Pricing · Client Portals

Client portal cost breakdown.

Secure, branded client portals — real 2026 numbers.

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(01) — Overview

The honest numbers.

Client portals let your clients see their matter/order/project status, upload documents, message you, and pay invoices — all in one branded surface. Cost ranges $10,000 to $150,000 based on features.

(02) — Pricing tiers

What each price gets you.

01

Basic Portal

$10,000 – $25,000
6 – 10 weeks
  • Client auth + roles
  • Status dashboard
  • Document upload/download
  • Simple messaging
  • Email notifications
02

Full-Featured Portal

$25,000 – $65,000
10 – 20 weeks
  • E-signature integration
  • Payment processing
  • Real-time messaging
  • Custom workflows per client type
  • Analytics + reporting
  • Multi-language
03

Enterprise Portal

$60,000 – $150,000+
20 – 40 weeks
  • SSO + multi-tenant
  • HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance
  • Full audit logging
  • API for client integration
  • White-label for multi-brand
  • Advanced permission model
(03) — Cost drivers

What actually moves the price.

Authentication requirements

Email/password: baseline. SSO with client's IdP: $8,000–$20,000.

Integration with practice/case management

Clio, MyCase, Filevine each add $3,000–$12,000 to sync data properly.

E-signature

DocuSign or Adobe Sign integration: $3,000–$8,000.

Real-time messaging

Adds $8,000–$20,000. Consider third-party (Intercom, Front) as alternative.

Compliance

HIPAA or SOC 2 adds $20,000+ but required for healthcare and financial services.

(04) — Hidden costs

What most quotes leave out.

  • Hosting + infrastructure ($100–$1,500/month)
  • E-signature platform (DocuSign $10-40/user/month, Adobe Sign similar)
  • Payment processing (Stripe fees on invoices)
  • Ongoing maintenance ($1,500–$8,000/month)
  • Client training + support
(05) — FAQ

Common questions.

If Clio or MyCase's portal fits, yes. Custom pays off when branding, integrations, or specific workflows matter.
40–70% of clients based on our data. Higher when portal is well-designed and simplifies their experience.
For professional services with recurring client interaction, usually yes. Reduces email volume 30–50%, improves NPS materially.
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