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Overview

NextChapter

4.8

(134)

Pricing

Starting at $159.00 one time

About NextChapter

NextChapter is a comprehensive and user-friendly bankruptcy software solution designed specifically for attorneys and law firms. With its robust features and intuitive interface, NextChapter streamlines the entire process of handling, filing, and preparing bankruptcy cases.

Equipped with a range of tools including forms, questionnaires, and document checklists, NextChapter empowers legal professionals to efficiently manage bankruptcy cases from start to finish. Attorneys can easily navigate through the software to access all necessary information and documents, ensuring a smooth and organized workflow.

One of the standout features of NextChapter is its powerful communication capabilities. Attorneys can effortlessly stay connected with clients by sending reminders about upcoming hearings and appointments. Additionally, the software enables them to view and refer back to previous conversations, providing a comprehensive history of client interactions. The ability to enable or disable text receipts offers flexibility and convenience for both attorneys and clients. NextChapter also includes a convenient chat box feature, enabling seamless SMS communication with debtors.

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NextChapter Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $159.00 one time

Free Trial

Free Version

Pro Basic (1-4)

$159.00

one time

Plan includes:

100% Cloud Access
11
12
13
Automatic Updates
Case Management Tools
Chapter 7
Clio Integration
Credit Report Integration
ECF Integration

Pro Basic (5-11)

$159.00

one time

Plan includes:

100% Cloud Access
11
12
13
Automatic Updates
Case Management Tools
Chapter 7
Clio Integration
Credit Report Integration
ECF Integration

Pro Basic Unlimited

$999.00

flat rate, per year

Plan includes:

100% Cloud Access
10% Discount on Complete
11
12
13
+$99 Per User Over 6
Attorney Fee Reporting
Automatic Updates
Calendar Integration
Case Management Tools

Pro+ (1-11)

$1,099.00

flat rate, per year

Plan includes:

100% Cloud Access
10% Discount on Complete
11
12
13
+$99 Per User Over 6
Attorney Fee Reporting
Automatic Updates
Calendar Integration
Case Management Tools

Pro+ Unlimited

$1,599.00

flat rate, per year

Plan includes:

100% Cloud Access
10% Discount on Complete
11
12
13
+$99 Per User Over 6
Attorney Fee Reporting
Automatic Updates
Calendar Integration
Case Management Tools

Whoa

$1,999.00

flat rate, per year

Plan includes:

100% Cloud Access
10% Discount on Complete
11
12
13
+$99 Per User Over 6
Attorney Fee Reporting
Automatic Updates
Calendar Integration
Case Management Tools

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NextChapter Features

Popular features found in Bankruptcy
Calculators
Client Management
Critical Date Alerts
Document Management
Electronic Filing
Forms Automation
Legal Forms Library
More features of NextChapter
Activity Dashboard
Bankruptcy Case Management
Calendar Management
Case Management
Client Portal
Contact Management
Customizable Forms
Data Import/Export
Deadline Management
Document Storage
Exemption Management
For Lawyers
Reminders
Search/Filter
Task Management
Third-Party Integrations
Time & Expense Tracking
Time Tracking

NextChapter Integrations

Google Calendar

Clio

NextChapter User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

Ratings Breakdown

87%

10%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.7

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

4.9

Functionality

4.6

Tanya D.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed February 2026

Great Platform, Even Better Customer Service!

Overall, we have really enjoyed using this software for our comprehensive case management and anticipate future use. Thank you for the great platform and customer service. We would recommend!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We have really enjoyed using NextChapter for case management so far. The platform is very user-friendly with logical case flow, file previews with data inputs being very straightforward. As a collaborative tool, it provides real-time updates with our internal stakeholder contributions and makes case progression simplified. One of our favorite things that stands above other management systems that we have used is the friendly and attentive customer service. We have had several instances where we had a question or issue arise that needed more than the platform Q&A. Every time, the agent exemplified a level of customer service that is rare. They were careful to understand the issue and provide options to resolution or suggestion to a work around.

Cons:

So far, we’ve only encountered one limitation. Expanding the CSV import/export functionality to include more detailed case information fields would be extremely beneficial. When working with large volumes of data, manual entry is simply not a practical solution. That said, when we raised this concern, the support team was receptive and understood the need. They submitted the suggestion for consideration in a future product update, which we appreciated.

