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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos 333-153283, 333-130018, 333-114164, 333-105318, 333-105317, 333-101320, 333-100763, 333-43574, 333-57782, 333-79573, 333-79553, 333-56905, 333-39747 and 333-28725) of Advent Software, Inc. of our report dated March 12, 2009 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
March 12, 2009

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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM