LegalZoom
MyCase
| Feature | LegalZoom | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $0/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | new-businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals, llc-formation | solo-attorneys, small-law-firms, growing-practices, general-practice |
| Founded | 1999 | 2010 |
| Business Formation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trademark Registration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Estate Planning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Attorney Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Operating Agreements | ✓ | ✗ |
| Case Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client Intake | ✗ | ✓ |
| Document Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendaring | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ LegalZoom Pros
- Trusted brand with millions of customers served
- Comprehensive business formation packages
- Attorney network for complex legal needs
- Compliance calendar and alerts
✗ LegalZoom Cons
- Upselling can make services expensive
- Processing times can be slow
- Customer service quality varies
✓ 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
LegalZoom is built for new businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on business-formation and trademark-registration. MyCase targets solo attorneys and small law firms and leads with case-management and time-billing.
On pricing, LegalZoom is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $0/mo compared to $39/mo for MyCase. That $39/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.
MyCase edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: MyCase has a slight overall edge — but if trusted brand with millions of customers served matters most to you, LegalZoom may still be the right call.