How popular isLEAP?
In September 2026, people searched for LEAP by name about 1,600 times in Australia, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 8.4% of all Australia legal practice software searches, placing LEAP fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about legal practice software, LEAP appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.
LEAP is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ActionstepShare of searches 34.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ClioShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SmokeballShare of searches 15.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LawMasterShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
LEAPShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top legal practice software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LEAP appeared in all five answers. LEAP is the most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Clio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LEAP5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Actionstep3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smokeball3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SILQ3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LawMaster1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best practice management software for Australian law firms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which legal software is best for a small law firm in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What practice management software do Australian lawyers use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“legal practice management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“legal software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Which legal practice software compete with LEAP?
Share of searches by month for Actionstep, Clio, Smokeball, LawMaster, LEAP, SILQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Actionstep | Clio | Smokeball | LawMaster | LEAP | SILQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 20.1% | 16.2% | 4% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.2% | 20.1% | 16.2% | 4% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.5% | 22.3% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.1% | 24.1% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 10.7% | 4.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.8% | 19.9% | 16% | 4.9% | 8.8% | 5.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.4% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 6% | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.1% | 21.9% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 42.5% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 4.6% | 10% | 5.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.8% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 3.5% | 9.4% | 5.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.2% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 3.4% | 11% | 5.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.8% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 28.3% | 15.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.6% | 6.6K | 0% | -2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.3% | 5.4K | +50% | +8.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.2% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -4.9 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 8.4% | 1.6K | +122.2% | +4.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 8.4% | 1.6K | -33.3% | -5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 5.2% | 1K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
34.6%
Held 1st. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
2.
Clio28.3%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +8.2 points.
15.2%
Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.
8.4%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +122.2% vs prior month. Share +4.4 points.
5.
LEAP8.4%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -5 points.
6.
SILQ5.2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between LEAP and its closest rivals
Every comparison with LEAP
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for LEAP changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LEAP in Australia held steady at 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LEAP’s share of searches among legal practice software in Australia decreased from 8.9% to 8.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LEAP’s share of searches among legal practice software in Australia peaked at 13.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 6.8% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LEAP fell from 4th to 5th among legal practice software in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia legal practice software in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, LawMaster overtook LEAP and SILQ to rank 4th among legal practice software in Australia, with 8.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Clio gained share of searches among legal practice software in Australia, from 20.1% to 28.3%.

In September 2026, LEAP lost share of searches among legal practice software in Australia, from 13.4% to 8.4%.

In September 2026, Smokeball lost share of searches among legal practice software in Australia, from 20.1% to 15.2%.

In September 2026, Actionstep lost share of searches among legal practice software in Australia, from 36.8% to 34.6%.

SILQ’s share of searches among legal practice software in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.9% to 5.2% in September 2026.
How are LEAP’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LEAP’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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