MyCase
Smokeball
| Feature | MyCase | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $39/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | solo-attorneys, small-law-firms, growing-practices, general-practice | small-law-firms, mid-size-firms, litigation-practices, billable-hour-firms |
| Founded | 2010 | 2007 |
| Case Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Intake | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendaring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Document Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Matter Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Smokeball Pros
- Automatic time recording
- Deep Microsoft Office integration
- Strong document automation
- Excellent for billing accuracy
✗ Smokeball Cons
- Windows-only desktop app
- Higher price point
- Learning curve for automation
The Verdict
MyCase is built for solo attorneys and small law firms, with a focus on case-management and time-billing. Smokeball targets small law firms and mid size firms and leads with automatic-time-tracking and document-automation.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($39/mo for MyCase, $39/mo for Smokeball), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
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.