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Cloud-base legal practice management tool for law firms.

Last updated: January 2025

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Smokeball - 2025 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

What is Smokeball?

Smokeball is a cloud-based practice productivity software designed to help users manage small law firms with email, document, calendar and task management functionality, plus time tracking and billing technology. With native mobile apps for iOS and Android, Smokeball affords users the flexibility to access and manage practice information anytime, anywhere.

Automatic time tracking and timesheets enable law firms to track and record their time and activities accurately. Automated legal forms also aim to enhance productivity by providing users with over 20,000 preloaded country, court and federal forms. Smokeball’s legal document automation and assembly tool allows users to create custom legal template forms. Case management technology helps users to organize contacts, documents, tasks, and more.

Smokeball stores client case details and related documents in one place, giving users quick and central access to all digital files. Supporting electronic signatures through DocuSign, Smokeball allows users to get documents, letters and agreements signed securely online. Users can manage appointments and events as well as sync their Outlook or Google Apps to the Smokeball calendar.

Other Smokeball features include legal website, onboarding and performance profitability management. Visual dashboards provide users with law firm insights. Users can manage tasks and workflows with assignment management technology and daily reminders. Integration with LawPay allows users to manage invoicing and trust accounting.

Benefits of using Smokeball

  • Automatically capture every billable minute - Smokeball tracks all the time spent working in case management software, and Microsoft Word and Outlook.

  • Quickly find & create documents - Pull from Smokeball’s library of 20,000+ automated forms, then populate matter details in seconds.

  • Keep all cases on track - Smokeball’s cloud-based system organizes every detail of every matter — documents, emails, contacts and calendar events.

  • Bill the way that works for the firm - Build and send custom invoices, and collect online payments with ease. Whether working on fixed-fee, hourly, contingency, LEDES or a mix.

  • Get help - Smoothly navigate recruiting and onboarding processes with the help of Smokeball’s client support team.
  • Starting from

    49

    /user

    Per month

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    Smokeball's key features

    GetApp's analysis of 42 verified user reviews collected between December 2021 and October 2024 identified Smokeball's most critical features and how it performs according to users.

    Legal Case Management

    Reviewers appreciate Smokeball's legal case management capabilities. They report it effectively manages hundreds of cases, integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office, and allows for real-time document sharing and e-filing. Users highlight the ability to track case progress, manage deadlines, and keep all case information in one place. They find it user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy to organize and prioritize work. They also value the advanced capabilities that enhance efficiency and ensure no important dates or tasks are missed. Of the 17 Smokeball users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Legal Case Management, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    Document Management

    Users find Smokeball's document management capabilities valuable. They highlight the ease of saving, uploading, and accessing documents directly within each client's matter. Reviewers appreciate the document automation, which saves time and minimizes mistakes. They report that the integration with Microsoft Office simplifies document creation and organization. They also value the ability to securely share documents with clients and the system's searchability, which streamlines finding and opening documents. Of the 16 Smokeball users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Document Management, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    Time Tracking

    Reviewers indicate Smokeball's time tracking capabilities are intuitive and efficient. They appreciate the automatic time capture, which ensures all time worked on a client file is recorded. Users highlight the integration with RingCentral and Outlook, which streamlines tracking billable time. They find the ability to see daily activities, billable hours, and profitability by client helpful. They also value the automated hourly billing, which prevents time loss and ensures accurate invoicing. Of the 17 Smokeball users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Time Tracking, 82% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    Billing & Invoicing

    Users report Smokeball's billing and invoicing capabilities are efficient and easy to use. They appreciate the automatic generation of billing entries based on emails, calendar events, and documents. Reviewers highlight the integration with internal billing software, which captures work done directly into billing. They find it easy to create and manage invoices and payments, although some mention the need for more intuitive batch invoicing. They also value the ability to track accounts receivable and ensure timely, accurate invoices for clients. Of the 20 Smokeball users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Billing & Invoicing, 80% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    All Smokeball features

    Features rating:

