Kleos vs Open Practice

Kleos is cloud-native legal practice management software that requires an internet connection. Its app is available for iOS and Android, and it integrates with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Time management syncs in real time with Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar. Kleos Connect enables secure document sharing with clients or third parties, and online payments can be accepted through Stripe. Three plans are listed: Core, Advanced, and Advanced+. Core includes 15 GB of cloud storage, Advanced 25 GB, and Advanced+ 30 GB. Advanced and Advanced+ include business reports and Microsoft Teams; Advanced+ adds SSO. An API is unavailable in Core and offered as an add-on for the two higher plans. The service is GDPR compliant and certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and 22301:2019. European data centers use HTTPS, TLS 1.2, and AES 256. Support includes phone assistance five days weekly and a digital ticket system available 24/7. Pricing is on request, and no free plan or trial terms are stated.

Open Practice is a legal practice management system developed with Australian legal professionals for mid-to-large law firms. It combines matter-centric workflows with trust accounting, financials, mobile support, fixed-fee requirements, and traditional practice management functions. Listed tools include customisable forms and precedents, reports, CRM, tasks, and diary functions, with role-based security. Its data integration supports search, electronic contracts, and document management; integrations include GlobalX information searches, PEXA and other national conveyancing and settlement services, Microsoft Office, and document management systems. The maker describes capacity from 5 to hundreds of concurrent users across multiple branches. It offers implementation, data conversion, project management, online or onsite training, upgrades, and customisation. Pricing is per user, but no amount is published; the maker states there are no long-term contracts. Free helpdesk services are part of an annually renewed Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement. Open Practice is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows.