CanLII
7.2#4 in legal research softwareFrom C$100 a yearFree planWebAPI
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OpenJurist
6.0#20 in legal research softwareFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CanLII | OpenJurist |
|---|---|---|
| API | CanLII offers an authorized, read-only REST API that returns collection metadata as JSON and requires an API key requested through its feedback form. | Developers can pull JSON from a read-only API with endpoints for opinions, statutes, dictionary entries, judges, courts, and search. |
CanLII plans
- CanLIIFree
- CanLII core accessFree
- myCanLII BasicC$100 a year
OpenJurist plans
- Free accessFree
Pick CanLII if…
CanLII suits legal professionals and members of the public looking for Canadian case law, legislation, or legal commentary. Researchers can use myCanLII to organize materials and access Search+ with a daily usage limit.
Pick OpenJurist if…
It suits people researching U.S. case law and statutes, as well as developers needing read-only legal-data access. It is a research resource, not legal advice.