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Comparison

CosmoLex vs Tabs3

On the evidence we track, CosmoLex leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

CosmoLex full profile →Tabs3 full profile →
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★CosmoLex59
Tabs335
Score
Vioscale score
CosmoLex59 / 100medium · 56%updating
Tabs335 / 100low · 37%updating
Pricing
Free tier
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✗
Model
CosmoLexfreemium
Tabs3commercial
Price level
CosmoLexhigh
Tabs3high
Starting price
CosmoLex$99
Tabs3$89
Transparent
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✗
Integrations
Count
CosmoLex11
Tabs322
Security
Gdpr
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✓
Soc2
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3–
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for legal billing. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Ledes ebilling aba task codes compliance
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✓
Utbms uniform task based management system
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3✓
Iolta trust accounting auto drawdowns
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✓
Alternative fee arrangements afa tracking
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3-
Corporate ebilling submission portal integration
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3-
AI invoice auditing and markup reduction
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3✗
Quickbooks two way real time sync
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3✓
PCI compliant credit card and ech processing
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✗
Split origination and partner compensation tracking
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3-
SOC2 type ii
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3-
ISO 27001
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3-
Pricing model
CosmoLexMonthly subscription per user
Tabs3Monthly subscription per user

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

CosmoLex

Leader

A cloud-based software suite for small to mid-sized law firms that combines time tracking, invoicing, trust accounting, document management, and client communication into a single integrated system.

Independently observed

Tabs3

A practice management solution available as cloud-hosted or on-premises software that consolidates time tracking, invoicing, trust accounting, financial reporting, and case management to help law firms streamline operations while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

CosmoLex

Leader
from $99/seat/moSubscriptionFree tier10-day trial

From $99/user/mo billed annually. Free 10-day trial.

  • Standard$99/user/mo billed annually
    • Time tracking and invoicing
    • Flexible billing and retainers
    • Credit/debit and ACH payment acceptance
    • LEDES and split billing
    • Trust accounting and ledgers
    • +6 more
as of verify ↗

Tabs3

from $89/user/moSubscription

From $89/user/month for cloud; on-premises option available with custom pricing

  • Tabs3 Cloud$89/user/month (volume discounts may apply)
    • Time tracking with timers
    • Invoicing and statement generation
    • Trust accounting and account management
    • Matter management and calendaring
    • Financial reporting and cash flow tracking
  • Tabs3 OnSiteContact sales
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
CosmoLex✓
Tabs3✓
Self-hosted
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3✓
On-premise
CosmoLex✗
Tabs3✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

CosmoLex

Leader
11 total
  • Microsoft 365
  • Office 365
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Dropbox
  • Zapier
  • Email
  • Calendar
  • E-Signature
  • File Sharing
  • Bank feeds
  • PointOne (AI timekeeping)
Independently observed

Tabs3

22 total
  • QuickBooks
  • iManage
  • NetDocuments
  • Worldox
  • LexShare
  • CalendarRules
  • dtSearch
  • HotDocs
  • Adobe
  • LexCharge
  • Intapp
  • PenSoft
  • BillSync
  • CyberlinkASP
  • Uptime Legal
  • ISI Infortext
  • Visioneer
  • Ricoh ScanSnap
  • Trumpet
  • WordPerfect
  • HelloSign
  • Groupdocs Signature
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.