Julianne F.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

Self-Employed

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2025

First Class Product and First Class Support

More than anything else, the customer service is impeccable, prompt and friendly. AND. they listen to your suggestions to improve and ACTUALLY implement.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I was using ancient bankruptcy software for years, and they sold out and tried to sell me to their acquirer, Best Case. Just then, NextChapter was in beta and I agreed to test it. I immediately thought it was the best iteration that this program could ever be. 3 years later, I feel even more convinced. I can't think of software that I found more suited for any purpose...kudos to the Next Chapter team.

Cons:

Some of the flow is a little confusing, and takes some getting used to, but once you get it, it is a piece of cake.

Reasons for choosing NextChapter

I saw it in demo/beta and loved it and the development team was really accessible and receptive

Reasons for switching to NextChapter

They were getting bought out and forcing move to Best Case

Joshua R.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2021

Review of NextChapter

Positive experience. Easy to use and even when we run into issues the customer service team is great at fixing the issue.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Previously 5

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Super easy to use. Even the most inexperienced user could use it with ease.

Cons:

No complaints. The service has been everything we needed.

Kathryn C.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed January 2026

Next Chapter, This Season

great, I think it could use some layout changes but it is a great start for now. Thank you for having a good product

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like how user friendly it is, how accessible it is and all the information that is available to us in a page

Cons:

having to go to 20 different pages to find general info. Like, I would like to see PACERS more accessible to the first page.

Jeannie B.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

Fantastic Bankruptcy System

Very happy with the system. Always finding something else I can put to good use!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I have been so very happy with our Firm's decision to switch over to Next Chapter. There are SO MANY features that have made my job easier. Setting up email reminders so clients turn in paperwork, take credit classes, etc., are invaluable. I don't have to be the one to constantly remember to do this for each and every client anymore. I can text clients through next chapter so they don't have access to my personal phone. The flow of entering a case is easy, clear and you are able to easily move around. They have a complete online Help library that walks you through doing anything on their system and truly nice online chat help. Very happy we make the switch to Next Chapter!

Cons:

Honestly, I have not found anything that deserves a con.

Reasons for switching to NextChapter

Cost was the primary reason, but it turned out to be a great decision.

Vendor Response

Wow, what a great review, Jeannie. Thank you so much! It sounds like you've found so many ways to make NextChapter work for your firm. Lots of users could learn from your tips and tools!

Replied February 2025

April L.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

2-10 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

seamless bankruptcy preparation

Our firm has been exclusively using NextChapter to prepare Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies are a few years. I discovered the product during a google search for a cloud product that we could utilize on a case by case basis. I signed up for the free trial and it met all of my expectations.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

NextChapter is very user friendly and easy to navigate. As a small law firm, we don't have the need for a product license, and NextChapter's " pay as you go" feature is convenient and cost effective for the 1-3 cases a year we file. The case setup and schedule organization is easy to navigate when entering debtor information. Adding creditors is very simple and you can save common creditors to avoid retyping for each case.

Cons:

It can be a little tricky at first use to decipher how all of the information is linked and displayed on the schedules. I utilize the "preview" feature frequently to confirm the information I entered is displayed in the correct schedule/location of the petition. There is a learning curve, but after familiarizing yourself through trial/error you understand the process.

Reasons for choosing NextChapter

It was more cost effective than using Best Case, and I felt Best Case online was more complicated to use than the desktop version.

Reasons for switching to NextChapter

We were using Best Case through a product license and just weren't getting a great value of it due to the cost versus the amount of bankruptcy cases we were filing every year.

Vendor Response

Thanks so much for the thoughtful review, April! We appreciate that you've taken the time to learn the app and utilize its various features to suit your firm's needs.

Replied February 2025

Susan B.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

Self-Employed

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

NextChapter = User Friendly & Efficient

I really enjoy using NextChapter as a cloud-based system to manage and file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. My interactions with NextChapter staff has been extremely positive and everyone has been eager to help me when I have questions. The interface is intuitive and user friendly, which has greatly decreased the time spent putting together the bankruptcy petition.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

NextChapter is intuitive and user friendly. The system interface populates the necessary fields on the bankruptcy petition, which makes it easier and less time consuming to complete a bankruptcy petition. All of my interactions with NextChapter and its associates has been positive! Everyone is responsive and eager to assist if I ever have any questions or need help.

Cons:

When I am entering information on lawsuits and judgment liens the information doesn't seem to cross-populate so I need to go back and double check those entries.

Reasons for switching to NextChapter

It became too expensive, and then once I changed I liked the cloud-based system.

Vendor Response

Thanks so much for the great review, Susan! We are so pleased to hear NextChapter has been a positive experience for you - both through the app and our staff!

Replied February 2025

Sean D.

