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PracticePanther vs Teamwork

PracticePanther logo

PracticePanther

Professional Services

Legal practice management software for law firms

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teamwork logo

Teamwork

Professional Services

Project management software that lets you work your way

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Teamwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: PracticePanther trust accounting and operating accounting tools are reserved for the top Business Pro tier at $124/month per user, unavailable on the $59 Solo or $79 Essential plans, per practicepanther.com, August 2026; Teamwork the free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PracticePanther and Teamwork actually diverge.

Attributes where PracticePanther and Teamwork differ
AttributePracticePantherTeamwork
Starting price$49/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Professional Services).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in PracticePanther

Nothing recorded that Teamwork does not also cover.

Only in Teamwork

  • Task management
  • Gantt charts
  • Board view
  • Time tracking
  • Project templates
  • Client management
  • Invoicing
  • Resource scheduling

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

PracticePanther

  • Legal case management and client matter organizationnot Teamwork
  • Time and expense tracking for billable hoursnot Teamwork
  • Secure client communication via portals and textingnot Teamwork
  • Practice automation and document generationnot Teamwork
  • Trust and operating account reconciliationnot Teamwork

Teamwork

  • Project and task management for client services teamsnot PracticePanther
  • Tracking billable time, budgets and profitability against projectsnot PracticePanther

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

PracticePanther

  • Trust accounting and operating accounting tools are reserved for the top Business Pro tier at $124/month per user, unavailable on the $59 Solo or $79 Essential plans, per practicepanther.com, August 2026

Teamwork

  • The free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Projects are capped even on paid plans, at 300 on Basics and 600 on Accelerate
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 100 on free, 20,000 on Accelerate and 100,000 on Optimize
  • Single sign on is Enterprise only
  • The two highest tiers publish no price at all

Pricing, plan by plan

PracticePanther

$49/month
  • Solo$49/month
    • Contact management
    • Time tracking
    • Secure client portals
  • Solo$59/month
    • Contact management
    • Time tracking
    • Secure client portals
  • Essential$69/month
  • Essential$79/month

Teamwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 projects
    • Max 5 users
    • Task/list/board/Gantt views
  • Basics$9.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited templates
  • Accelerate$24.99/month
    • All Basics features
    • Smart forms
    • 20,000 automations
  • Optimize$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Quoting
    • 100,000 automations

Which should you pick?

Choose PracticePanther if

Nothing in the data separates PracticePanther from Teamwork on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

PracticePanther review

Choose Teamwork if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Teamwork review

Questions people ask

Is PracticePanther or Teamwork better?
Neither clearly leads. PracticePanther starts at $49/month and Teamwork at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PracticePanther or Teamwork?
Teamwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for PracticePanther and Free for Teamwork.
Does PracticePanther or Teamwork run on more platforms?
PracticePanther runs on Web. Teamwork runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
Can I use Teamwork for free?
Yes. Teamwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PracticePanther starts at $49/month.
What is PracticePanther best used for?
PracticePanther is most often used for legal case management and client matter organization, time and expense tracking for billable hours, secure client communication via portals and texting, practice automation and document generation. Of those, legal case management and client matter organization and time and expense tracking for billable hours are not what Teamwork is typically brought in for.
What can PracticePanther do that Teamwork cannot?
Teamwork covers Task management, Gantt charts, Board view, Time tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PracticePanther: Is there a free trial for Practice Panther?

Yes, Practice Panther offers a 7-day free trial requiring only an email address with no credit card needed.

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Teamwork: What is the difference between Basics and Accelerate plans?

Basics ($9.99/user/month) includes time tracking and basic automations (100 limit). Accelerate ($24.99/user/month) adds smart forms, capacity planning, 20,000 automations, client invoicing, and integrations with HubSpot and QuickBooks.

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PracticePanther: How much do annual subscriptions cost compared to monthly billing?

Annual billing saves approximately $120 per user annually across all tiers when compared to monthly billing.

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Teamwork: How much do I save with annual billing?

Annual subscriptions save 29% compared to monthly billing on paid plans. The Free plan is not affected.

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PracticePanther: What is the cheapest Practice Panther plan?

The Solo plan is the most affordable option at $49 per month when billed annually, or $59 per month on a monthly subscription.

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Teamwork: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, 14-day free trials are available for Basics and Accelerate plans. No credit card is required.

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