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Product Comparison 2026

DEPLAW vs. RA-MICRO

RA-MICRO is practice-management software from RA-MICRO Software AG (Berlin) with modules for files, fees, dunning procedures, enforcement and accounting. It runs as a Windows application locally or as a cloud PC in a German contract data centre; RA-MICRO Essentials is used in the browser. DEPLAW targets recurring case patterns and is built on BPMN 2.0 workflows and AI agents as logged workflow steps.

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Workflow

BPMN 2.0 workflow editor

DEPLAW models processes visually in BPMN 2.0. RA-MICRO describes an E-Workflow of inbox, task basket and e-file; a modelling notation is not stated publicly.

AI

AI agents as workflow steps

DEPLAW logs AI steps in the workflow (multi-LLM, pseudonymisation). RA-MICRO offers JURA KI Assistant and KI Widget connected to the e-file, licensed separately; use as a workflow step is not stated publicly.

Operation

SaaS or self-hosted

DEPLAW runs as SaaS in the Telekom cloud (Germany) or self-hosted on Kubernetes. RA-MICRO runs as Windows software locally, as a cloud PC in a German contract data centre, or as Essentials in the browser.

Native

Telephony & online payments

DEPLAW includes telephony and online payments. RA-MICRO connects telephony through a TAPI telephone assistant (a telephone system is required); online payments are not stated publicly.

KriteriumDEPLAWRA-MICRO
Platform & Architecture
Country of developmentGermanyGermany[4]
ArchitectureCloud-native, browser-based · KubernetesWindows-based practice software · cloud PCs in a German data centre · Essentials in the browser[1][2][3]
On-premise optionKubernetes cluster includedWindows server installation[3][1]
GDPR complianceEnd-to-end encryption, 2FA, OAuth, TÜV-pentestedGDPR-compliant · hosting in Germany possible[2][1]
Workflow & Automation
Workflow engineBPMN 2.0 editor · visually modelableE-Workflow (inbox, task basket, e-file) · notation not stated publicly[7][6]
Workflow portabilityOpen & exportable, no lock-inExchange/export format for workflows not stated publicly[7][6]
Automation depthFreely modelable · any processModule-based (16 modules) · customisability not stated publicly[6]
Conflict checkingAutomaticAutomatic[2][15]
AI Integration
AI assistantCase-based, deeply integratedJURA KI Assistant, KI Widget · connected to the e-file, licensed separately[13][12][10][11][9]
AI in workflowsNative, as a process stepAI usable within the e-file · use within workflow processes not stated publicly[9][10][12]
German Law & Compliance
beA integrationFull · incl. bulk signingbeA, EGVP, eBO, xJustiz integrated[7][8]
RVG / GKG billingRVG & GKG, time-based billingRVG fees, GNotKG notary costs, court costs · billing on a fee basis[16][17]
DATEV complianceDirect exportDATEV conversion of FiBu (accounting) postings[18][29]
Financial accountingNatively integrated · multiple entitiesFinancial accounting incl. cash book, ZUGFeRD/XRechnung[6][19][20]
Dunning & enforcement proceedingsFully automatedDunning procedure with batch processing · enforcement · claims import[21][6]
Natively Integrated Features
Integrated telephonyCalls from the case file, logged automaticallyTelephone assistant via TAPI interface · a telephone system is required[14]
Online paymentsIncluded, at no extra costGiroCode (QR code for bank transfer) on invoices · online payment not stated publicly[2][6][30][32]
Online case file / client portalFull, includede.Consult AG WebAkte connected · ONE free, full version paid[22]
Dashboards & reportingReal time · Excel export, Power BI connectionReports e.g. in FiBu (such as Kanzleistatus) · BI connection not stated[23]
Technology & Openness
REST APIOpen, for third-party systemsNo publicly documented REST API stated · individual interfaces instead[29][13][31]
Mobile appNative iOS & Android appRA-MICRO app (iOS), e-file app (iOS/Android) · Essentials in the browser[24][2]
Word processingNatively integratedWord processing via Microsoft Word · interface with text modules[28][5]
Support & partner networkDirect vendor supportNationwide on-site partner network · 24h fault hotline · Online Akademie[25][26][27]
Entry barrier & onboardingBrowser-based · quick to get startedServer/workstation installation · Essentials in the browser, 30-day trial[3][2]

Alternative to RA-MICRO: who fits when?

When RA-MICRO fits

  • RA-MICRO fits if you want an established, modular practice-management suite with extensive modules for fees (RVG, GNotKG), dunning procedures, enforcement, accounting and notary work.
  • RA-MICRO fits if you want a nationwide network of on-site partners for advice, installation and training (about 70,000 supported workstations according to the vendor).
  • RA-MICRO fits if the software should run in your own office, in a German contract data centre, or as a browser-based edition (Essentials).
  • RA-MICRO fits if word processing in Microsoft Word, e-file, beA and AI functions (JURA KI Assistant, KI Widget) should come together in familiar practice software.