Verified reviewer

Legal Services

2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed May 2024

Quality Product & Exceptional Service

Very positive overall. Most troubles that we ran in to had to do with the learning curve of having switched from a different product. I do feel that this product is the "better" system for entering and managing the data, but it may take some time to conceptualize if you're transitioning from a different system, especially when it comes to determining how data is linked amongst the various forms. There are a number of features we have yet to implement or explore but that are very appealing.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The product is very adept in managing data entry; the responsiveness of the product to the addition, deletion, or editing of data is instantaneous. No buffering or timing out! The 'help' resource is the most comprehensive I have experienced and is very useful in walking you through how to use features and provides step by step instructions (with visuals) for things like e-filing.

Cons:

We are just beginning to utilize the My Chapter client portal feature. So far, we wish some adjustments could be made, such as being able to review the data entry in pdf format prior to having to first submit/accept it to the portal. It would also be nice if this process wasn't 'all or nothing', meaning that a client cannot subsequently add additional information via the portal. While we understand the how and why, hopefully upgrades can be made in the future.

Reasons for choosing NextChapter

Both the demo and features drew us in. The responses and responsiveness to our questions and/or any concerns were managed quickly and well.

Reasons for switching to NextChapter

Our office used the desktop version for decades. During a transitional period, we opted to use the online version, which proved to be extremely inefficient for the two years we struggled with it. The portal was extremely slow to save updated data entry, buffered incessantly, and timed-out way too many times. We never got our old desktop files integrated, as had been assured; the integration feature was always a "work-in-progress".

Vendor Response

Thanks so much for such a comprehensive review, Sean! We appreciate the time you took to learn a new software, as that is not easy for anyone!

Replied May 2024

Michael C.

Verified reviewer

Legal Services

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2020

NextChapter took my practice to the next level

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The top benefit of this system is the web-based setup, which has allowed me to detach from the office as much as I want or need to. I'm a solo attorney & military reservist, so being able to maintain work "on the road" is critical. This software allows me to work literally anywhere, anytime. Due to the amount of time I was out of the office, I was limited to how many cases I could manage. NextChapter allowed me to increase my case volume to a level on par with the top filing firms in my market, even with a very non-traditional "in-office" schedule. This was HUGE prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was also a lifesaver post-pandemic, when we quickly shifted from in-office meetings with clients to exclusively online/telephonic meetings. This software allowed us to navigate those changes without a hitch. It also has allowed my legal assistant to work almost exclusively from home. She still only works 1-2 days per week in the office. This platform also performs many of the functions of the very expensive case management systems as well, albeit not as robust as some of the options on the market. But this aspect has allowed me to function as a relatively high volume bankruptcy practice without an additional, very costly, case management system.

Cons:

There are a few "tricks" that you need to understand about the software to make the petition documents come out the way you intend, so there's a learning curve. Training & information is readily available, customer support is very responsive about those things, but it's still a bit frustrating. Occasionally, server communication issues have disrupted work on cases at inopportune times. There are a lot of capabilities that the software has that I don't or haven't yet used, mainly because I haven't had time to learn. I hope to utilize the messaging system more in the future to facilitate communication with clients.

Reasons for choosing NextChapter

I didn't like it at first. I didn't like the learning curve, change is sometimes difficult, this was no different. I was even annoyed with my assistant who convinced me to make the switch. Also, the software was relatively new & a bit "buggy" that first year or so. But once I started to realize how much of a positive game-changer it could be for my law practice, it was a decision that I'm glad I stuck with. They have worked out most of the bugs & improved the platform, & I've learned most of the tricks to make it perform the way I need it to. At this point, I can't really imagine managing my office with any other primary software.

Reasons for switching to NextChapter

My younger (millennial) legal assistant thought Best Case Bankruptcy looked "old", and NextChapter looked more modern. That's literally the reason we gave it a try - my legal assistant (who has since moved on) talked me into it.

Vendor Response

Thanks so much for this review, Michael! We are so happy NextChapter has enhanced your practice and has allowed you and your staff to work from virtually anywhere!

Replied October 2020

Jann W.

Verified reviewer

Law Practice

Self-Employed

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2025

Long time nextchapter user

I've been using nextchapter for many years (started using it when it was in its infancy and when you couldn't file directly through nextchapter) and convinced three other law firms to use nextchapter as well. It has gotten better and better with each passing year.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like the interface and the ease of data entry. I also like that the court notices are available to me. Filing cases has been much easier as well.

Cons:

I don't like that batch downloads don't have the docket numbers on the entries when they have them in the nextchapter pacer notices section. I would like to be able to file more documents through nextchapter with attachments to them.

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