Prima.Law

Prima.Law vs Filevine

A side-by-side look at features, pricing and automation, so you can choose the right immigration case management software for your firm.

Prima.Law
$69/user/mo

$69/user/mo billed annually ($79 monthly) for Core + US Immigration. No setup fee, unlimited storage, free onboarding training. Optional AI Credits for AI Case Review from $80/mo per firm.

Best for: solo, small and mid-size immigration firms that want forms, case management, billing and automation in one affordable system.

Filevine
Filevine pricing

Quote only. Immigration requires a separate Immigration License plus Docs+. Implementation through certified partners, usually with separate fees.

Best for: Mid-size and large litigation and personal injury firms.

Why firms choose Prima.Law over Filevine

1

Immigration is our core product

Prima includes 140+ predefined immigration case types, Smart Interviews, package assembly with exhibit tabs, USCIS tracking and Visa Bulletin tracking out of the box.

2

Up and running this week

No implementation partner and no setup fee. Start a free 15-day trial and get free onboarding training.

3

Transparent pricing

$69/user/mo billed annually for immigration case management, published on our site.

4

Automation included

Prima's Zapier app, External API and n8n support give you Filevine-style flexibility without the enterprise price tag.

Prima.Law vs Filevine: full feature comparison

56 features across forms, intake, filing, billing, AI and integrations.

✓Yes◐Limited◔Basic✕NoNot listedVia Zapier / n8nVia API + n8n

“Limited” means the feature is partial, restricted to a higher tier, or a paid add-on. “Not listed” means we couldn’t find it in the vendor’s public materials. “Basic” means a simpler version of the feature: for package assembly, the vendor doesn’t document the full toolset (table of contents, exhibit sheets, page numbering, cover sheet, drag-and-drop ordering, instant renumbering, custom footer, section headings, exhibit label styles and templates). “Via Zapier / n8n” and “Via API + n8n” are capabilities Prima.Law customers build with Prima’s integrations rather than native features. *Needs live demo verification.

FeaturePrima.Law$69/user/moFilevine
Pricing & plans
Pricing published on website✓Yes✕NoCustom quote
Immigration case management, per user/mo (billed annually)$69 all-in (Core $49 + Immigration $20)Not published; Immigration License + Docs+ required
Free trial✓Yes15 days✕NoAI module trial only
No setup or onboarding fee✓YesFree onboarding training✕NoPartner implementation fees
Month-to-month option✓Yes$79/user/mo all-inNot listed
Forms & libraries
USCIS form library✓YesALL USCIS forms◐LimitedPaid ImmigrationAI module
EOIR immigration court forms✓YesALL EOIR forms; paginated court TOCNot listed
DOL / PERM (ETA) forms✓YesALL DOL/ETA forms incl. PERM & LCANot listed
NVC & DOS forms (DS-160, DS-260) with CEAC autofill✓YesALL NVC & DOS forms; Chrome-extension autofillNot listed
California Judicial Council & 58-county forms✓Yes+$20/user add-onNot listed
Forms autofill from the client profile✓YesAutofill + Reverse Autofill; saves as you type✓Yes
Form update turnaround (vendor stated)Usually 1 business day, max 2Within 72 hours
Intake & client experience
Online client questionnaires✓YesSmart Interviews: adaptive, save & resume, prefilled✓Yes
Questionnaires in the client's language✓Yes10 languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Haitian Creole, Dari, Nepali✓Yes170+, machine translated
Lead pipeline (CRM) with lead-to-case conversion✓YesLeads Hub, Kanban, embeddable intake form◐LimitedFilevine Intake (separate product)
Branded client portal✓YesUploads, interviews, forms, USCIS status, invoices✓Yes
Mobile app / mobile client access✓YesMobile-friendly client portal (updated 2026)◐LimitedBrowser shortcuts
Employer / HR access to employee cases◐LimitedCompany representative sees shared employee cases✕No
Filing & tracking
Advanced package assembly✓YesAuto TOC, exhibit sheets, page numbering, cover sheet, drag & drop, instant renumbering, custom footer, section headings, exhibit label styles, templates◔BasicBates numbering tool only
USCIS e-filing✓YesE-file USCIS online forms with the Prima Chrome extension◐LimitedData handoff only
DOL & EOIR online filing autofill✓YesETA-9089, 9035, 9141, 9142B/C, 790A, EOIR-42B & moreNot listed
CBP I-94 & travel history import✓YesChrome extensionNot listed
USCIS case status tracking✓YesBulk updates via the official USCIS API; shown in portal✓Yes
Visa Bulletin & priority date tracking✓YesIncluded; family & employment-based✕No
Document expiration tracking (EAD, parole, passport)✓YesDashboard + expiration reports◐LimitedGeneral deadlines
Practice management
Pre-built case type templates (forms + document checklists + case flow steps)✓Yes140+ ready to use, each complete with forms, document checklists & case flow steps✕NoFirm builds its own
Monday.com-style case boards✓YesTable & Kanban views, drag and drop, custom colored statuses + meta-statuses, saved views, custom columns, group/filter/sort, tags, XLSX export◔BasicFilterable project list
Tasks, deadlines & firm calendar✓YesPriorities, assignees, shared calendars✓Yes
Google & Outlook calendar sync✓Yes✓Yes
Unlimited document storage✓YesNo file-count or file-size limitsNot listed
Custom case types & checklists✓YesBuild your own case templates✓Yes
Client communication
Gmail & Outlook email integration✓YesFree; send, receive & auto-log to client✓Yes
Two-way client texting (SMS/MMS)✓YesOne-to-one, logged to the contact✓Yes
E-signatureVia Zapier / n8nDocuSign, Dropbox Sign or PandaDoc; signed PDF saved to case✓YesVinesign
Email newsletters & marketing campaignsVia Zapier / n8nTag contacts and sync to Mailchimp or Constant ContactNot listed
Phone system call logging✓YesCall logs; auto-log from RingCentral, Dialpad, etc. via Zapier✓Yes
Billing & payments
Time, expenses & invoicing✓YesApproval workflow, partial payments✓Yes
Trust accounting✓YesTrust & operating accounts, client and trust ledgers◐LimitedVia QuickBooks partner
Payment plans with autopay✓YesAuto-generated installment invoicesNot listed
Online card & ACH payments✓YesPrimaPay+ by Confido Legal: 2.95% card, 1% ACH capped at $30✓Yes
QuickBooks OnlineVia Zapier / n8nPayments and customers sync via Zapier✓Yes
AI
AI review of the complete filing package✓YesAI Case Review: chat with the package, answers cite exact pages◐LimitedLOIS case Q&A
AI data extraction from IDs & noticesVia API + n8nBuild with AI agents on the External API + n8n✓Yes
Client data never used to train AI models✓YesZero Model Training Guarantee; TLS 1.3 + AES-256Not listed
In-app AI help assistant✓YesMaya, with handoff to a humanNot listed
Integrations & automation
Zapier integration✓YesWorks on Zapier's free plan; 5,000+ apps✓Yes
Zapier triggers for cases, tasks & payments✓Yes40+ instant triggers incl. passport, EAD & travel history✓Yes
Zapier actions (create cases, contacts, tasks, files)✓Yes13 actions + contact search✓Yes
External / open API✓YesExternal API access (Enterprise plan)✓Yes
n8n workflows & AI agents on your data✓YesBuild n8n automations and AI agents via the External API◐LimitedLOIS agents inside Filevine
Slack / Microsoft Teams notificationsVia Zapier / n8nNew leads, completed checklists, payments & moreVia Zapier / n8n
Direct Clio & PracticePanther integrations✓YesClio two-way sync + “Save to Clio”; PracticePanther import. Pairs great with bothNot listed
Security
Security certifications & encryption✓YesCASA Tier 2 audited & validated; all data encrypted with 256-bit encryption at rest and in transit; web application firewall; U.S.-only data centers; 2FA✓YesSOC 2 Type II; AES-256, TLS 1.2/1.3
Support & onboarding
Data migration◐LimitedClio & PracticePanther imports; ask about others◐LimitedVia partners, extra cost
Training included✓YesFree onboarding training + training courses◐LimitedVia partners
Support channelsPhone, email, live chat, Maya AI assistantChat, phone

A fair look at Filevine

Filevine is owned by Filevine Inc.. It’s a good fit for: mid-size and large litigation and personal injury firms.

