Trademark Docketing Software Comparison
DeadlineDocket vs. AppColl, Alt Legal, DocketTrak, ActionResponder, TM TKO, and Clio — with the prices published right here.
Most trademark docketing software either hides its pricing until you call a sales rep, meters you per matter or per seat, or bundles features you need into add-on modules that inflate the monthly cost. We do not do any of that — our tiers are banded by portfolio size, so the price only changes when you cross a band. DeadlineDocket is free for 5 marks, then $49/mo up to 100, $99/mo up to 500, and $179/mo up to 2,000. Every software feature is included at every paid tier — the plans differ by how many marks you manage, with priority support on Enterprise. No modules. No per-matter fees. No phone call required to find out what it costs.
Here is how we compare against the tools attorneys are most likely evaluating.
| Capability | DeadlineDocket | AppColl | Alt Legal | DocketTrak | ActionResponder | TM TKO | Clio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPTO TSDR integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Via integration |
| Automated deadline calculation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Filing verification against USPTO | Yes | No | No | No | No | Unknown | No |
| Client notification — built in | Yes | No | DIY scripts | Yes | DIY scripts | Unknown | No |
| Batch client outreach | Yes | No | No | No | No | Unknown | No |
| Payment links in client emails | Yes | No | No | No | No | Unknown | No |
| AI office action drafting | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Research analytics | No |
| Section 8/9 maintenance tracking | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Unknown | No |
| Communication audit trail | Yes | No | No | No | No | Unknown | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Base price | From free; $49-$179/mo | Contact sales | $60–$295/mo by matter count | $125–$500/mo by user count plus add-ons | Free 0–25 marks; $49–$299/mo by mark count | $280+/user/mo | $49+/user/mo |
| Per-user fees | No | Unknown | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Add-on modules required | No | Unknown | No | Yes — $25–$50/mo each | No | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Unknown | Demo only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Card required for trial | Yes | Unknown | — | No | No | Unknown | No |
Comparison based on each competitor's public marketing and pricing pages as of August 2026. "Unknown" means the item is not published; it does not assert a fact either way. We compare only against published claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest trademark docketing software?
It depends on your portfolio, and this page is the wrong place to look for a single winner. DeadlineDocket starts free for 5 marks, then $49/month up to 100, $99/month up to 500 and $179/month up to 2,000, with no per-matter fees and no required add-on modules — cheaper than DocketTrak's effective cost once its International, DocketWatch and Litigation modules are added ($225/month minimum), and cheaper than Alt Legal, whose entry plan is $60/month for up to 50 matters. ActionResponder's free tier is larger than ours at 25 marks, so below that count they are the cheaper option; our paid ladder starts at the same $49.
Which trademark docketing tool has no per-matter fees?
DeadlineDocket has no per-matter fee — your tier is set by portfolio size, so 40 marks and 90 marks cost the same $49. DocketTrak bills by user count and adds paid modules on top. Alt Legal bills by matter count and TM TKO by user count, so with those two the price moves with every matter or seat you add.
Do any of these tools verify that a filing actually went through?
DeadlineDocket is the only tool on this page that publishes a post-filing TSDR verification step, to confirm the filing was actually received — not just that a reminder was sent.
Which trademark docketing software publishes its pricing openly?
DeadlineDocket, Alt Legal, DocketTrak, TM TKO, and ActionResponder all publish some form of pricing. AppColl requires contacting sales. DeadlineDocket publishes its whole price list here, with no add-on modules and no per-user fees.
Individual Comparisons
Pricing You Can Read Without a Sales Call
We publish our pricing because we respect your time. You should not have to schedule a demo, wait for a callback, or talk to a sales representative to find out what software costs. DeadlineDocket starts free and runs $49-$179/month by portfolio size. See full pricing.
Free to start. $49-$179/month. Every software feature at every paid tier, priority support on Enterprise.
No modules, no per-matter fees, no sales call. Import your marks and see it in minutes.