Legal · head to head
CosmoLex vs MyCase
CosmoLex
Legal
Practice management with a full legal general ledger and trust accounting built in
- From
- $89/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only MyCase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: CosmoLex the built-in accounting suits a single law firm entity, so practices with multiple entities, payroll or unusual revenue recognition still need an external accountant and a second system.; MyCase all plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CosmoLex and MyCase actually diverge.
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 CosmoLex
- Built-in general ledger
- Three-way trust reconciliation
- Time and expense capture
- Billing and LEDES
- CosmoLex Pay
- Matter management
Only in MyCase
Nothing recorded that CosmoLex does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CosmoLex
- A two to ten lawyer firm that wants to stop paying for and reconciling QuickBooks alongside its practice systemnot MyCase
- A firm that has failed or fears failing a bar trust account audit and needs three-way reconciliation as standardnot MyCase
- A solo practice with no bookkeeper that needs the books to be correct without accounting knowledgenot MyCase
- A firm doing insurer defence work that must produce LEDES invoices without a separate billing toolnot MyCase
MyCase
- Managing billable hours and generating client invoices from time entriesnot CosmoLex
- Organizing discovery documents and case materials in searchable repositoriesnot CosmoLex
- Processing trust account reconciliations for client fundsnot CosmoLex
- Coordinating client communications through texting and portalsnot CosmoLex
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CosmoLex
- The built-in accounting suits a single law firm entity, so practices with multiple entities, payroll or unusual revenue recognition still need an external accountant and a second system.
- Document management is basic storage rather than versioned matter-centric DMS, so firms with heavy document workflow outgrow it and bolt on something else.
- The integration catalogue is materially smaller than Clio, so niche intake, e-discovery or automation tools often require manual export instead of a native connection.
- Ownership sits with ProfitSolv alongside Tabs3, TimeSolv and Rocket Matter, and buyers have limited visibility into which brand receives investment over a three-year contract.
- The interface and reporting feel dated next to newer competitors, and custom reporting in particular often means exporting to a spreadsheet.
MyCase
- All plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable
Pricing, plan by plan
CosmoLex
$89/month- CosmoLex$89/month
- Per user per month billed annually, higher month to month
- General ledger and trust accounting included rather than sold as an add-on
- Payment processing charged at card and bank transaction rates
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 CosmoLex if
- You need built-in general ledger.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want three-way trust reconciliation.
Questions people ask
- Is CosmoLex or MyCase better?
- Neither clearly leads. CosmoLex starts at $89/month and MyCase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CosmoLex or MyCase?
- MyCase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $89/month for CosmoLex and Free for MyCase.
- Does CosmoLex or MyCase run on more platforms?
- CosmoLex 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. CosmoLex starts at $89/month.
- What is CosmoLex best used for?
- CosmoLex is most often used for a two to ten lawyer firm that wants to stop paying for and reconciling quickbooks alongside its practice system, a firm that has failed or fears failing a bar trust account audit and needs three-way reconciliation as standard, a solo practice with no bookkeeper that needs the books to be correct without accounting knowledge, a firm doing insurer defence work that must produce ledes invoices without a separate billing tool. Of those, a two to ten lawyer firm that wants to stop paying for and reconciling quickbooks alongside its practice system and a firm that has failed or fears failing a bar trust account audit and needs three-way reconciliation as standard are not what MyCase is typically brought in for.
- What can CosmoLex do that MyCase cannot?
- CosmoLex covers Built-in general ledger, Three-way trust reconciliation, Time and expense capture, Billing and LEDES.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CosmoLex: Do I still need QuickBooks?
No. CosmoLex carries its own general ledger and trust ledgers, which is the main reason firms choose it over Clio or MyCase.
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.
SourceCosmoLex: Does it handle IOLTA compliance?
Yes. Trust ledgers, overdraft prevention and three-way reconciliation are in the core product rather than in a paid tier.
MyCase: Does MyCase offer a free trial?
Yes, MyCase offers a 10-day free trial with full access and no credit card required.
SourceCosmoLex: Who owns CosmoLex?
ProfitSolv, a private-equity backed group that also owns Tabs3, TimeSolv, ImagineTime and Rocket Matter.
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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