Actionstep is a broader cloud legal practice-management platform for midsize firms with AI-powered automation and 50+ integrations, sold per user plus…
Best for Actionstep: Midsize law firms wanting an end-to-end practice-management platform with AI-assisted time capture and client intake, workflow automation, and a separate Legal Accounting module (general ledger, banking, AP/AR, revenue recognition) for North American firms.
Best for TimeSolv: Firms and hourly professionals primarily needing precise time tracking and billing, with a 10-day no-credit-card trial, native mobile offline time entry, and integrated payment processing via TimeSolvPay.
At a Glance
Actionstep
TimeSolv
Primary category
Legal
Legal
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
subscription
Starting price
Not documented
From ~$40/user/month (TimeSolv Pro)
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Yes
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Key Differences
Trial Availability
Actionstep: Actionstep does not mention a free trial or free plan; a custom quote is required.
TimeSolv: TimeSolv offers a 10-day free trial with no credit card required.
The ability to try before buying lowers the barrier to evaluation, especially for smaller firms without a formal procurement process.
Pricing Structure
Actionstep: Actionstep is priced per user plus implementation fees, with pricing and availability varying by region (US, UK, AU, NZ, Canada).
TimeSolv: TimeSolv's Pro and Legal plans require contacting sales but are flat-rate rather than per-user, with named add-ons (CRM, Website) priced separately at $147-149/month.
Per-user-plus-implementation pricing can mean higher upfront costs for onboarding, while flat-tier pricing may be more predictable for smaller teams.
AI Automation Scope
Actionstep: Actionstep names AI features for time capture, client intake assistance, and administrative tasks.
TimeSolv: AI features are not documented among TimeSolv's listed capabilities.
AI-assisted time capture can reduce under-billing by automatically logging billable activity.
Accounting Depth
Actionstep: Actionstep offers a separate Legal Accounting plan with general ledger, banking, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, revenue recognition, and forecasting, for North America only.
TimeSolv: Trust accounting and LEDES billing are included on TimeSolv's Legal plan, but general-ledger or AP/AR functionality is not documented.
Firms needing full-featured accounting (GL, AP/AR, forecasting) rather than just trust accounting need a platform with that depth.
Scale & Integration Ecosystem
Actionstep: Actionstep reports 5,000+ law firms worldwide and 50+ integrations including Microsoft 365, Xero, Zapier, and DocuSign, plus native iOS/Android apps.
TimeSolv: TimeSolv integrates with 8 named tools (QuickBooks, NetDocuments, Dropbox, LawPay, AccountEdge, OneDrive, Outlook, Xero) and also offers native iOS/Android apps.
A broader integration catalog suggests wider compatibility with firms' existing software stacks.
Feature-by-Feature
Practice Management & AI
Feature
Actionstep
TimeSolv
Matter / workflow automation
Available
Limited
Document automation
Available
Not documented
AI-powered automation
Available
Unavailable
Client portal
Available
Available
Billing & Accounting
Feature
Actionstep
TimeSolv
Trust accounting
Available
Limited
General ledger / AP/AR accounting
Available
Not documented
Automatic mobile time tracking
Not documented
Available
Named payment processing
Available
Available
Trial, Pricing & Mobile
Feature
Actionstep
TimeSolv
Free trial
Unavailable
Available
Published pricing
Unavailable
Unavailable
Native mobile apps
Available
Available
Integration count
Available
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Actionstep
Practice Management — Custom (per user + implementation fee) per user
Legal Accounting (North America only) — Custom (per user + implementation fee) per user
TimeSolv
TimeSolv Pro — ~$40-50/user/month monthly or annual
TimeSolv Legal — ~$55/user/month (higher tiers vary) monthly or annual
Client Engagement/CRM Add-On — $147/month (annual, up to 3 users) or $177/month monthly or annual
Website Builder Add-On — $149/month (annual) or $159/month monthly or annual
Pros & Cons
Actionstep
Pros
Combines practice management and accounting (including trust accounting) in one platform
Supports a wide range of practice specialties (13+)
50+ integrations for connecting to other firm tools
Document automation module reduces manual drafting work
Cons
No public pricing — requires a sales conversation to get a quote
Legal Accounting module is limited to North America
Per-user plus implementation fee pricing can be less predictable than flat-tier SaaS pricing
TimeSolv
Pros
Long operating history (since 1999) with a platform purpose-built for legal billing
Trust accounting support addresses a key legal compliance requirement
Integrated payment processing speeds up client invoice collection
No setup fees or long-term contracts required, with a 10-day free trial
Backed by ProfitSolv's broader legal software portfolio for potential future integrations
Cons
Focused specifically on time and billing rather than full case/practice management
Per-user pricing plus separately priced add-ons (CRM, website builder) can add up for growing firms
Pricing for core plans is not fully transparent without contacting sales for volume quotes
Smaller company scale than broader legal tech platforms like Clio
Firms needing full practice management may need to pair TimeSolv with a separate system
Use Cases
Choose Actionstep: Midsize law firms wanting an end-to-end practice-management platform with AI-assisted time capture and client intake, workflow automation, and a separate Legal Accounting module (general ledger, banking, AP/AR, revenue recognition) for North American firms.
Choose TimeSolv: Firms and hourly professionals primarily needing precise time tracking and billing, with a 10-day no-credit-card trial, native mobile offline time entry, and integrated payment processing via TimeSolvPay.
Need both: Not a typical pairing - both cover matter management, billing, and trust accounting, so a firm would generally choose one system of record; a firm might consider both only during a migration or evaluation period comparing Actionstep's full practice-management suite against TimeSolv's narrower time-and-billing focus.
Actionstep
Unifying matter management and billing — Firms replace separate case-management and accounting tools with one connected system.
Client intake and onboarding — Firms use the client portal and intake forms to streamline bringing on new clients.
Document assembly at scale — Firms generate standard legal documents automatically from templates via Builder.
TimeSolv
Law firm billable time and invoicing — Law firms use TimeSolv to track attorney billable hours and automatically generate accurate client invoices.
Trust account compliance — Firms use TimeSolv's trust accounting tools to manage client retainer funds in line with legal compliance requirements.
Professional services hourly billing — Consulting and other professional services firms that bill hourly use TimeSolv for time tracking and invoicing outside the legal industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Actionstep offer a free trial?
No, Actionstep does not mention a free trial or free plan; a custom quote is required.
How is each tool priced?
Actionstep is priced per user plus implementation fees, varying by region; TimeSolv's Pro and Legal plans require contacting sales, with separate named pricing for CRM ($147/month) and Website ($149/month) add-ons.
Which tool includes AI automation?
Actionstep documents AI features for time capture, client intake assistance, and administrative tasks; TimeSolv does not document AI capabilities.
Does either tool support full accounting beyond trust accounting?
Actionstep offers a separate Legal Accounting plan (general ledger, banking, AP/AR, revenue recognition, forecasting) for North America; TimeSolv's accounting centers on trust accounting and LEDES billing on its Legal plan.
How many firms and integrations does each report?
Actionstep reports 5,000+ law firms worldwide and 50+ integrations; TimeSolv names 8 specific integrations (QuickBooks, NetDocuments, Dropbox, LawPay, AccountEdge, OneDrive, Outlook, Xero).
Do both have mobile apps?
Yes, both Actionstep and TimeSolv offer native iOS and Android apps.