What SECIB does

SECIB is a French legal technology company founded in 1989 and operating as a brand within the Septeo group, a diversified French legal technology provider. The company provides cloud-based SaaS practice management software targeting French law firms (cabinets d'avocats) of all sizes — from solo practitioners to large associated practices. Its platform covers the complete case lifecycle including case file creation and structuring, document production and legal acts, time tracking, billing, electronic invoicing compliance, and practice analytics. The core platform integrates natively with French legal infrastructure (RPVA/e-Barreau for court communications, electronic signature) and general professional tools (Outlook, Word) to eliminate manual data re-entry between systems. SECIB reports adoption by more than 7,500 law firms in France and is one of the platforms certified as 'Plateforme Agréée' by French tax authorities for compliance with the mandatory electronic invoice reform.

The product portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The flagship product, Secib, is the core unified practice management platform. Adapps is a lighter-weight, web-accessible variant targeting firms with essential needs, while Septeo Brain (Brain Lawyer) is an AI-powered assistant that analyzes legal texts, automates repetitive tasks, and integrates into lawyer workflows. The platform runs on sovereign cloud infrastructure with fine-grained access controls and traceability designed to meet French deontological obligations. Data architecture and integrations emphasize fluid workflows through connectors and APIs to financial, analytical, and external productivity tools.

SECIB's business model is subscription-based recurring SaaS revenue with tiered pricing depending on feature set and firm size. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires sales engagement for quotes, supported by an ROI simulation tool. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for larger law firms, inside sales for mid-market firms, and customer support/hotline channels for SMB and individual customers. Operations are headquartered in Lattes (near Montpellier) with additional offices in Paris and Lyon.

Name

SECIB

Legal name

SECIB

Website

https://secib.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SECIB provides cloud-based SaaS practice management software for French law firms, covering case management, document production, time tracking, billing, and electronic invoicing compliance. Operating as part of the Septeo group, it serves 7,500+ law firms across France through its Secib platform, Adapps variant, and Septeo Brain AI assistant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription SaaS Licensing: SECIB operates as a subscription-based SaaS model providing law firms access to its practice management platform. Pricing is tiered based on features and firm size. The platform covers the entire case lifecycle from creation through billing and analytics, enabling recurring revenue from monthly or annual subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SECIB develops and sells SaaS-based practice management software for French law firms (avocats). Its platform centralizes case management, time tracking, document automation, electronic invoicing, and client collaboration, and includes the Septeo Brain AI assistant. The offering is delivered as a certified, sovereign-hosted solution with native integrations to French legal infrastructure such as RPVA and e-Barreau.

Product overview

SECIB offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the Secib management platform for law firms. Secib serves as the core unified product covering the complete case lifecycle—from case creation and document management to billing, time tracking, and activity analytics. Adapps provides a lightweight web-accessible variant targeting essential law firm needs. The Septeo Brain (Brain Lawyer) AI assistant integrates across the platform as an add-on module powering text analysis and workflow automation. The ecosystem also includes an e-signature/parapheur module, client portal, and connectivity to external tools including RPVA, Outlook, and Word.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adapps: Web-based simple and accessible solution designed to meet the essential needs of law firms.
• Septeo Brain
• e-Barreau - RPVA

Products and services

• Secib Flagship SaaS practice management platform for French law firms covering matter management, time and billing, document automation, electronic invoicing, and native integration with RPVA/e-Barreau court systems. Aimed at established cabinets d'avocats of varying sizes.
• Adapps Web-based alternative to the Secib platform, providing online practice management functionality for French law firms that prefer a lighter, browser-delivered experience.
• Septeo Brain AI assistant embedded in the practice management workflow that supports French lawyers with document drafting, research, summarization, and other administrative tasks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0% of time wasted on administrative tasks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SepteocoreOthersSECIB operates as a brand within the Septeo group, a leading French legal technology provider. The Septeo ecosystem includes multiple legal software solutions (Secib, Adapps) and provides corporate resources, brand positioning, and cross-selling opportunities within the French legal market.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clio: Clio is a leading cloud-based legal practice management platform serving law firms globally. It is highly comparable to SECIB as both offer subscription-based SaaS for case management, billing, document handling, and client communication, with similar target buyer (law firms of all sizes).
• Smokeball: Smokeball provides cloud-based practice management software for small and mid-sized law firms. Directly comparable to SECIB in core functionality (case management, time tracking, billing, document automation) and subscription SaaS delivery model.
• MyCase: MyCase is a legal practice management platform offering case management, billing, client communication, and document management for law firms. Comparable to SECIB on product category, target customer (small to mid-sized law firms), and SaaS business model.
• PracticePanther: PracticePanther offers legal practice management software with case management, time tracking, invoicing, and document automation. Directly comparable to SECIB in serving law firms with subscription SaaS and integrated workflow tools.
• Filevine: Filevine is a legal practice management platform with case management, document handling, and AI features for law firms. Comparable to SECIB for its subscription SaaS model, law firm focus, and emerging AI capabilities for legal workflows.
• CARET Legal: CARET Legal provides cloud-based legal practice management software including case management, billing, document management, and time tracking. Comparable to SECIB on subscription SaaS delivery, law firm target market, and full lifecycle practice management.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory: Wolters Kluwer is a large global information services company with legal practice management and compliance software for law firms. Comparable to SECIB as a broad incumbent offering practice management capabilities within a wider legal tech portfolio, rather than specializing in the French SMB/mid-market law firm niche.
• LexisNexis Legal & Professional: LexisNexis is a major legal information and technology provider offering practice management, legal research, and AI tools to law firms. Comparable to SECIB as a broad incumbent in legal tech with overlapping practice management capabilities, though its focus is broader and not French-specific.

Regional players

• Cegid: Cegid is a French software company offering ERP, HR, and accounting solutions with legal practice modules for French professionals. Comparable to SECIB as a regional player in the French legal software market with practice management and billing capabilities, though it serves a broader professional services audience rather than focusing exclusively on law firms.

Others

• iManage: iManage provides document and email management solutions purpose-built for legal professionals. While not a direct practice management competitor, iManage is thematically related to SECIB as legal tech infrastructure for law firms, with overlap in document workflow and matter management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SECIB_FR
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SECIBFR
• Facebookfacebook.com/logiciel.avocat.secib
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/secib

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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