Where Filevine is strong

  • Highly customizable case management for litigation
  • Strong AI platform (LOIS) and document management
  • Public API, webhooks and Zapier

What to watch for

  • Immigration is an add-on module, not the core product
  • No Visa Bulletin tracking, employer portal or immigration package assembly found
  • Custom pricing and partner-led implementation
  • Machine-only translation for questionnaires
Integrations & automation

Automate more with Zapier, n8n and the External API

Prima.Law’s Zapier app has 40+ instant triggers (cases, tasks, notes, calls, calendar events, payments, and immigration profile data like passports, EADs and travel history) plus 13 actions, and it works on Zapier’s free plan. Firms on the Prima.Law Enterprise plan’s External API can build n8n workflows, custom apps and AI agents that work directly with their Prima data.

Via Zapier / n8n

Website lead → new case

A website form, Facebook Lead Ad or Calendly booking creates a Prima lead or contact, opens a case of the right type, and assigns an intake task.

Via Zapier / n8n

Retainer e-signature

When a case is created, DocuSign, Dropbox Sign or PandaDoc sends the retainer. The signed PDF is uploaded back to the case automatically.

Via Zapier / n8n

QuickBooks bookkeeping

Every Prima payment transaction posts to QuickBooks Online; new contacts become QuickBooks customers.

Via Zapier / n8n

Team alerts in Slack or Teams

Get notified the moment a lead arrives, a checklist is completed, a task is assigned or a payment comes in.

Via Zapier / n8n

Email marketing

Tag clients (e.g. “TPS” or “H-1B renewal”) and sync them to a Mailchimp or Constant Contact audience for newsletters and announcements.

Via Zapier / n8n

Expiring-document reminders

When a passport, EAD or advance parole record is added or updated, create a follow-up task or calendar reminder.

Via Zapier / n8n

Phone system call logs

RingCentral, Dialpad or Aircall calls are logged to the right contact in Prima automatically.

Via Zapier / n8n

Custom dashboards

Stream new cases, tasks and payments into Google Sheets or Airtable for firm-wide reporting.

Via API + n8n

AI agents on your case data

Use the External API with n8n to build AI agents that triage new leads, extract data from documents or draft tasks and notes in Prima.

Via API + n8n

Sync with your own systems

Keep Prima in sync with your firm's CRM, data warehouse or BI tool, or build a custom client-update app.

See all Prima.Law integrations →

Frequently asked questions

Does Filevine handle immigration?

Filevine offers ImmigrationAI, a module that fills USCIS forms. It requires a separate Filevine Immigration License plus the Docs+ suite, and pricing is quote only.

How long does it take to set up Prima compared to Filevine?

Filevine implementation typically runs through certified partners. Prima has no setup fee: start a free 15-day trial today, and our team provides free onboarding training.

Can Prima automate workflows like Filevine?

Yes. Prima's Zapier app has 40+ instant triggers and 13 actions, and the External API lets you build n8n workflows and AI agents that work directly with your Prima data.

Can I try Prima.Law before switching?

Yes. Start a free 15-day trial with full access, and our team provides free onboarding training.

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Comparison based on publicly available information from each vendor’s website, pricing page, help documentation and public review sites, reviewed in October 2026. Features and prices change often; please confirm details with each vendor. 8am DocketWise, Mitratech INSZoom, Equifax Immigration Case Management, eimmigration by Cerenade, Clio Manage, Filevine, NEUTRINET by AILaw, CampLegal, BlueDot Immigration Software and other product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Prima.Law is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies. Spot something out of date? Let us know and we’ll correct it.

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