Best Legal Workflow Automation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: BriefBox is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Intapp Intake and MatterSuite Matter Intake. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Openfront Law Firm. The lowest first paid tier on this page is LegalOperator at $20/mo.
Legal workflow tools can help organize recurring processes from client intake through matter tasks and document assembly. Compare approval routing, audit logs, and single sign-on alongside API access to understand how each option handles process flow and oversight. Client intake and matter task management are also among the criteria, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. BriefBox, Intapp Intake, and DecisionVault lead the ranking, followed by Mitratech CaseCloud and Lawmatics. Consider which workflow stages you need to manage, then weigh the listed capabilities against your access and review requirements.
22 legal workflow automation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 BriefBox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Client intake: YesApproval routing: Yes
- 2 Intapp Intake iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Client intake: YesApproval routing: Yes
- 3 MatterSuite Matter Intake iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9
- 4 Mitratech TAP iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8
- 5 Lawmatics iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8
- 6 Lawcadia No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7 Client intake: YesApproval routing: YesMatter task management: Yes
- 7 Openfront Law Firm No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$49/mo Client intake: YesApproval routing: YesMatter task management: Yes
- 8 DecisionVault iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$83/mo Client intake: Yes
- 9 Checkbox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4
- 10 Litify No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Client intake: Yes
- 11 MyLegal LOOP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Client intake: YesApproval routing: YesMatter task management: Yes
- 12 Docassemble No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7Free
- 13 PerfectLaw DMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 14 LegalOperator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6$20/mo Client intake: YesMatter task management: Yes
- 15 MatterFit No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Client intake: YesApproval routing: Yes
- 16 OBE Legal Intake Software iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1
- 17 Captorra Intake No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0
- 18 DocJuris No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 19 OnitX CLM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 20 Clio Grow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8
- 21 Law Ruler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 22 Lexis+ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.1
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Questions about this list
Which legal workflow automation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
BriefBox is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 9.3. Intapp Intake is second and MatterSuite Matter Intake third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, LegalOperator has the lowest first paid tier we found: $20/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.