    Workflow Management
    Time & Expense Tracking
    For Legal Professionals
    Electronic Payments
    Document Automation
    Deadline Management
    Data Import/Export
    Customizable Templates
    Communication Management
    Client Portal
    Case Notes
    Alerts/Notifications
    Accounting
    Automatic Backup
    Document Storage
    Case Management
    Task Management
    Secure Data Storage
    Document Generation
    Client Management
    Archiving & Retention
    Calendar Management
    Contact Management
    Email Management
    File Sharing
    Full Text Search
    Collaboration Tools
    Document Classification
    Invoice Management
    Task Progress Tracking
    Expense Tracking
    Trust Accounting
    Access Controls/Permissions
    Version Control
    Document Review
    Compliance Management
    Third-Party Integrations
    Electronic Signature
    Billable Items Tracking
    Reporting & Statistics
    Audit Trail
    Conflict Management
    Compliance Tracking
    Online Payments
    Payment Processing
    QuickBooks Integration
    Real-Time Reporting
    Reminders
    Search/Filter
    SSL Security
    Bank Reconciliation
    Billable & Non-Billable Hours
    Built-in Accounting
    Timer
    Billing Rate Management
    Customizable Reports
    Customizable Forms
    Docket Management
    Activity Tracking
    Document Capture
    Customizable Fields
    Customer Database
    CRM
    Document Templates
    Drag & Drop
    Activity Dashboard
    Credit Card Processing
    Contract/License Management
    File Conversion
    Contact Database
    For Family Law
    For Lawyers
    Accounting Integration
    Forms Management

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    Value for money rating:

    Starting from

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    Per month

    Pricing details
    Subscription
    Free trial
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    Pricing range

    Smokeball integrations (23)

    Integrations rated by users

    We looked through 297 user reviews, to identify which products are mentioned as Smokeball integrations, and what is the users perception.

    Integration rating: 4.8 (14)

    It allows us to attached the emails to the matter that it belongs to. This way is all in the file and we don't have to search for it in out emails.

    The bi-directional calendar is key. This is not something that was available with our previous software management program.

    Love using Outlook with Smokeball. So easy to link e-mails and attachments.

    PR

    Patricia Rodriguez Armenteros

    Paralegal

    1/3

    Integration rating: 5.0 (4)

    Smokeball pushes journal entries to Quickbooks for payments received against operating account invoices and for costs advanced and reimbursed.

    Would have to defer to my accountant as I input fees into Smokeball but don’t login to QuickBooks on a regular basis.

    JK

    Jonathan Kibler

    Managing Member

    1/2
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    Integration rating: 4.6 (5)

    Does not permit payment requests with financing options through LawPay integration.

    JH

    Jacob Homolya

    Associate Attorney

    Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

    used every day for client documents, I love the integrated forms and templates.

    KL

    Kaley Lackey

    Paralegal

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    Smokeball support options

    Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Phone Support
    Email/Help Desk
    Chat
    Knowledge Base
    FAQs/Forum

    Training options

    Webinars
    Live Online
    Documentation
    Videos

    Smokeball reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8

    /5

    297

    Positive reviews

    97

    %

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend9.27/10
    Rating distribution

    5

    4

    3

    2

    1

    247

    40

    5

    3

    2

    Pros
    I love the ease of use and the ability to always have access to documents even after they are deleted.
    As a sole practitioner I need software that helps keeping my files and billing organized. I have used Smokeball for a few years now and I really appreciate the ease of use and friendly, helpful staff.
    Wonderful company, very responsive to requests and support issues. Great product, wish I would have had this years ago.
    Cons
    Missing deadlines while using this program are hard to come by.
    Sometimes It can be slow to operate and the interface annoying.
    Lack of notification about the messages inside the network.

    Smokeball FAQs

    Q. What type of pricing plans does Smokeball offer?

    Smokeball has the following pricing plans:
    Starting from: $49.00/month
    Pricing model: Subscription
    Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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    Q. Who are the typical users of Smokeball?

    Smokeball has the following typical customers:
    Freelancers, Mid Size Business, Small Business


    Q. What languages does Smokeball support?

    Smokeball supports the following languages:
    English


    Q. Does Smokeball support mobile devices?

    Smokeball supports the following devices:
    Android, iPad, iPhone


    Q. Does Smokeball offer an API?

    No, Smokeball does not have an API available.


    Q. What other apps does Smokeball integrate with?

    Smokeball integrates with the following applications:
    LawPay, Microsoft Outlook, Campaign Monitor by Marigold, DecisionVault, Zapier, Intaker, Smith.ai, Docusign, Kenect, Zoom Workplace, VXT, Hona, Case Status, LawToolBox, RingCentral Engage Voice, QuickBooks Online, Lawmatics, Google Calendar, Microsoft Power BI, HubSpot CRM, Microsoft Word


    Q. What level of support does Smokeball offer?

    Smokeball offers the following support options:
    Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, Chat, Knowledge Base, FAQs/Forum

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