Case Crafter

Case Crafter is a trial-preparation application for attorneys who need to review evidence, build legal chronologies and present material in court. It suits solo practitioners and teams that want offline case access as well as cloud collaboration, though active-case caps make plan choice important.

Overview

Case Crafter brings document review, chronology building and courtroom presentation into one application. It launched in 2024 and runs on iOS, macOS and Windows, giving attorneys working across those platforms a common tool for case preparation.

Its strongest practical idea is continuity: evidence can be annotated, placed alongside case events, and shown in presentation mode without switching to a separate presentation tool. That breadth is useful for trial work, but buyers should weigh the active-case limits and the annual commitment against their caseload.

Key features

Review and organize evidence

Users can import PDFs, images, video and audio, then highlight, annotate and tag evidence. OCR and full-text indexing make imported documents searchable; scanned PDFs are recognized on-device without being uploaded for reading. That combination should help teams locate material across mixed case files, while the range of supported media keeps evidence in one case workspace.

Build and present the case

The interactive chronology brings events, testimony and evidence together. Compare view places two documents side by side during file review, timeline work and presentation, a useful way to examine competing materials without losing the case context. Presentation mode keeps notes, search and notifications on the user's screen while evidence is shown to the courtroom; every listed plan includes direct presentation without restrictions.

Work offline or with a team

Cases can be stored locally for offline use or synced to the cloud across devices and shared with invited team members. The privacy policy says cloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest, files are encrypted client-side before upload, and SMS multi-factor authentication is mandatory. Cloud operations use named providers including AWS, Sentry.io, Mixpanel, Customer.io, Pipedrive, Stripe and Apple, so firms should consider those service relationships alongside their own security requirements.

Technical support runs Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CET during the subscription term, with best efforts outside those hours. Basic and Pro include email support; Unlimited includes phone and email support.

Pricing

There is no free plan, but Case Crafter offers a 7-day trial. All annual plans are billed yearly and cost less per month than their monthly counterparts, in exchange for an upfront annual payment:

• Basic Plan (annual): $50 a month (billed $599/ yearly), with 10 active cases, unrestricted direct presentation and email support. It is the entry option for solo attorneys or small caseloads, but the cap may be restrictive as work grows.
• Pro Plan (annual): $62 a month (billed $749/ yearly), with 25 active cases, unrestricted direct presentation and email support. The extra case capacity suits a busier practice without paying for unlimited cases.
• Unlimited Plan (annual): $75 a month (billed $899/ yearly), with unlimited active cases, unrestricted direct presentation, and phone and email support. It is the clearest fit for high-volume work or users who value phone support.

Monthly billing keeps the same case caps and presentation terms but costs more: Basic is $99 a month for 10 active cases, Pro is $129 a month for 25, and Unlimited is $149 a month for unlimited active cases. Each includes email support, with phone support also included on Unlimited. The monthly option avoids a yearly billing commitment, but the higher rates add up quickly.

Enterprise Plan has custom pricing and offers a customized plan, consolidated billing, volume discounts, branding and custom integrations. Those options target firms whose needs go beyond the fixed plans, rather than individuals looking for a published per-user rate.

Platforms

Case Crafter supports iOS, macOS and Windows. Full offline access is a notable advantage for work away from a reliable connection, while cloud sync provides a route to sharing cases across devices and with invited colleagues.

Who it's for

Solo practitioners can start with Basic if 10 active cases are enough; firms handling more concurrent matters may prefer Pro or Unlimited. Academic users are also among the audiences the maker says its plans serve. Teams that need a custom integration, branding or consolidated billing should consider Enterprise. The product is less compelling for anyone seeking a free ongoing tier, and the annual plans are a poor fit for buyers unwilling to commit a year upfront.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Review, chronology and courtroom presentation are combined, reducing the need to move between separate tools for those tasks.
• Pros: On-device OCR, full-text search, annotations and support for documents, images, video and audio help organize and retrieve varied evidence.
• Pros: Full offline access and optional cloud sharing cover both disconnected work and team collaboration.
• Cons: There is no free plan, and the trial lasts only 7 days, leaving little time to evaluate a full case workflow.
• Cons: Basic and Pro cap active cases at 10 and 25 respectively; practices that exceed those ceilings need Unlimited or a custom Enterprise plan.
• Cons: Monthly pricing is substantially higher than the annual monthly-equivalent rates, while annual billing requires payment for the year.

Alternatives

For a broader category comparison, see Legal Trial Presentation Software.

• eTrialToolkit is worth considering if a free license for judges and court registrars or self-hosted and web platforms matter more than Case Crafter's iOS, macOS and Windows coverage.
• TrialPad suits iOS and macOS users who want TrialPad alongside TranscriptPad, DocReviewPad, TimelinePad and ExhibitsPad in one Solo Litigator plan.
• LIT SUITE is an option for iOS and macOS users who want five litigation apps and a free-plan option.
• OnCue is a Windows-only alternative for firms able to meet its 100-license minimum and annual commitment.
• AgileLaw may suit teams needing on-demand depositions and a platform spanning Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows.
• InTrial is another paid option for iOS, web and Windows.
• Lexel is worth a look for teams seeking a free-plan option across iOS, web and self-hosted platforms.
• TrialView is another paid, web-based option.

Verdict

Case Crafter is a strong fit for trial attorneys who want evidence review, interactive timelines and courtroom presentation in one cross-platform tool, with offline use and optional cloud collaboration. Its main trade-offs are the lack of a free plan, higher monthly rates and active-case ceilings on the lower tiers. Choose it if its integrated workflow fits your practice; look elsewhere if you need a free ongoing plan, a different platform mix or less restrictive entry-level capacity.