Fewer Clicks, More Progress
With activity tracking and triggered documents, Smokeball automates repeatable work so staff focus on client outcomes, not admin.
⚙️ Feature Comparison
| Capability | Smokeball | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Case Management | ✅ Unified matters, tasks, docs & email | ✅ Matters, tasks & docs |
| Automation | ✅ Activity tracking & document automation | ✅ Templates & workflows |
| Time Capture | ✅ Passive time tracking + timers | ✅ Manual timers |
| Billing & Payments | ✅ Batch invoicing, trust, online pay | ✅ Billing, trust & payments |
| Reporting | ✅ Staff workload & profitability views | ✅ Dashboards & reports |
🌟 Why Choose Smokeball
Automated Time
Capture billables from actual work with minimal effort.
Templates That Work
Document assembly pulls in matter data automatically.
Operational Visibility
See utilization and progress to manage capacity.
Client Convenience
Share files, updates, and payment links securely.
⚡ Workflows & Automation
- Activity tracking automates time capture from daily work.
- Auto‑document creation from matter data reduces manual steps.
- Checklists and triggers keep matters moving without micromanagement.
💳 Time, Billing & Payments
- Automatic time capture plus manual timers for accuracy.
- Trust accounting support and batch invoicing.
- Online payments to accelerate collections.
📄 Documents & Email
- Templates and assembly with merge fields from matter data.
- Email filing and search so communications live with the matter.
- eSign options to finalize faster.
👥 Client Experience
- Secure sharing of documents and updates.
- Intake forms and task reminders minimize back‑and‑forth.
- Payment links and status updates reduce calls.
📊 Reporting & Insights
- Matter progress and workload visibility by staff.
- Revenue, realization, and collections trends at a glance.
- Export to CSV/Excel for deeper analysis.
❓ FAQ
Q: Are automations customizable?
A: Yes—configure templates, triggers, and checklists.
Q: Do automations log changes?
A: Activity logs track events for auditability.
🚀 Final Verdict
For teams drowning in repetitive steps, Smokeball’s automation stands out.
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