Clio vs MyCase for small business
Clio is the pick for most small firms: AI is part of every plan from Core up, and plans start at US$49 per user a month. MyCase is the pick if you want every price posted up front: Basic is US$50 per user a month billed annually, and its AI tools start on Pro.
For Canadian firms, Clio is the one that says it serves Canada: it has a Canadian site for Canadian law firms, while MyCase’s home and pricing pages don’t say whether it serves Canadian firms.
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Side by side
| Clio | MyCase | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI in the plan | Posted prices |
| Starting price | US$49/user/mo (Starter) | US$50/user/mo annually, US$60 monthly |
| AI | From Core up | From Pro up |
| Free trial | Not stated | 10 days, no card |
| Serves Canadian firms | Yes, says its Canadian site | Doesn’t say |
| Checked on | Oct 20, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
Prices are each maker’s regular list price in US dollars, read on the date shown. We never convert currencies.
Where Clio wins
- AI in the plan. From Core up, Clio’s AI drafts bills on schedule, turns documents into calendar events and tasks, and drafts client updates from matter activity.
- Accounting included. Every plan includes trust and operating account reconciliation without separate bookkeeping software.
- Your data stays yours. Clio says your firm’s data is never used to train AI, and you review everything before it goes out.
Where MyCase wins
- Every price posted. Basic is US$50 billed annually or US$60 monthly, Pro is US$100 or US$120, and Advanced is US$130 or US$150.
- AI writing help. Pro adds the 8am IQ Writing and Document Assistant, which MyCase says adjusts tone, translates, and summarizes documents. Advanced adds an AI case assistant and AI document discovery.
- Free trial. There’s a 10-day free trial with no card.
The verdict
Pick Clio if you want AI built into the plan and accounting without extra software.
Pick MyCase if you want to see every price before you talk to sales.
Questions people ask
Is Clio or MyCase better for small law firms?
For most small firms, Clio, because AI is included from Core up. MyCase is better if you want every price posted (checked October 2026).
How much does Clio cost?
Clio’s Starter plan is US$49 per user a month. Core, Signature, and Elite need a quote, and Starter doesn’t include the AI features.
How much does MyCase cost?
Basic is US$50 per user a month billed annually or US$60 monthly. Pro is US$100 or US$120, and Advanced is US$130 or US$150.
What about firms in Canada?
Check that the tool supports your provincial or territorial Law Society’s trust accounting rules. Clio’s Canadian site describes its trust accounting; MyCase’s trust accounting page describes US IOLTA compliance.
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