Clio vs MyCase: 2026 Comparison
Clio and MyCase are the two leading cloud practice management platforms for solos and small US law firms. Clio leads on overall market share (roughly 150,000 attorneys across 100+ countries) and has the broadest integration ecosystem in legal tech with 250+ partners. MyCase has stronger out-of-the-box intake automation and a more polished client portal at the Basic tier. Both handle IOLTA-compliant trust accounting through their respective payment integrations.
Pricing diverges at the entry tier: Clio EasyStart at $49/u/mo versus MyCase Basic at $39/u/mo. The $10 gap matters at solo scale and accumulates at small-firm tiers ($89 Clio Essentials versus $79 MyCase Pro, $129 Clio Advanced versus $99 MyCase Advanced). Over three years for a 5-attorney firm, that gap totals $1,800-$5,400 depending on tier.
The Verdict
Clio wins for firms wanting the deepest integration ecosystem and a clear upgrade path. MyCase wins for solos and small firms prioritizing intake automation and price. The two are close enough at the small-firm tier that ecosystem fit and intake-flow priorities drive the decision more than feature-by-feature comparison.
Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Clio | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (entry tier) | $49/u/mo EasyStart | $39/u/mo Basic |
| Integration ecosystem | 250+ partners | ~100 partners |
| Document automation | Strong (Clio Draft) | Functional, deeper at Pro tier |
| Intake automation | Solid via Clio Grow ($79/u/mo add-on) | Strong native at Pro tier |
| IOLTA compliance | Solid via Clio Payments | Solid via MyCase Payments |
| Mobile app | Polished, iOS and Android | Polished, comparable to Clio |
| Reporting depth | Strong, deepens at Advanced | Functional, less deep than Clio Advanced |
| Client portal | Solid | Stronger out-of-the-box |
| Implementation time | 1-3 weeks self-serve | 1-3 weeks self-serve |
| Customer base | 150,000+ attorneys | Smaller, mostly US-focused |
Where Clio Wins
**Integration ecosystem.** Clio's 250+ integrations cover most legal tech tools (calendar, email, accounting, e-filing, payments, document storage, marketing, AI drafting). MyCase's ~100 integrations cover the most common cases but you may need to evaluate specific tool support before switching.
**Document automation.** Clio Draft (the rebranded Lawyaw acquisition) is comprehensive for general practice, supports template logic and court-rules awareness, and is included at the Essentials tier. MyCase document automation is functional but lighter and reaches its strength at the Pro tier.
**Reporting depth at higher tiers.** Clio Advanced unlocks custom reporting, calculated fields, and matter-level profitability views that MyCase Advanced does not match. For data-driven firm operators above 5 attorneys, this gap matters.
**Long-term scalability.** Clio's tier ladder (EasyStart → Essentials → Advanced → Enterprise) scales cleanly as firms grow from solo to mid-firm. MyCase's tier structure is less graceful past 15-20 attorneys.
Where MyCase Wins
**Pricing at solo and small-firm tiers.** $39 Basic versus $49 EasyStart, $79 Pro versus $89 Essentials. The savings compound across users and years.
**Native intake automation.** MyCase IQ at the Pro tier delivers AI-powered lead scoring, intake forms, and qualification workflows native to the platform. Clio requires the Clio Grow add-on at $79/u/mo to deliver comparable functionality, increasing the total cost meaningfully for marketing-driven firms.
**Client portal experience.** MyCase's client portal handles document sharing, messaging, payment, and case updates with a more polished UX than Clio's at the entry tier. For firms where client experience is a differentiator (PI especially), this matters.
**Faster solo onboarding.** Both platforms onboard in 1-3 weeks but MyCase Basic's smaller integration footprint means less configuration work for solos who do not need extensive ecosystem setup.
Choose Clio if...
your firm uses or plans to use diverse legal-tech tools that need to integrate with PMS (specialized AI tools, e-filing across multiple states, marketing automation), or you want a clear upgrade path from solo through mid-firm scale.
Choose MyCase if...
you are a solo or small firm prioritizing intake automation and total cost, or your firm is marketing-driven and the integrated MyCase IQ saves you from buying Lawmatics or Clio Grow as a separate add-on.
Pricing Scenario
**5-attorney firm with 1 paralegal (6 seats):** Clio Essentials at $89 × 6 = $534/mo = $6,408/year. MyCase Pro at $79 × 6 = $474/mo = $5,688/year. Annual gap: $720/year, $2,160 over 3 years.
**10-attorney firm with 3 support staff (13 seats):** Clio Essentials × 13 = $1,157/mo = $13,884/year. MyCase Pro × 13 = $1,027/mo = $12,324/year. Annual gap: $1,560/year, $4,680 over 3 years.
These calculations exclude implementation costs (similar for both platforms), payment-processing fees (similar), and add-ons. For marketing-driven firms running Clio Grow ($79/u/mo per user), the gap inverts and MyCase becomes meaningfully cheaper.
Integrations
**Clio:** QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Lawyaw (now Clio Draft, included), Clio Grow, Clio Manage, NetDocuments, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, Calendly, Outlook, Gmail, DocuSign, Stripe, LawPay alternative integrations, e-filing partners across most US states, plus 200+ specialty integrations.
**MyCase:** QuickBooks Online, MyCase Payments, MyCase IQ, NetDocuments, Box, Outlook, Gmail, e-filing partners (narrower coverage than Clio across states), DocuSign, calendar integrations, and roughly 100 specialty integrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper over 3 years?
MyCase, by $1,800-$5,400 for typical 5-10 attorney firms. The pricing gap is consistent across tiers ($10 per user per month). For marketing-driven firms running Clio Grow as an add-on at $79/u/mo, the math inverts and MyCase becomes the larger savings.
Can I migrate between Clio and MyCase?
Yes, both directions. Plan 40-100 hours for a typical 5-10 attorney firm. Both platforms have data export capabilities. The hard parts are integration reconfiguration, document template rebuild, and bookkeeper retraining.
Which has better mobile experience?
Comparable. Both platforms have polished iOS and Android apps that handle matter lookup, time tracking, document review, and basic billing. Clio's app is slightly more feature-rich at higher tiers. MyCase's app feels cleaner for solo workflow.
Should I just pick the one with the lower price?
If you do not have a specific reason to favor Clio's ecosystem or upgrade path, MyCase Basic at $39/u/mo is the safer solo choice. Clio's $10 premium pays back specifically when you use the broader ecosystem (specialized integrations, AI tool partners, marketing automation through Clio Grow). For solos with simple workflows, MyCase wins on price.
Reviewed by Rome Thorndike. Last verified 2026-05-06.
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