Chronicle vs Assure: Which SSD Tool Fits Your Workflow?
Assure excels at hearing prep. Chronicle monitors the full SSD lifecycle. Here's how they compare.
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Why Firms Choose Chronicle Over Assure
Daily Monitoring
Every case, every day — not just 3-5 scheduled pulls before hearings.
Full Lifecycle
Initial application through post-hearing, not just hearing prep windows.
Team Dashboard
Firm-wide visibility with role-based access for your entire team.
CMS Flexibility
Clio, Filevine, MyCase, Litify, Zapier — not locked to Prevail.
Feature Comparison: Assure vs Chronicle
| Feature | Assure | Chronicle |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled pre-hearing pulls vs daily automated checks | | |
| Document preparation for hearings | | |
| AI-assisted record analysis | | |
| Hearing briefs Brief Tool Pro vs AC Brief add-on | | |
| Team access Role-based access for your whole team | | |
| Centralized firm-wide case visibility | | |
| Realtime case status Live updates as SSA posts changes | | |
| Hearing transcripts Access to hearing transcript documents | | |
| Custom workflow access | | |
| Full lifecycle coverage Hearing-prep focused vs initial through post-hearing | | |
CMS Integrations
| Feature | Assure | Chronicle |
|---|---|---|
| Prevail | | |
| Litify | | |
| Clio | | |
| Filevine | | |
| MyCase | | |
| Zapier | | |
| Full API | | |
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Before & After: Lifecycle Coverage
See where each tool provides visibility across the SSD case lifecycle.
Assure
Hearing-Prep FocusedStrong at hearing prep stage: exhibit packets, brief tools, scheduled document pulls in the weeks before hearings. Limited visibility at other stages.
Chronicle
Full LifecycleFull lifecycle monitoring: initial application through post-hearing. Daily checks at every stage. No gaps between hearing prep windows.
“I was sold immediately. I had been a person who had been from Assure to Assure for as long as it existed. It was not a hard decision to make. The product was just superior.”
Michele Marois, Anderson Marois & Associates
Who Should Choose Which
Choose Assure If:
- Primary need is hearing prep and exhibit packets
- You use Prevail as your CMS (native integration)
- Brief Tool Pro is central to your workflow
- You're satisfied with scheduled pre-hearing monitoring
Choose Chronicle If:
- You need full lifecycle monitoring (not just hearing prep)
- You use Clio, Filevine, MyCase, or Litify
- You want daily ERE visibility across all case stages
- You need API access or Zapier automation
Use Both Together:
- Assure for hearing prep workflows
- Chronicle for daily lifecycle monitoring
- Not either/or; tools complement each other
- Many firms run both simultaneously
Why Firms Switch
CMS Integration
Assure integrates with Prevail and Litify. Chronicle integrates with Litify, Clio, Filevine, and MyCase. If you use Clio, Filevine, or MyCase, Chronicle is the direct path.
Daily vs Scheduled
Assure pulls documents on a schedule (typically 3-5 times pre-hearing). Chronicle checks daily, automatically, for every case. Earlier awareness enables earlier action.
Full Lifecycle Needs
Growing firms need visibility beyond hearing prep. Initial and reconsideration stages benefit from daily monitoring just as much.
How to Switch from Assure to Chronicle
Switching doesn't require abandoning your current workflow overnight.
Connect ERE credentials
Chronicle securely connects to the SSA's ARS system using your firm's existing representative credentials.
Import Your Caseload
Upload active cases via CSV or connect your CMS. Chronicle begins daily monitoring immediately.
Run Both in Parallel
Use Assure for hearing prep while Chronicle handles daily lifecycle monitoring. Phase out when ready.
Full Transition
Most firms consolidate to Chronicle for daily operations. Average onboarding: under one week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Some firms use Assure for hearing prep and Chronicle for daily lifecycle monitoring. The tools complement each other.
Assure integrates natively with Prevail. But if you need daily monitoring or full lifecycle coverage, Chronicle adds capabilities Assure doesn't have, even for Prevail users.
Scheduled pulls check the ERE at set intervals before hearings. Daily monitoring checks every case, every day. Continuous visibility vs point-in-time snapshots.
Chronicle offers an AC Brief add-on. For structured hearing briefs like Brief Tool Pro, Assure remains strong.
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