When DEPLAW fits

  • DEPLAW fits if recurring case patterns (mass proceedings, insurers, debt collection) are to be modelled and automated as BPMN 2.0 workflows.
  • DEPLAW fits if AI agents are to run as logged workflow steps (multi-LLM, pseudonymisation before external requests).
  • DEPLAW fits if inbox (beA, email, fax, post), telephony and online payments should sit on one platform, run as SaaS (Telekom cloud) or self-hosted on Kubernetes.
  • DEPLAW is not suited to sole practitioners without recurring case patterns; general practice software may fit better there.

Basis: publicly available vendor information and press reports, retrieved on 18 October 2026; numbers in brackets refer to the sources below. “RA-MICRO” is a trademark of RA-MICRO Software AG (Washingtonplatz 3, 10557 Berlin; Amtsgericht Charlottenburg, HRB 199611 B, according to its imprint). The comparison is meant as a factual orientation.

Sources

  1. [1] RA-MICRO: Kanzleisoftware in der Cloud (Cloud-Konzept), retrieved 18 October 2026
  2. [2] RA-MICRO: Essentials (Kanzleisoftware im Browser), retrieved 18 October 2026
  3. [3] RA-MICRO Helpdesk: Systemvoraussetzungen, retrieved 18 October 2026
  4. [4] RA-MICRO: Impressum, retrieved 18 October 2026
  5. [5] RA-MICRO: Kanzleisoftware (Produktseite), retrieved 18 October 2026
  6. [6] RA-MICRO: Module der Kanzleisoftware, retrieved 18 October 2026
  7. [7] RA-MICRO: E-Workflow, retrieved 18 October 2026
  8. [8] RA-MICRO: Aktualisierung Version 2026.04.001, retrieved 18 October 2026
  9. [9] RA-MICRO: Arbeiten mit KI (Übersicht), retrieved 18 October 2026
  10. [10] RA-MICRO: JURA KI Assistent, retrieved 18 October 2026
  11. [11] RA-MICRO: JURA KI Assistent einrichten, retrieved 18 October 2026
  12. [12] RA-MICRO: KI Widget, retrieved 18 October 2026
  13. [13] RA-MICRO: Aktualisierung Version 2026.06.001, retrieved 18 October 2026
  14. [14] RA-MICRO Onlinehilfe: Einrichtung Telefon-Assistent, retrieved 18 October 2026
  15. [15] RA-MICRO Onlinehilfe: Adressen (Einstellungen), Kollisionsprüfung, retrieved 18 October 2026
  16. [16] RA-MICRO: Modul Gebühren, retrieved 18 October 2026
  17. [17] RA-MICRO Onlinehilfe: Gebühren, Gerichtskosten und sonstige Auslagen, retrieved 18 October 2026
  18. [18] RA-MICRO Onlinehilfe: Allgemeines zur DATEV-Konvertierung, retrieved 18 October 2026
  19. [19] RA-MICRO Onlinehilfe: Kassenbuch, retrieved 18 October 2026
  20. [20] RA-MICRO: E-Rechnung – Vorteile, Hintergründe und was RA-MICRO bietet (24.03.2026), retrieved 18 October 2026
  21. [21] RA-MICRO: Modul Mahnverfahren, retrieved 18 October 2026
  22. [22] RA-MICRO: e.Consult WebAkte mit der Kanzleisoftware nutzen, retrieved 18 October 2026
  23. [23] RA-MICRO Onlinehilfe: Kanzleistatus, retrieved 18 October 2026
  24. [24] RA-MICRO: Apps, retrieved 18 October 2026
  25. [25] RA-MICRO: Kanzleisoftware Support, retrieved 18 October 2026
  26. [26] RA-MICRO: Vor-Ort-Partner, retrieved 18 October 2026
  27. [27] RA-MICRO: Online Akademie, retrieved 18 October 2026
  28. [28] RA-MICRO: Modul Schriftverkehr, retrieved 18 October 2026
  29. [29] RA-MICRO Onlinehilfe: Schnittstellen (FiBu), retrieved 18 October 2026
  30. [30] RA-MICRO: Online-Mandat (OMA), retrieved 18 October 2026
  31. [31] RA-MICRO: Startseite, retrieved 18 October 2026
  32. [32] RA-MICRO Wissenspool: Zwangsvollstreckung – GiroCode in Rechnungen einfügen, retrieved 18 October 2026

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