Legal · head to head
MyCase vs Relativity
Relativity
Legal
Ediscovery and legal data platform for large matters
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only MyCase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: MyCase all plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable; Relativity quote-only and expensive, typically billed on data volume, so costs escalate with matter size
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MyCase and Relativity actually diverge.
| Attribute | MyCase | Relativity |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Cloud, Self-hosted |
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 MyCase
Nothing recorded that Relativity does not also cover.
Only in Relativity
- Large-scale processing
- Review workflow
- Analytics and active learning
- Application ecosystem
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MyCase
- Managing billable hours and generating client invoices from time entriesnot Relativity
- Organizing discovery documents and case materials in searchable repositoriesnot Relativity
- Processing trust account reconciliations for client fundsnot Relativity
- Coordinating client communications through texting and portalsnot Relativity
Relativity
- Large litigation with very high document volumesnot MyCase
- Corporate investigations requiring defensible, auditable reviewnot MyCase
- Firms whose review process is already built around the platformnot MyCase
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
MyCase
- All plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable
Relativity
- Quote-only and expensive, typically billed on data volume, so costs escalate with matter size
- Complex enough that certified specialists are a job title, which is a real staffing cost
- Considerable overkill for small matters, where lighter self-service tools are far cheaper
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Relativity
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Relativity review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Relativity if
- You need large-scale processing.
- You work on Web, Cloud, Self-hosted.
- You also want review workflow.
Questions people ask
- Is MyCase or Relativity better?
- Neither clearly leads. MyCase starts at Free and Relativity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MyCase or Relativity?
- MyCase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyCase and On request for Relativity.
- Does MyCase or Relativity run on more platforms?
- MyCase runs on Web. Relativity runs on Web, Cloud, Self-hosted.
- Can I use MyCase for free?
- Yes. MyCase has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Relativity starts at On request.
- What is MyCase best used for?
- MyCase is most often used for managing billable hours and generating client invoices from time entries, organizing discovery documents and case materials in searchable repositories, processing trust account reconciliations for client funds, coordinating client communications through texting and portals. Of those, managing billable hours and generating client invoices from time entries and organizing discovery documents and case materials in searchable repositories are not what Relativity is typically brought in for.
- What can MyCase do that Relativity cannot?
- Relativity covers Large-scale processing, Review workflow, Analytics and active learning, Application ecosystem.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceRelativity: What does Relativity cost?
It does not publish rates. Ediscovery is generally billed on data volume and users, quoted per matter or organisation.
MyCase: Does MyCase offer a free trial?
Yes, MyCase offers a 10-day free trial with full access and no credit card required.
SourceRelativity: Is Relativity only for law firms?
No. Corporate legal departments and government agencies use it for investigations as well as litigation.
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.
SourceRelativity: Do I need trained staff?
In practice yes. Relativity certification is a recognised specialism, and that staffing cost is part of the total.