Clio Duo vs Smith.ai
A side-by-side comparison of two AI tools on pricing, fit, and capability.
| 8.9/10 | Rating | 8.6/10 |
| practice-intake | Tier | practice-intake |
| Practice Management AI | Category | Client Intake |
| Clio from ~$49/user/mo + AI add-on ~$39 | Starting price | From ~$285/mo |
| Per-seat add-on | Pricing model | Monthly |
| Cloud SaaS | Deployment | Managed service |
| Yes | Self-serve | Yes |
| Clio firms that want AI inside their existing matter and billing workflows | Best for | Firms that want every prospect call answered and qualified |
Our verdict
On balance, Clio Duo edges ahead at 8.9/10 — but if your budget, tier, or existing stack favors the other, it can be the better fit. Read both full reviews.