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FreshBooks vs MyCase

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FreshBooks

Professional Services

Accounting software that makes you look good

From
Free
Rated
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MyCase logo

MyCase

Legal

Legal practice management software for law firms

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FreshBooks lite tier limited to 5 clients maximum; 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 FreshBooks and MyCase actually diverge.

Attributes where FreshBooks and MyCase differ
AttributeFreshBooksMyCase
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryProfessional ServicesLegal
Founded2003Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 FreshBooks

  • Invoicing
  • Expense tracking
  • Time tracking
  • Project management
  • Payments
  • Financial reporting
  • Proposals
  • Mileage tracking

Only in MyCase

Nothing recorded that FreshBooks does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

FreshBooks

  • Invoicing and payment processingnot MyCase
  • Time tracking and expense managementnot MyCase
  • Multi-client project accountingnot MyCase

MyCase

  • Managing billable hours and generating client invoices from time entriesnot FreshBooks
  • Organizing discovery documents and case materials in searchable repositoriesnot FreshBooks
  • Processing trust account reconciliations for client fundsnot FreshBooks
  • Coordinating client communications through texting and portalsnot FreshBooks

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FreshBooks

  • Lite tier limited to 5 clients maximum
  • E-signatures, proposals, and client retainers unavailable on Lite and Plus tiers
  • Advanced payment processing fee of £20/month on Plus tier (extra cost)
  • Email customization and project profitability tracking restricted to Premium tier and above
  • Offline mode not available; web-based only

MyCase

  • All plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable

Pricing, plan by plan

FreshBooks

Free
  • Lite$23/month
    • Up to 5 clients
    • Core invoicing and expense tracking
  • Plus$43/month
    • Up to 50 clients
    • Client portal and estimates
  • Premium$70/month
    • Unlimited clients
    • Advanced features
  • Select$null/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • Unlimited clients
    • Dedicated support

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 FreshBooks if

  • You need invoicing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want expense tracking.

Choose MyCase if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is FreshBooks or MyCase better?
Neither clearly leads. FreshBooks starts at Free and MyCase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FreshBooks or MyCase?
FreshBooks starts at Free and MyCase at Free.
Does FreshBooks or MyCase run on more platforms?
FreshBooks runs on Web, iOS, Android. MyCase runs on Web.
Can I use FreshBooks for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FreshBooks best used for?
FreshBooks is most often used for invoicing and payment processing, time tracking and expense management, multi-client project accounting. Of those, invoicing and payment processing and time tracking and expense management are not what MyCase is typically brought in for.
What can FreshBooks do that MyCase cannot?
FreshBooks covers Invoicing, Expense tracking, Time tracking, Project management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FreshBooks: How much does FreshBooks cost?

FreshBooks offers plans starting at $23 per month for Lite (up to 5 clients), $43 for Plus (up to 50 clients), $70 for Premium (unlimited clients), and custom pricing for the Select plan. Currently offering 90% off for 3 months on all plans.

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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.

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FreshBooks: Does FreshBooks offer a free trial?

Yes, FreshBooks offers a free 30-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.

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MyCase: Does MyCase offer a free trial?

Yes, MyCase offers a 10-day free trial with full access and no credit card required.

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FreshBooks: What are the add-on costs for FreshBooks?

Team members cost $11 per month per user, Advanced Payments add-on costs $20 per month, and FreshBooks Payroll costs $40 per month base plus $6 per month per user.

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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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