, organize, and store contact information Notifications received when important dates and deadlines are coming up Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Import and export data to and from software applications Specify or track the date/time a project, task, etc., is due for completion Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Store and organize documents in a centralized system Transmit documents to regulatory authorities over the web Identify and track situations that legally reduce financial liability Software is specifically designed to address the needs of professionals in the law industry Automate repetitive tasks such as filling out information or creating certain types of forms Repository of industry-specific forms that can be used as is Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO) Features 4.6 (135) 4.6 Based on 135 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (127) Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/168766/NextChapter/pricing/) Pro Basic (1-4) $159.00 Other,One Time It includes: - 100% Cloud Access - 11 - 12 - 13 - Automatic Updates - Case Management Tools - Chapter 7 - Clio Integration - Credit Report Integration - ECF Integration - Local Forms - No Set-Up Fees - Standard Customer - Unlimited Client Storage - Unlimited Districts Pro Basic (5-11) $159.00 Other,One Time It includes: - 100% Cloud Access - 11 - 12 - 13 - Automatic Updates - Case Management Tools - Chapter 7 - Clio Integration - Credit Report Integration - ECF Integration - Local Forms - No Set-Up Fees - Standard Customer - Unlimited Client Storage - Unlimited Districts Pro Basic Unlimited $999.00 Flat Rate,Per Year It includes: - 100% Cloud Access - 10% Discount on Complete - 11 - 12 - 13 - +$99 Per User Over 6 - Attorney Fee Reporting - Automatic Updates - Calendar Integration - Case Management Tools - Chapter 7 - Chapter 7 Time Tracker - Clio Integration - Credit Report Integrations - Download Draft Packet - ECF Integration - Elite Customer Support - Firm Training Webinar - Local Forms - No Set-Up Fees - Unlimited Case Filings - Unlimited Client Storage - Unlimited Districts Pro+ (1-11) $1,099 Flat Rate,Per Year It includes: - 100% Cloud Access - 10% Discount on Complete - 11 - 12 - 13 - +$99 Per User Over 6 - Attorney Fee Reporting - Automatic Updates - Calendar Integration - Case Management Tools - Chapter 7 - Chapter 7 Time Tracker - Clio Integration - Concierge - Credit Report Integrations - Download Draft Packet - ECF Integration - Elite Customer Support - Firm Training Webinar - Hearing Scheduler - Local Forms - Mychapter - Nextchapter Notices - Nextmessage - No Set-Up Fees - Unlimited Client Storage - Unlimited Districts Pro+ Unlimited $1,599 Flat Rate,Per Year It includes: - 100% Cloud Access - 10% Discount on Complete - 11 - 12 - 13 - +$99 Per User Over 6 - Attorney Fee Reporting - Automatic Updates - Calendar Integration - Case Management Tools - Chapter 7 - Chapter 7 Time Tracker - Clio Integration - Concierge - Credit Report Integrations - Download Draft Packet - ECF Integration - Elite Customer Support - Firm Training Webinar - Hearing Scheduler - Local Forms - Mychapter - Nextchapter Notices - Nextmessage - No Set-Up Fees - Unlimited Client Storage - Unlimited Districts Whoa $1,999 Flat Rate,Per Year It includes: - 100% Cloud Access - 10% Discount on Complete - 11 - 12 - 13 - +$99 Per User Over 6 - Attorney Fee Reporting - Automatic Updates - Calendar Integration - Case Management Tools - Chapter 7 - Chapter 7 Time Tracker - Clio Integration - Concierge - Credit Report Integrations - Download Draft Packet - ECF Integration - Elite Customer Support - Firm Training Webinar - Hearing Scheduler - Local Forms - Mychapter - Nextchapter Notices - Nextmessage - No Set-Up Fees - Unlimited Client Storage - Unlimited Districts Value for money 4.8 (127) 4.8 Based on 127 reviews ## Integrations [ Google Calendar](https://www.capterra.com/p/213340/Google-Calendar/)[ Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (131) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.9 (131) 4.9 Based on 131 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.8 Based on 135 reviews Filter by rating 5(118) 4(14) 3(2) 2(0) 1(1) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent ES Emilio S. Attorney Legal Services ### "Nextchapter - The Best" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 22, 2026 It was a pleasure to deal with such patient, kind and courteous people. As difficult as it was to initiate the authentication process with me to be able to file my petition, they stayed with me until it was accomplished. I will be forever grateful for your professional and courteous help! Pros This is not exaggeration. They are the best beyond question! With the new complex authentication security requirements for filing petitions in bankruptcy court, I was at the point of giving up after so many attempts. Both \[sensitive content hidden\] spent hours of their precious time with me until I finally succeed. Thank you \[sensitive content hidden\] . You are wonderful! Cons I can honestly find no fault whatsoever with Nextchapter. The extreme patience you demonstrated with me was an outstanding quality I wish more people and companies would show for their customers. