Overview
Timeslips by Sage is one of the most established legal billing platforms in the market, with a user base built over decades of deployment at law firms across practice areas and sizes. It focuses exclusively on time tracking, billing, and invoicing — not case management — giving firms granular control over billing workflows without the overhead of a full practice management suite. The platform tracks billable and non-billable time with support for hourly, flat fee, contingency, and mixed billing arrangements. Timeslips generates detailed billing slips that document the specific work performed, time spent, and applicable rates — the level of transparency that institutional and corporate clients often require before approving invoices. Client ledger management tracks payments, outstanding balances, retainer application, and trust activity. Reporting capabilities cover billing productivity, collection rates, matter profitability, and attorney utilization — giving firm management clear visibility into financial performance without exporting to a spreadsheet. Timeslips integrates with QuickBooks for general ledger synchronization, allowing firms to maintain their existing accounting workflow while using Timeslips for billing-specific functions. It supports electronic billing in LEDES format for firms with corporate clients on e-billing platforms. Timeslips is available as desktop software and through Timeslips Anywhere for cloud access. Most popular with solo practitioners and small firms that have used the platform for years and value its deep billing-specific feature set. Pricing is tiered by number of timekeepers.
Key features
Time Tracking
Timer-based and manual time entry. Time slips attach to client and matter records. Multiple timer support for switching between matters.
Billing and Invoicing
Hourly, flat-fee, and contingency billing. Customizable invoice templates with firm branding. Batch billing for multiple clients.
Accounts Receivable
A/R aging reports, late charge calculation, collection letters, and payment application. One of the stronger A/R management toolsets among legacy billing tools.
Trust Accounting
Basic IOLTA trust accounting with client trust ledgers. Adequate for standard trust account management.
Expense Tracking
Log billable and non-billable expenses by matter. Reimburse expenses on invoices with itemized detail.
Reporting
Billing productivity, A/R aging, origination, and realization reports.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Familiar to billing staff at established firms — no retraining required for longtime users
- Stable, proven product with decades of refinement for core billing workflows
- Customizable billing statements and invoice formats
- A/R aging and collections reporting are strong
- Available with a hosted option for remote access
Cons
- Interface has not modernized significantly — looks and feels like legacy software
- No cloud-native browser access — requires desktop installation or hosted server
- Mobile access is limited compared to cloud-native legal billing tools
- Integration ecosystem is narrow vs Clio, MyCase, or Bill4Time
- New firms have better options — Timeslips's primary value is for existing users reluctant to migrate
Pricing
30-day free trial — no credit card required.
Pricing current as of May 2026; verify with vendor before purchasing.
Who it's best for
Best fit for
- Established firms whose billing staff is trained on Timeslips and where migration cost is not justified
- Firms with complex A/R and collections workflows that rely on Timeslips-specific reporting
- Small practices with a single Windows computer for billing that don't need cloud or mobile access
Not a fit for
- New firms — modern cloud billing tools are better in every dimension at comparable cost
- Remote and mobile-first practices needing browser access
- Firms needing integrations with modern practice management and legal tech tools
Frequently asked questions
Timeslips is approximately $45/user/month (annual billing). Contact Sage for current pricing.
Yes. Timeslips is now owned by Sage and continues to receive updates and support.
If your billing staff knows Timeslips and it meets your needs, staying may be the right choice. If you need mobile access, more integrations, or a modern interface, cloud alternatives like Bill4Time ($27), MyCase ($39), or Clio ($49) offer significant improvements.
LEDES billing support is available. Check current version documentation for specific LEDES format support.
A trial is available. Contact Sage for current trial terms.
Partially. Sage Timeslips tracks client trust funds per matter and supports separate IOLTA ledgers per client/matter. However, it lacks a standalone trust reconciliation module — full IOLTA compliance typically requires pairing Timeslips with LawPay or a dedicated trust accounting add-on.