mycase

mycase.com
Legal Tech
Weekend Project

Cloud-based legal practice management software for law firms.

How to Replace mycase

Overview

mycase is a comprehensive legal practice management platform designed to help law firms streamline client intake, case management, time tracking, and billing. It provides tools for document management, client communication, and financial reporting in a single integrated solution.

Features

49 features across 14 categories

Accessibility(1)

Mobile App

Native iOS and Android applications for managing cases on the go.

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Administration(7)

Activity Feed

Real-time log of all actions and changes within cases for audit and accountability.

Advanced Search

Powerful search functionality to quickly locate cases, documents, and contacts.

Dashboard CustomizationPremium

Create personalized dashboards with widgets for quick access to key metrics.

Multi-Office SupportPremium

Manage multiple office locations with separate or consolidated reporting capabilities.

Role-Based Access Control

Granular permission settings to control what each team member can access and modify.

Staff Directory

Centralized directory of firm staff with contact information and role assignments.

Vendor ManagementPremium

Track vendor contacts and manage external service providers used in cases.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Automated WorkflowsPremium

Create custom workflows to automate routine tasks and processes across cases.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(10)

Automatic Invoice RemindersPremium

Send automatic payment reminders to clients for outstanding invoices.

Client Retainer Management

Track retainer balances and automatically deduct time and expenses from retainers.

Expense Categories

Customizable expense categories for detailed tracking and reporting.

Expense Tracking

Record and categorize case expenses for accurate billing and cost management.

Invoicing & Billing

Automated invoicing with time entries, flat fees, and contingency matter support.

Payment ProcessingPremium

Accept credit card and ACH payments directly from clients with automatic reconciliation.

Recurring Invoices

Set up recurring invoices for regular monthly or periodic billing.

Time Entry Templates

Pre-defined time entry templates for common tasks to speed up billing.

Time Tracking

Built-in time tracking and billable hours management with automatic timers and manual entry options.

Trust Account ManagementPremium

Track client trust funds and disbursements with proper accounting controls.

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Case Management(5)

Calendar & Deadline Tracking

Integrated calendar with deadline reminders and automatic deadline calculations for critical dates.

Case Management

Organize and track all case information, deadlines, tasks, and milestones in one place.

Matter Lifecycle Tracking

Track cases from intake through closure with automated status management.

Matter TemplatesPremium

Pre-configured matter templates with predefined tasks, documents, and workflows.

Task Management

Create, assign, and track tasks with priority levels and completion status monitoring.

Client Management(5)

Client FeedbackPremium

Gather client satisfaction feedback and survey responses directly in the platform.

Client Portal

Secure portal allowing clients to view case status, documents, and communicate with their attorney.

Conflict of Interest CheckingPremium

Automated system to check for potential conflicts before taking on new clients.

Contact Management

Centralized database of clients, opposing counsel, judges, and other professional contacts.

Intake Forms

Customizable client intake forms to streamline the initial client information collection process.

Also in: Litify, Pilot Bookkeeping, Acuity Scheduling

Communication(3)

Client Communication

Secure messaging system for direct communication between attorneys and clients.

Email Integration

Automatic email capture and organization linked to cases and contacts.

SMS NotificationsPremium

Send SMS alerts to clients about upcoming appointments and status updates.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(3)

Client Portal Branding

Customize client portal appearance with your firm logo and color scheme.

Custom FieldsPremium

Add custom fields to cases, contacts, and other records to match your firm's workflow.

White-Label PortalPremium

Customize the client portal with your firm's branding and colors.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Document Management(5)

Client Documents

Secure document sharing and storage specifically for client-shared files.

Document AssemblyPremium

Merge client data into templates to auto-generate documents with correct information.

Document e-SignaturePremium

Electronically sign documents with full audit trail and compliance features.

Document Management

Centralized storage and organization of case documents with version control and access permissions.

Legal TemplatesPremium

Library of customizable legal document templates for common practice areas.

Integration(1)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for building custom integrations and automations.

Productivity(1)

Bulk Actions

Perform bulk operations on multiple cases or contacts to save time on repetitive tasks.

Reporting(3)

Compliance ReportingPremium

Generate compliance reports required by bar associations and regulatory bodies.

Data Export

Export case data and reports in multiple formats for external analysis.

Financial Reporting

Comprehensive reports including revenue, expenses, aged receivables, and profitability analytics.

Research(1)

Legal Research IntegrationPremium

Access to integrated legal research tools and case law databases.

Security(3)

Automated Backups

Automated daily cloud backups to ensure data safety and business continuity.

Data Backup & Recovery

Automatic daily backups with disaster recovery capabilities.

Two-Factor Authentication

Enhanced security with two-factor authentication for account access.

Pricing

Starter

$99/mo
  • Basic case and contact management

Professional

Popular
$199/mo
  • Full features
  • time tracking
  • billing

Business

$299/mo
  • Advanced features
  • SMS
  • templates

Elite

$499/mo
  • All features including trust accounting

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying mycase

Monthly$99/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$5.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $948
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 49 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a mycase alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 49 features.

Buy mycase

Better Value
Monthly cost$990/mo
3-year total$35,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying mycase saves ~$1,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 49 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations