8am™ MyCase vs. Clio

MyCase is an end-to-end legal practice management solution that includes built-in intake, document automation, AI tools, passive time tracking, and robust accounting. In contrast, Clio often requires third-party integrations or upgraded plans to access similar functionality. MyCase also offers faster setup and a more unified user experience right out of the box.

Lawyers move to MyCase for its usability and financial wellness solutions. Many find Clio’s reliance on external tools and add-ons inefficient. MyCase consolidates workflows, reduces profit leakage, and simplifies billing and payments.

MyCase includes more advanced features as standard, such as intake, document automation, AI-powered document and writing tools, and passive time tracking. With Clio, many of these features require additional subscriptions or third-party tools, making it more complex and expensive.

Users often describe MyCase as more intuitive, streamlined, and easier to adopt. MyCase’s workflows are purpose-built for legal professionals and require minimal setup. Clio’s interface is clean, but setup can be complex, requiring time-consuming integrations and manual customization—especially if you need financial or CRM features.

When it comes to legal-specific accounting, MyCase wins. It includes automated expense tracking, automated three-way reconciliation, and full financial reporting without the need for external accounting software. While Clio has accounting, it is more reliant on external tools and does not support accrual-based accounting.

MyCase is an excellent choice for solo attorneys, offering an intuitive interface and quick, hassle-free onboarding. It’s easy to use from day one, with built-in tools for case management, billing, and payments. It also scales well, making it equally great for small, medium, and large law firms.

While both Clio and MyCase offer intake capabilities, MyCase Intake is fully embedded within the practice management platform. This means information captured during intake automatically populates client and matter records—eliminating duplicate entry and streamlining workflows. Clio Grow, on the other hand, functions as a separate add-on that must be synced with Clio Manage, which can introduce additional setup steps and potential redundancies.

Clio’s pricing starts at $49/user/month, but key features like automated scheduling, client intake, and full CRM functionality require upgrading to higher-tier plans, which can significantly increase your monthly cost, depending on your firm’s needs. MyCase pricing provides a better value for your investment, starting at $39/user/month for cloud-based case management with end-to-end billing and online payments.

Switching from Clio to MyCase is simple and hassle-free. MyCase provides guided support, expert onboarding, and a dedicated migration team to ensure a smooth transition so you can focus on your practice, not your software.

No—data migration from Clio is completely free. Our team manages the entire process for you, making it fast to get up and running with MyCase.