Tenths vs Bill4Time 2026 — Best Bill4Time Alternative for Attorneys

	Tenths	Bill4Time
Monthly Cost	$8.99 Per user. Free tier available.	$27 – $89 Per user, per month
Platform	Native iOS, iPad, Mac	Web-based + mobile apps
Encryption	End-to-endYou hold the keys	Encrypted backups
AI Assistant	Included freeApple Intelligence	No
Trust Accounting	✕	✓Legal Pro+
Lock Screen Widgets	✓	✕
Dynamic Island	✓	✕

Mobile-First

Track Time Anywhere

Bill4Time was built for the desktop web. Their mobile app exists, but it's secondary to the browser experience.

Tenths was built mobile-first. Every interaction is designed for one-handed use, quick entry, and staying out of your way when you're focused on work.

Start timers from your lock screen
See running time in Dynamic Island
Voice-to-entry with AI
Works offline, syncs when connected

Tenths timer showing mobile-first design

Pricing

$8.99 vs $49 Per User

Bill4Time's Legal Pro plan costs $49/user/month. Tenths Plus is $8.99/user/month — same unlimited exports, same professional features.

3-person firm, 1 year

Bill4Time $1,764

Tenths $324

You save $1,440/year

82%

Less per user than
Bill4Time Legal Pro

Privacy

True End-to-End Encryption

Bill4Time offers encrypted backups on their servers.

Tenths doesn't store your data at all. Everything lives in your Apple iCloud account as encrypted ciphertext. We never see it, we never hold it, we can't access it.

Learn About Our Security

Your data. Your keys.

AI Assistant

Voice-to-Entry, Free

Bill4Time doesn't have AI assistance. You enter time the traditional way: forms, dropdowns, and manual input.

Tenths includes AI-powered voice-to-entry at no extra cost. Just describe your work naturally:

"45 minutes on the Anderson deposition prep"

Entry created: Anderson • Deposition Prep • 0.8 tenths

Apple Native

Built for Your Devices

Bill4Time is a web app first. Tenths is native SwiftUI, built specifically for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Lock screen widgets — Start timers without unlocking
Dynamic Island — Timer stays visible on iPhone 14 Pro+
Live Activities — Persistent timer on your lock screen
iCloud sync — Automatic, encrypted, no account needed
Mac Catalyst — Full app on your Mac, not just a web view

When Bill4Time Makes Sense

Bill4Time is a good choice if you need trust accounting, LEDES billing, or conflict checking built into your time tracking system. It's designed for firms that want an all-in-one billing platform.

But if your accounting software handles trust accounts, and you just need fast, reliable time tracking with professional exports — Tenths is simpler, cheaper, and more pleasant to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tenths cheaper than Bill4Time?

Yes. Tenths costs $8.99/user/month compared to Bill4Time's $49/user/month (Legal Pro). For a 3-person firm, that's $324/year vs $1,764/year — saving you $1,440 annually.

Does Tenths have trust accounting like Bill4Time?

No. Tenths focuses on time tracking and billing exports. If you need trust accounting, LEDES billing, or conflict checking, Bill4Time may be a better fit. Many attorneys use Tenths for time tracking alongside separate accounting software.

Is Tenths mobile-first?

Yes. Tenths was designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac from the ground up. Features like lock screen widgets, Dynamic Island timers, and voice-to-entry make time tracking faster on mobile than any web-based solution.

How is Tenths more secure than Bill4Time?

Tenths uses end-to-end encryption where all data is stored in your personal iCloud account as encrypted ciphertext. Tenths never stores or has access to your data. Bill4Time stores encrypted backups on their servers.

Tenths vs Bill4Time