CaseDesk
8.6#4 in legal practice management softwareFrom $290 a yearFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitCaseDesk vs HoudiniEsq
HoudiniEsq
8.4#9 in legal practice management softwareFrom $248 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CaseDesk | HoudiniEsq |
|---|---|---|
| Client portal | The privacy policy says the optional client portal is served from the user’s computer and documents are hidden from portal clients unless individually made visible. | The secure client portal lets firms specify what is viewable and for how long, and lets clients pay invoices directly in the portal. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The privacy policy lists Google Gmail and Calendar, AI providers, Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Twilio, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, CourtListener, and PACER RSS integrations. | Listed integrations include Outlook, Word, Excel, QuickBooks, Google Calendar, Google Drive, CalendarRules.com, SoftFile.com, and the US Postal Service. |
| Product | CaseDesk is a legal case-management desktop application published by Fulks, Inc. | HoudiniEsq is a web-based legal practice management suite available on-premise or in the cloud. |
CaseDesk plans
- Free betaFree
- CaseDesk Pro$290 a year
- BetaFree
- CaseDesk Pro Monthly$29 a month
- CaseDesk Pro Annual$290 a year
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 CaseDesk if…
CaseDesk is aimed at licensed attorneys handling matter management, deadlines, documents, and billing. Its offline operation and local data storage may suit attorneys who want case data kept on their machine by default.
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.