8am MyCase
8.6#3 in legal practice management softwareFrom $39 a monthFree planiOSmacOS
Visit8am MyCase vs HoudiniEsq
HoudiniEsq
8.4#9 in legal practice management softwareFrom $248 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | 8am MyCase | HoudiniEsq |
|---|---|---|
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Client intake | Yes | Yes |
| Client portal | Yes | The secure client portal lets firms specify what is viewable and for how long, and lets clients pay invoices directly in the portal. |
| Document automation | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas | Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States |
| Paid from | 50 | 21 |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Trust accounting | Yes | Yes |
8am MyCase plans
- MyCase Basic$50 a month
- MyCase Pro$100 a month
- MyCase Advanced$130 a month
- MyCase Accounting$39 a month
- LawPay PaymentsFree
- Free trialFree
HoudiniEsq plans
- Solo Practitioners LicenseFree
- The Cloud & Beyond$48 a month
- In-house Practice$21 a month
- In-house Enterprise$39 a month
- FREE Solo Practitioners LicenseFree
- In-house Practice$248 a year
Pick 8am MyCase if…
It suits law firms that need case management alongside documents, time tracking, billing, payments, and trust accounting. Firms considering Basic should note its limited client portal, and PC or Mac Desktop Drive requires Advanced.
Pick HoudiniEsq if…
It suits attorneys, paralegals, investigators, law libraries, law schools, agencies and consultants seeking legal practice management. The free license is specifically for a solo practitioner working alone.