MyCase runs the firm, per seat.
CaseFile drafts the work, flat.
MyCase is a strong platform — for running a practice: case management, billing, a client portal, payments. But it's priced per attorney, and that's not usually what's stealing your evenings. The drafting is. The client letter, the intake form, the case summary — typed from scratch, again. CaseFile does that in under 60 seconds, for a flat $49/month for the whole firm. Here's the fair, no-spin comparison.
Most firms weighing a MyCase alternative aren't unhappy with MyCase.
That's the honest starting point. MyCase is a capable practice-management platform — case management, time tracking, billing, a client portal, e-signatures, and a free LawPay payment integration. For a firm that wants a full system of record to run the practice, that depth is the point, and CaseFile isn't trying to replace it.
So why look for an alternative? Two reasons, usually. First, per-attorney pricing — every lawyer you add raises the bill ($39–$109 each, every month), even when the work is the same. Second, and bigger: the suite doesn't actually do the thing that costs you the most hours. Drafting is still manual. You're still typing the demand letter, rebuilding the intake form, and writing the case summary by hand.
CaseFile is built for exactly that gap. It drafts client letters, intake forms across 40+ practice areas, and case summaries in under a minute — for a flat $49/month, whole firm, no per-seat fee. It is not a practice-management or billing system, and every draft is reviewed by the attorney. It's the fast drafting layer, not a replacement for how you run the firm.
Who each one is actually for.
⚖️ MyCase is for you if…
You need a full system of record to run the firm — case management, billing, client portal,
LawPay payments, e-sign.
You want everything in one platform and accept per-attorney pricing as you add lawyers.
Operations, not drafting, is the problem you're solving.
📝 CaseFile is for you if…
Your evenings disappear into drafting — letters, intake forms, case summaries — and you want
that in seconds.
You'd rather pay a flat $49/month for the whole firm than $39–$109 per attorney.
You're happy to keep your current system (or MyCase itself) for operations and just fix the drafting.
CaseFile vs. MyCase, for a solo or small firm.
They barely overlap — one runs the practice per seat, the other drafts the documents at a flat price. Here's where each genuinely wins.
| For a solo / small firm | CaseFile | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49/mo flat — whole firm | ~$39–$109 per attorney/mo* |
| Pricing model | Flat per-firm | Per user — scales with attorneys |
| What it's built for | AI drafting — letters, intake, summaries | Full practice management |
| Drafts client letters in <60s | Yes — core | AI features in Pro+ (8am IQ) |
| Intake forms for 40+ practice areas | Yes | Intake forms (Pro+) |
| Case summaries in <60s | Yes | Not a core feature |
| Billing, time tracking & client portal | No — keep your system | Yes — its strength |
| Integrated payments (LawPay) | No | Yes — its strength |
| Per-seat fees | None — flat | Per attorney |
| Best fit | Killing the drafting that eats your evenings | Running the whole firm's operations |
*MyCase is priced per user per month — roughly $39 (Basic), $89 (Pro), and $109 (Advanced) per attorney, billed annually, with AI features (8am IQ) on Pro and above. Plans and pricing change frequently — always verify current details on mycase.com. MyCase is a trademark of its respective owner; CaseFile is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MyCase.
How CaseFile drafts — with you in control.
Pick the document
A client letter, an intake form for your practice area, or a case summary. CaseFile already knows the shape of solo and small-firm work across 40+ practice areas.
It drafts in under a minute
A clean, structured first draft in your firm's style appears in seconds — the part that used to mean a blank page and an hour you didn't bill.
You review & send
You edit, finalize, and approve. CaseFile is a drafting tool, not legal advice — the attorney reviews every draft and stays responsible for the final document.
Flat pricing. The whole firm, not the seat.
Pro
- Unlimited AI drafting
- Letters, intake (40+ areas), summaries
- No per-seat fees, ever
- Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Pricing shown is CaseFile's current pricing as of mid-2026. See full pricing for the latest plan details.
MyCase alternative — questions answered.
Is CaseFile a full MyCase alternative?
Honestly, it depends on what you need. MyCase is a complete practice-management platform: case management, time tracking, billing, a client portal, and integrated LawPay payments, priced per attorney. CaseFile does not replace that. CaseFile is the AI drafting layer — client letters, intake forms for 40+ practice areas, and case summaries in under 60 seconds — for a flat $49/month for the whole firm. If you need the full suite, MyCase is built for it; if drafting is what's eating your evenings, CaseFile fixes that without per-seat pricing.
How much does MyCase cost compared to CaseFile?
MyCase is priced per user per month — roughly $39 (Basic), $89 (Pro), and $109 (Advanced) per attorney, billed annually. That scales with every lawyer you add. CaseFile is a flat $49/month for the whole firm, with no per-user fees. They aren't priced against each other because they do different jobs — always verify current pricing on each vendor's own site.
Does CaseFile handle billing and client payments like MyCase?
No. Billing, time tracking, a client portal, and integrated LawPay payments are exactly what MyCase is built for, and CaseFile does not try to replace them. CaseFile focuses on drafting — letters, intake forms, and case summaries — and pairs with whatever system you already use to run the firm and get paid.
Why does flat pricing matter for a growing firm?
Per-user pricing means every attorney you add raises the bill, even when the software does the same job. For a two-lawyer firm on MyCase Pro that's about $178/month; at four lawyers it's roughly $356. CaseFile's drafting is a flat $49/month no matter how many people use it, so the cost of the drafting layer doesn't climb as you grow.
Does an attorney still review what CaseFile drafts?
Always. CaseFile is a drafting productivity tool, not legal advice and not a substitute for professional judgment. Every draft is a starting point the licensed attorney reviews, edits, and is responsible for. The point is to turn a 60-minute first draft into a 60-second one, not to remove the lawyer.
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