CosmoLex vs MyCase
Both score 8.0/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 8.0/10. CosmoLex is the best choice if you're tired of reconciling between your practice management tool and QuickBooks. The built-in accounting is genuinely complete, not a half-baked add-on. Skip it if you already have an accountant who handles your books and you just need case management.
CosmoLex 
MyCase Rank
#4 of 39
Rank
#6 of 39
Features
17/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$89/mo
Starting at
$39/mo
User reviews
4.3/5 (400)
User reviews
4.4/5 (750)
What they cost
| CosmoLex | MyCase | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $89 /mo | $39 /mo |
| Free trial | 10 days | 10 days |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, MyCase looks cheaper at $39/month vs $89/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where CosmoLex wins
- Only legal PM tool with full built-in accounting that genuinely replaces QuickBooks — not just a sync, actual double-entry bookkeeping
- Trust accounting and IOLTA compliance is the deepest in the market, with three-way reconciliation built in
- One subscription covers practice management + accounting + billing, which saves $50-100/month vs separate tools
- 10-day free trial to test whether the accounting features actually fit your workflow
Where MyCase wins
- Built-in client texting on the Pro plan, which most competitors charge extra for or don't offer at all
- Client portal is one of the best in the category — clients can view case updates, upload documents, and pay invoices
- Starting at $39/user/month, it's noticeably cheaper than Clio for basic case management needs
- 10-day free trial to actually test it with real data before committing
Where CosmoLex falls short
- At $89/user as the only price tier, there's no cheaper entry point for firms that just want basic case management
- Interface is functional but not as polished as Clio or PracticePanther
- No court rule deadline calendaring built in
- CRM features require the $109/user plan, which pushes the price above most competitors
Where MyCase falls short
- No court rule deadline calendaring, so you'll need a separate tool or manual tracking for jurisdiction-specific deadlines
- Storage is capped at 2 GB per user on the Basic plan, which fills up fast with litigation documents
- Reporting is basic until you hit the Advanced plan at $89/user
- Fewer third-party integrations than Clio — about 70 vs Clio's 250+
Who is each product built for?
CosmoLex
Target: 1-15 attorneys
CosmoLex is the best choice if you're tired of reconciling between your practice management tool and QuickBooks. The built-in accounting is genuinely complete, not a half-baked add-on. Skip it if you already have an accountant who handles your books and you just need case management.
MyCase
Target: 1-25 attorneys
MyCase is the best value pick for small firms under 10 attorneys. The client portal and built-in texting genuinely set it apart. Skip it if you need court rule calendaring or deep integrations with your existing tech stack.
Feature comparison
| Feature | CosmoLex | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Case Management | ||
| Case / matter management | ||
| Contact management | ||
| Conflict checks | ||
| Client intake forms | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Documents & Automation | ||
| Document management | ||
| Document automation | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Email management | ||
| Billing & Accounting | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Billing & invoicing | ||
| Trust / IOLTA accounting | ||
| Scheduling & Deadlines | ||
| Calendar management | ||
| Task management | ||
| Court rule deadlines | ||
| Platform | ||
| Reporting / analytics | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Both score 8.0/10. CosmoLex fits 1-15 attorneys, while MyCase fits 1-25 attorneys. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
CosmoLex starts at $89/month. MyCase starts at $39/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-11.
CosmoLex: Yes, 10-day free trial. MyCase: Yes, 10-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
CosmoLex covers 17 of 18 features we track. MyCase covers 17 of 18. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, CosmoLex has a mobile app. MyCase does too.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most legal practice management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick CosmoLex if...
Solo and small firms that want accounting, billing, and trust compliance in one platform so they can ditch QuickBooks entirely.
Pick MyCase if...
Small firms that want a straightforward practice management tool with a strong client portal and built-in texting without Clio-level pricing.