Quilia vs Clio Sign: 2026 Comparison
Compare Quilia and Clio Sign for law firms. See features, pricing, and which solution is right for your practice.
Clio Sign is a convenient add-on if you already use Clio, but it is limited to email delivery and restrictive signature caps on lower plans. Quilia Ink delivers via push notification and SMS with unlimited signatures on every plan.
What Clio Sign offers: Clio Sign is the built-in e-signature feature in Clio Manage, powered by Dropbox Sign. It is included in all Clio plans but with tiered limits: 3 signatures/month on EasyStart, 15 on Essentials, and unlimited on Advanced and Expand plans. Signers are notified by email, with SMS available on some plans.
What Your Clients Can Do
Quilia turns passive clients into active participants. Here's what clients can actually do in each platform.
| Client Action | Quilia | Clio Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Sign documents from a push notification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sign inside an app they already use | ✓ | ✗ |
| View fields in a clean, extracted form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sign without creating a new account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receive SMS notification to sign | ✓ | US/Canada only |
| Access signed documents alongside case data | ✓ | In Clio only |
| Draw or type their signature | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sign on any device (iOS, Android, web) | ✓ | ✓ |
How Quilia Automates Client Engagement
Every client action is work your team didn't have to do. Here's what happens automatically with Quilia.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Quilia | Clio Sign | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited signatures on every plan | ✓ | Advanced+ only | high |
| Push notification delivery | ✓ | ✗ | high |
| SMS delivery | ✓ | Limited | high |
| Works with multiple CMS platforms | ✓ | Clio only | high |
| Fields extracted into readable form | ✓ | ✗ | medium |
| Reusable templates | ✓ | ✓ | medium |
| Audit trail | ✓ | ✓ | medium |
| HIPAA-compliant storage | ✓ | Not confirmed | high |
| No per-signature fees | ✓ | ✓ | medium |
| Legally binding (ESIGN/UETA) | ✓ | ✓ | medium |
Pros and Cons
Quilia Advantages
- ✓Push notification + SMS delivery on every plan
- ✓Unlimited signatures regardless of plan tier
- ✓Works with multiple CMS platforms, not just Clio
- ✓Clients sign inside the app they already use
- ✓HIPAA-compliant storage and audit trail
- ✓Fields extracted into a clean, readable form on mobile
Clio Sign Advantages
- •Clio Sign is included with Clio at no extra cost
- •Convenient for firms already deep in the Clio ecosystem
- •No separate tool to manage — it is part of Clio
- •Clio Draft can auto-populate documents before signing
Our Verdict
Clio Sign is a convenient option if you are already on a higher-tier Clio plan. But with only 3-15 signatures per month on lower plans, email-only delivery on most configurations, and no support for other CMS platforms, it has real limitations for busy firms. Quilia Ink gives you unlimited signatures on every plan, delivers via push notification and SMS, and works across all major legal CMS platforms — including Clio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Clio Sign work?
Clio Sign is built into Clio Manage and powered by Dropbox Sign. You create a document, add signature fields, and send it to your client. The client receives an email with a link to sign in their browser. Signed documents are stored in Clio. SMS notifications are available on some plans for US and Canadian phone numbers.
How many signatures do I get with Clio Sign?
It depends on your Clio plan. EasyStart includes 3 signatures per month, Essentials includes 15, and Advanced and Expand include unlimited. If you need more than 15 signatures per month, you need to be on a $119+/user/month Clio plan. Quilia Ink includes unlimited signatures on every plan.
Can I use Quilia Ink if I use Clio?
Yes. Quilia integrates with Clio. You can use Quilia Ink for e-signatures and have the signed documents sync back to your Clio case files automatically. You get unlimited signatures, push notification delivery, and SMS — without needing a higher-tier Clio plan.
Does Clio Sign work with other case management systems?
No. Clio Sign only works within the Clio ecosystem. If you ever switch CMS platforms, you lose your e-signature capability. Quilia Ink works with Clio, Filevine, MyCase, Neos, SmartAdvocate, and CasePeer.
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