Casetext (CoCounsel)
MyCase
| Feature | Casetext (CoCounsel) | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $110/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | solo-practitioners, small-law-firms, legal-researchers, in-house-counsel | solo-attorneys, small-law-firms, growing-practices, general-practice |
| Founded | 2013 | 2010 |
| Ai Research | ✓ | ✗ |
| Brief Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contract Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deposition Prep | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timeline Creation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Review | ✓ | ✗ |
| Case Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client Intake | ✗ | ✓ |
| Document Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendaring | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Casetext (CoCounsel) Pros
- AI-powered research
- Natural language search
- Document review
- Affordable vs alternatives
✗ Casetext (CoCounsel) Cons
- Smaller database than Westlaw
- Newer platform
- AI sometimes inaccurate
✓ MyCase Pros
- Easy to learn and use
- Built-in client intake forms
- Good client communication tools
- Affordable pricing
✗ MyCase Cons
- Limited customization
- Basic reporting
- Document management could be stronger
The Verdict
Casetext (CoCounsel) is built for solo practitioners and small law firms, with a focus on ai-research and brief-analysis. MyCase targets solo attorneys and small law firms and leads with case-management and time-billing.
On pricing, MyCase is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $39/mo compared to $110/mo for Casetext (CoCounsel). That $71/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Both tools are a solid fit for small law firms — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.