Knackly vs. Clio Draft
Legal teams are making the switch to Knackly for a reason. Explore how our modern platform compares to Clio Draft for both simple and complex document automation.
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What's the difference between Knackly and Clio Draft?
Clio Draft does a decent job with basic document automation. But once you look beyond the surface, its limitations become hard to ignore. Knackly gives you the same core functionality with more flexibility, deeper customization, and better long-term value.
More seamless integrations
Clio Draft's one-way Clio Manage connection can lead to syncing delays and missing data. Knackly supports two-way data flow, keeping your documents and practice management system perfectly aligned.
Better value for growing teams
Clio Draft costs $99 per user per month, which adds up as your team scales. Knackly offers flexible, transparent pricing so you can grow without high per-user fees.
More control over complex workflows
Clio Draft is fine for simple templates, but customization is limited as workflows get more complex. Knackly handles advanced automation, dynamic templates, and multi-step processes with ease.
6 reasons to choose Knackly over Clio draft
Not sure yet? Here's why legal teams are switching from Clio Draft to Knackly:
Keep your data in sync automatically
Clio Draft's one-way integration only pulls data from Clio, creating extra manual steps to keep information updated. Knackly supports two-way data syncing, so changes are reflected everywhere without additional work.
- Automatically update data in both systems without manual edits
- Avoid syncing delays and missing client details
- Keep your documents and case management system perfectly aligned
Scale without paying more per user
At $110-$150 per user per month, Clio Draft's pricing can become a major expense as your firm grows. Knackly offers flexible, transparent pricing without per-user costs, so you can expand your team and automation capabilities without watching your budget skyrocket.
- Add team members without increasing costs
- Access advanced automation features on every plan
- Scale confidently as your practice grows
Automate even the most complex workflows
Clio Draft handles straightforward templates well, but can become restrictive as documents and workflows become more complex. Knackly is built to handle more sophisticated automation, from branching logic and multi-step processes to dynamic templates that adapt in real time to client inputs.
- Automate advanced workflows without custom code or add-ons
- Use conditional logic to create highly tailored document experiences
- Streamline complex processes into a single, easy-to-manage workflow
Grow your practice through efficiency & accuracy
Draft high-quality, accurate documents in a fraction of the time without spending thousands or hiring more staff. Spend the time you save proactively helping your clients and winning new business. That's how Knackly users grow their practices.
Reuse data across projects and templates
Clio Draft pulls data from Clio Manage into your documents, but it doesn't store that information in a way that's easily reusable across new workflows. This often means re-entering or re-mapping fields for future document sets; especially if you need data that isn't already in Clio. Knackly centralizes client information so it can be reused across matters, projects, and templates, saving time and reducing repetitive work.
- Enter client details once and use them everywhere
- Reuse data for future projects and ongoing matters
- Speed up document creation for recurring clients and complex cases
Generate entire document sets from a single intake
Clio Draft can generate multiple documents, but doing so usually requires setting up and linking each template manually. Knackly streamlines this process by allowing you to generate entire document sets from a single client intake, automatically showing only the questions relevant to each document.
- Save time by producing multiple documents in one workflow
- Reduce errors and inconsistencies across related documents
- Offer a smoother client experience with fewer redundant questions
Connect with the rest of your tech stack
Clio Draft works best within the Clio ecosystem but offers limited flexibility beyond it. Knackly connects to a much broader range of tools, including the best-in-class Clio integration, NetDocuments, and SecureSign, and integrates with over 8,000 apps via Zapier.
- Expand your automation beyond the Clio ecosystem
- Automate tasks across your existing tools and platforms
- Build custom integrations tailored to your firm's processes
- See a summary of important client data at a glance
Want a deeper look at why legal teams are moving away from Clio Draft?
Read our full breakdown of Clio Draft alternatives.
Knackly vs. Clio Draft: Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Pricing | Transparent, scalable pricing with no per-user fees | $99 per user/month |
| Implementation | Fast setup with a no-code builder and reusable logic | Easy to start, but complex workflows require more manual setup |
| Time Savings | Shared logic and automation cut setup and maintenance time. | More manual work needed for complex templates and workflows. |
| Data Synching | Two-way sync keeps data up-to-date across platforms automatically. | One-way integration - changes in documents don't sync back to Clio. |
| Client Data Reuse | Centralized data easily reused across projects. | Data often tied to individual workflows unless stored in Clio Manage. |
| Multi-Document Generation | Create multiple documents from one intake. | Supported, but setting up multiple documents requires more manual configuration and field mapping. |
| Integrations | Connect with Clio, NetDocuments, DocuSign, Zapier, and more. | Mostly limited to the Clio ecosystem with fewer external integrations. |
| API & Customization | Open API for custom integrations and advanced flexibility. | No open API, limiting customization beyond built-in features. |
Our customers are happy. Yours will be too!
It's not just us-buyers on Capterra are saying the same thing about their experience with Knackly.
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If your automation needs extend beyond the Clio ecosystem, Knackly is the clear winner.
"This is a really great product. It is still being refined. Eventually this will be the product to use regardless. There are still some missing features that some people might miss but overall really great."
Michael S.
Operations Manager
"I've been able to do everything I have needed to do in Knackly so far. I like using the external client interviews and look forward to the coming improvements they will release."
Daniel V.
Attorney
"I'm still in the implementation phase but so far it is an amazing product. There is a little bit of a learning curve but the customer support is fabulous!"
Noel M.
Owner
Clio Draft or Knackly? It's an easy choice!
If your automation needs extend beyond the Clio ecosystem, Knackly is the clear winner. Knackly's document automation improves how you create legal and business documents. Instead of manually editing templates or copying old files, you fill out a guided form that captures all necessary information. The system then assembles a perfectly formatted document tailored to each client or case - automatically and instantly.
This means fewer mistakes, stronger consistency, and significant time savings. Whether you're creating contracts, estate plans, letters, or intake forms, document automation empowers your team to work smarter and deliver professional results faster than ever before. Getting started is simple with flexible monthly or annual plans, and you can cancel at any time for any reason.
Start building faster, smarter workflows today.