Comparison
FilePro alternative Australia for Australian law firms
If you are searching for a FilePro alternative in Australia, CounselOS offers assisted migration from your export, trust entries preserved entry-for-entry, and practice management with governed AI on per-firm pricing. Migration is a guided project with our team and your principal’s sign-off — not a self-serve upload alone.
Who this page is for
Principals and practice managers on FilePro who want Australian hosting, trust accounting in the same system as matters, and a clear switch plan before the shutdown deadline.
Why firms consider switching
FilePro’s retirement forces a platform decision. Many firms want month-to-month terms, migration validation on trust balances, and AI that stays inside the matter with lawyer review — without per-seat pricing that punishes small teams.
Migration considerations
Supported today: FilePro and LawMaster exports via assisted import. We produce a row-count report, trial load, trust reconciliation, and a validation report before go-live. See our FilePro migration checklist for a principal’s view of the steps.
How CounselOS compares
CounselOS is built for switching firms: FilePro import tooling, trust reconciliation reports, compliance calendar, client portal, and an approval inbox for AI and billing — with honest notes on which integrations are live per firm after onboarding.
Feature comparison
FilePro is winding down — firms need a deliberate migration path before December 2026. Ratings reflect our product team's assessment for typical Australian firms — verify against your requirements in a demo.
| Feature | CounselOS | FilePro | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built FilePro migration tooling | |||
| Trust entries migrated without alteration | |||
| Migration validation report | |||
| Full AU trust accounting (in product) | |||
| Governed AI with approval inbox | |||
| Per-firm pricing | |||
| Month-to-month, no exit fees | |||
| Compliance calendar & limitation alerts | |||
| Client portal | |||
| Platform actively developed for AU firms |
Honest limitations
Five-business-day migration is a target, not a guarantee. Bank feeds, e-sign, and publisher research are enabled per firm after onboarding — we confirm scope before you commit.
Legal research uses governed AI with citation checking. Connections to paid publishers (such as Lexis or Jade) are only available when your firm has a signed arrangement — website demos may use sample cases, not a live publisher feed.
Record time in the CounselOS web app, including activity hints while you work in the browser. Microsoft Word and Outlook add-ins are available on Professional and Enterprise plans.
Conflict checking helps your team spot potential issues across clients and matters. It supports your professional judgment — principals can hold matters and approve releases when needed.
Trust accounting is built for Australian state and territory rules. Migration validation and external accountant review are part of standard onboarding for firms moving from another platform.
Common questions
How long does a typical migration take?
We target five business days from export to operational for FilePro and LawMaster firms, depending on data quality and firm size. Your principal signs off before go-live.
Do matter numbers change after migration?
No. Existing matter numbers are preserved so your team and clients see consistent references.
Can we run CounselOS in parallel before cutover?
Yes. Many firms trial one practice area in CounselOS while FilePro stays read-only for reference.
What if our FilePro export has data quality issues?
We flag discrepancies during the trial load. Your principal reviews and signs off before go-live — nothing is hidden.
How do we migrate from FilePro step by step?
Start with our migration overview and FilePro checklist, then book a migration assessment with an anonymised export.
Next steps
Compare pricing for your firm size, walk through features, or book a migration assessment with your export.
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