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Tanya D. Administrator Law Practice ### "Great Platform, Even Better Customer Service!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 15, 2026 Overall, we have really enjoyed using this software for our comprehensive case management and anticipate future use. Thank you for the great platform and customer service. We would recommend! Pros We have really enjoyed using NextChapter for case management so far. The platform is very user-friendly with logical case flow, file previews with data inputs being very straightforward. As a collaborative tool, it provides real-time updates with our internal stakeholder contributions and makes case progression simplified. One of our favorite things that stands above other management systems that we have used is the friendly and attentive customer service. We have had several instances where we had a question or issue arise that needed more than the platform Q&A. Every time, the agent exemplified a level of customer service that is rare. They were careful to understand the issue and provide options to resolution or suggestion to a work around. Cons So far, we’ve only encountered one limitation. Expanding the CSV import/export functionality to include more detailed case information fields would be extremely beneficial. When working with large volumes of data, manual entry is simply not a practical solution. That said, when we raised this concern, the support team was receptive and understood the need. They submitted the suggestion for consideration in a future product update, which we appreciated. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KC Kathryn C. Case Admin Law Practice ### "Next Chapter, This Season" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 8, 2026 great, I think it could use some layout changes but it is a great start for now. Thank you for having a good product Pros I like how user friendly it is, how accessible it is and all the information that is available to us in a page Cons having to go to 20 different pages to find general info. Like, I would like to see PACERS more accessible to the first page. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JF Julianne F. Owner Law Practice ### "First Class Product and First Class Support" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 16, 2025 More than anything else, the customer service is impeccable, prompt and friendly. AND. they listen to your suggestions to improve and ACTUALLY implement. Pros I was using ancient bankruptcy software for years, and they sold out and tried to sell me to their acquirer, Best Case. Just then, NextChapter was in beta and I agreed to test it. I immediately thought it was the best iteration that this program could ever be. 3 years later, I feel even more convinced. I can't think of software that I found more suited for any purpose...kudos to the Next Chapter team. Cons Some of the flow is a little confusing, and takes some getting used to, but once you get it, it is a piece of cake. Switched from [Best Case](https://www.capterra.com/p/180363/Best-Case-Bankruptcy/) They were getting bought out and forcing move to Best Case Alternatives considered [Best Case](https://www.capterra.com/p/180363/Best-Case-Bankruptcy/) Reasons for choosing NextChapter I saw it in demo/beta and loved it and the development team was really accessible and receptive Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HC Heidi C. Paralegal Law Practice ### "Repeat Customer - Quick and Easy Experience" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 24, 2025 My experience has been fantastic. Great product for the value. I have been using Next Chapter off and on for the past few years. I work at a small firm (3 attorneys) and I am the only paralegal. NextChapter has been a lifesaver for me when I needed answers (and forms) in a pinch. Pros I like the ease of use and learning curve. It takes me minutes to find any answers to questions I might have, allowing me to continue to work more efficiently. Cons I do not use NextChapter often enough to have discovered any dislikes. In my limited experience, I have been able to enjoy a non-hassle experience. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JW Jann W. Attorney Law Practice ### "Long time nextchapter user" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 10, 2025 I've been using nextchapter for many years (started using it when it was in its infancy and when you couldn't file directly through nextchapter) and convinced three other law firms to use nextchapter as well. It has gotten better and better with each passing year. Pros I like the interface and the ease of data entry. I also like that the court notices are available to me. Filing cases has been much easier as well. Cons I don't like that batch downloads don't have the docket numbers on the entries when they have them in the nextchapter pacer notices section. I would like to be able to file more documents through nextchapter with attachments to them. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TY Tomas Y. Chief of Legal Services Legal Services ### "Great Software, Great People, Great Service " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 23, 2025 NextChapter has been a great source for our non profit organization. We assist homeless veterans and having the ability to file cases on a pro bono basis is an amazing resource. Everyone that we have had contact at NextChapter has also been very helpful and prompt in their responses. The customer service has been great even though our cases have all been pro bono so far. We will definitely continue to use NextChapter for our pro bono clients, and also our paying clients when we start expanding our services. Thank you for your amazing work. Pros The ease of use and the organization it provides. The software assembles all of the schedules and paperwork in a straightforward way. Additionally, it makes the filing of the actual petition so much easier than going through the actual bankruptcy portals. Cons We had no issues with the software but maybe having a "pick up where you left off ability" would help to quickly see what is next to do for a particular petition. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor April 25, 2025 Thanks for such a great review! We are happy to assist pro bono firms like yours and pleased to hear that the app has created an easier filing process for you. EI Erica I. Managing Attorney Legal Services ### "WORST COMPANY EVER- A SCAM - DO NOT USE" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 April 10, 2025 This is the absolute worst company - do NOT do business with them. The schedules the populate are not accurate, their plans are not compliant and I just found out over the past over 2 years they stole more than $700 of my money from credit reports I have ordered through their site with xactus Pros absolutely nothing - they are the worst company ever Cons Plans are non-compliant and they stole over $700 in my money I paid for credit reports Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SB Susan B. Attorney Law Practice ### "NextChapter = User Friendly & Efficient" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 14, 2025 I really enjoy using NextChapter as a cloud-based system to manage and file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. My interactions with NextChapter staff has been extremely positive and everyone has been eager to help me when I have questions. The interface is intuitive and user friendly, which has greatly decreased the time spent putting together the bankruptcy petition. Pros NextChapter is intuitive and user friendly. The system interface populates the necessary fields on the bankruptcy petition, which makes it easier and less time consuming to complete a bankruptcy petition. All of my interactions with NextChapter and its associates has been positive! Everyone is responsive and eager to assist if I ever have any questions or need help. Cons When I am entering information on lawsuits and judgment liens the information doesn't seem to cross-populate so I need to go back and double check those entries. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor February 19, 2025 Thanks so much for the great review, Susan! We are so pleased to hear NextChapter has been a positive experience for you - both through the app and our staff! JB Jeannie B. Legal Assistant Law Practice ### "Fantastic Bankruptcy System" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 13, 2025 Very happy with the system. Always finding something else I can put to good use! Pros I have been so very happy with our Firm's decision to switch over to Next Chapter. There are SO MANY features that have made my job easier. Setting up email reminders so clients turn in paperwork, take credit classes, etc., are invaluable. I don't have to be the one to constantly remember to do this for each and every client anymore. I can text clients through next chapter so they don't have access to my personal phone. The flow of entering a case is easy, clear and you are able to easily move around. They have a complete online Help library that walks you through doing anything on their system and truly nice online chat help. Very happy we make the switch to Next Chapter! Cons Honestly, I have not found anything that deserves a con. Switched from [Best Case](https://www.capterra.com/p/180363/Best-Case-Bankruptcy/) Cost was the primary reason, but it turned out to be a great decision. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor February 24, 2025 Wow, what a great review, Jeannie. Thank you so much! It sounds like you've found so many ways to make NextChapter work for your firm. Lots of users could learn from your tips and tools! [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168766/NextChapter/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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