Legal · head to head
Actionstep vs MyCase
Actionstep
Legal
Configurable legal practice and accounting management platform sold as two separate products, priced per user with no published rate
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The short version
- Only MyCase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Actionstep no pricing is published beyond a rough $60 a month starting figure; real cost including implementation and add-ons requires a sales quote and can rise substantially, as one documented case showed a fourfold increase within a year.; MyCase all plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Actionstep and MyCase actually diverge.
| Attribute | Actionstep | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Per user per month | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Legal).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Actionstep
- Configurable workflows
- Legal Accounting
- Builder
- Capture
- Trace
- Acumen
Only in MyCase
Nothing recorded that Actionstep does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Actionstep
- A firm whose matter types do not fit standard case management templates and wants to build its own workflow structurenot MyCase
- A US firm needing trust accounting compliance built into the same system as matter managementnot MyCase
- A firm using AI time capture to reduce billing leakage from unrecorded worknot MyCase
- A growing mid-size firm wanting embedded analytics on matter profitability without exporting to a separate BI toolnot MyCase
MyCase
- Managing billable hours and generating client invoices from time entriesnot Actionstep
- Organizing discovery documents and case materials in searchable repositoriesnot Actionstep
- Processing trust account reconciliations for client fundsnot Actionstep
- Coordinating client communications through texting and portalsnot Actionstep
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Actionstep
- No pricing is published beyond a rough $60 a month starting figure; real cost including implementation and add-ons requires a sales quote and can rise substantially, as one documented case showed a fourfold increase within a year.
- The configurability that is the main selling point means implementation is a genuine project requiring firm time to design workflows, not a same-day signup like more templated competitors.
- Legal Accounting is sold as a separate North America-only product, so international firms cannot get the full accounting feature set through the same purchase.
- Reviewer base skews heavily toward small firms, and Actionstep itself is candid that most of its reviews come from small businesses, which is a signal about where the product is proven at scale.
- Add-on modules (Builder, Capture, Trace, Acumen) are each additional cost, so a firm comparing Actionstep to an all-in-one competitor needs to price in modules separately to get a fair comparison.
MyCase
- All plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable
Pricing, plan by plan
Actionstep
On request- Practice Management$undefined/month
- Starts around $60 per user per month, quote required for exact rate
- Implementation fees charged separately
- Priced per user, varies by region (US, UK, AU, NZ, CAD)
- Legal Accounting$undefined/month
- North America only
- Sold separately from or combined with Practice Management
- Add-on modules (Builder, Capture, Trace, Acumen) priced separately
MyCase
Free- Basic$60/month
- Basic features
- Annual option $50/month
- Pro$120/month
- Pro features
- Annual option $100/month
- Most popular
- Advanced$150/month
- Advanced features
- Annual option $130/month
Which should you pick?
Choose Actionstep if
- You need configurable workflows.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want legal accounting.
Questions people ask
- Is Actionstep or MyCase better?
- Neither clearly leads. Actionstep starts at On request and MyCase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Actionstep or MyCase?
- MyCase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Actionstep and Free for MyCase.
- Does Actionstep or MyCase run on more platforms?
- Actionstep runs on Web, iOS, Android. MyCase runs on Web.
- Can I use MyCase for free?
- Yes. MyCase has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Actionstep starts at On request.
- What is Actionstep best used for?
- Actionstep is most often used for a firm whose matter types do not fit standard case management templates and wants to build its own workflow structure, a us firm needing trust accounting compliance built into the same system as matter management, a firm using ai time capture to reduce billing leakage from unrecorded work, a growing mid-size firm wanting embedded analytics on matter profitability without exporting to a separate bi tool. Of those, a firm whose matter types do not fit standard case management templates and wants to build its own workflow structure and a us firm needing trust accounting compliance built into the same system as matter management are not what MyCase is typically brought in for.
- What can Actionstep do that MyCase cannot?
- Actionstep covers Configurable workflows, Legal Accounting, Builder, Capture.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Actionstep: Is Actionstep pricing published?
No. The pricing page gives no rate card; you must request a quote, and cost is per user plus implementation fees, varying by region.
MyCase: How much does MyCase cost?
MyCase pricing starts at $60/month per user for the Basic plan, $120/month for Pro, and $150/month for Advanced when billed monthly.
SourceActionstep: Can I buy just the accounting product?
Yes, Legal Accounting is sold separately from Practice Management, though it is limited to North America.
MyCase: Does MyCase offer a free trial?
Yes, MyCase offers a 10-day free trial with full access and no credit card required.
SourceActionstep: Does it work like Clio or MyCase out of the box?
Not exactly. Actionstep leans on firm-configured workflows rather than fixed templates, which means more setup but a closer eventual fit to how the firm works.
MyCase: Are there annual billing discounts available?
Yes, annual billing saves up to 16% compared to monthly billing, with Basic at $50/user/month annually, Pro at $100/user/month, and Advanced at $130/user/month.
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