How MatterX Pricing Works
MatterX Legal Finance is delivered through certified Microsoft Partners who bundle licensing, implementation, and support into a single engagement. Here's what that means for your firm.
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MatterX runs on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and integrates deeply with Microsoft 365. That's powerful—but it also means licensing depends on what Microsoft products your firm already has.
Rather than give you a price that's wrong for your situation, we work with certified Microsoft Partners who:
Assess your current Microsoft licensing
What do you already have? What do you need?
Bundle everything into one engagement
MatterX, Business Central, Microsoft 365, implementation, training, support
Simplify Microsoft complexity
One partner, one invoice, one relationship
Scope the right solution
MatterX often forms part of a larger Microsoft modernisation
The result: You get accurate pricing for your specific situation, not a generic number that doubles after the sales call.
What you're paying for: MatterX Legal Finance
Your Microsoft Partner bundles these into a single proposal based on your firm's specific needs.
MatterX Licensing
Microsoft Platform Licensing
Implementation & Services
Pricing depends on your deployment choice
MatterX + Xero
For firms keeping Xero for general accounting
Typical fit:
1-15 lawyers, established Xero workflow
Full MatterX
For firms wanting complete Microsoft consolidation
Typical fit:
15-75+ lawyers, growth-focused, Microsoft-first strategy
MatterX Legal Connect
For enterprise firms with complex CRM requirements
This is a separate product for large firms (15+ lawyers) requiring enterprise client relationship management built on Dynamics 365 Sales.
Legal Connect is not included in standard MatterX Legal Finance pricing. It requires:
Typical fit:
15+ lawyers, dedicated BD team, complex client intake workflows
Most firms don't need Legal Connect. MatterX Legal Finance includes client and contact management sufficient for matter-centric workflows. Legal Connect adds enterprise CRM capabilities designed for dedicated business development operations.
What you won't find here
We're not going to show you a "$X per user per month" price that turns out to be wrong.
Here's why:
If your firm already has Microsoft 365 E3, your licensing costs are different than a firm on Microsoft 365 Business Basic
If you're deploying MatterX Legal Finance with Xero, your Business Central requirements differ from full deployment
If you're migrating from a legacy system with 10 years of data, your implementation scope differs from a new firm
If you need multi-company consolidation, your configuration differs from a single-entity practice
A generic price would be either too high (and scare you off) or too low (and create budget surprises later). Neither serves you well.
What we do instead: Connect you with a Microsoft Partner who asks the right questions and gives you accurate numbers.
What we can tell you about value
While we can't quote your specific price, we can share what Microsoft publishes about Business Central ROI:
Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study (2024):
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| ROI over 3 years | 265% |
| Payback period | Less than 6 months |
| Productivity improvement | Up to 12.5% for finance/operations |
Customer-reported outcomes:
The MatterX advantage:
How we compare to legal tech pricing
| Factor | Typical Legal Tech | MatterX (via Partner) |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | Low headline, hidden extras | Scoped accurately upfront |
| Implementation | "Starts at $X" (then 3x) | Fixed quote after assessment |
| Contract terms | 3-year mandatory | Flexible terms available |
| Data export | $4,000+ fees | Free, standard formats |
| Integration fees | Per-connector charges | Native Microsoft included |
| Support | Offshore call centres | Local Australian Partner |
| Price increases | 50-73% renewal hikes documented | Predictable Microsoft model |
| Enterprise CRM | Not available or limited | Legal Connect available (separate product, custom quoted) |
Ready for a real conversation about pricing?
DataChef365 is MatterX's Australian and New Zealand Microsoft Partner. They'll help you understand:
What Microsoft licensing you need (and what you already have)
Which deployment option fits your firm (Full BC or MatterX + Xero)
What implementation looks like for your specific situation
Total cost of ownership with no surprises
Considering enterprise CRM? Ask about Legal Connect fit assessment during your discovery call.
Talk to DataChef365
What to expect:
Discovery call (30 min)
Understand your firm, current systems, goals
Licensing assessment
Review your Microsoft environment, identify gaps
Scoped proposal
Detailed quote with licensing, implementation, timeline
Law firms using MatterX
"MatterX is a true partner in our business – the platform and their responsiveness and proactive support has been key to driving the financial success of the practice."
"Since adopting MatterX, compliance audits have been significantly smoother. When auditors see it's built inside Microsoft, the questions stop. That level of trust and security is invaluable."
"MatterX's deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 revolutionised our client management approach."
Common questions
Why can't I just get a price from you directly?
Because your price depends on variables only a Microsoft Partner can assess: your current Microsoft licensing, deployment choice, implementation scope, and support requirements. Generic pricing would be either too high (and scare you off) or too low (and create surprises later).
Do I have to work with a specific partner?
DataChef365 is our recommended partner for Australian and New Zealand law firms, but you're free to work with any certified Microsoft Partner who has Business Central expertise.
Is there a minimum firm size?
MatterX is designed for 3+ lawyers. Below that, simpler solutions may be more cost-effective. We're honest about fit.
What if I already have Business Central?
Even better. Your Microsoft Partner will scope MatterX Legal Finance licensing and implementation on top of your existing investment.
What about MatterX Legal Connect pricing?
Legal Connect is a separate enterprise product built on Dynamics 365 Sales, designed for firms with 15+ lawyers and dedicated business development teams. It's custom-quoted based on a discovery assessment because implementation complexity varies significantly. Most firms find Legal Finance meets all their client management needs. If you think you need enterprise CRM capabilities, ask DataChef365 during your discovery call and they'll help you determine whether Legal Connect is actually necessary for your situation.
Can I get a ballpark?
Not one that's accurate enough to be useful. Talk to DataChef365 for a real assessment—it takes 30 minutes and gives you numbers you can actually budget with.
Ready to get real pricing for your firm?
Certifications & Partnerships
NSW Law Society
Trust Accounting Certified
Microsoft Partner
Certified for Dynamics 365
DataChef 365
Australian Implementation Partner