Legal · head to head
Relativity vs MyCase
Relativity
Legal
Ediscovery and legal data platform for large matters
- From
- On request
- Rated
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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: Relativity quote-only and expensive, typically billed on data volume, so costs escalate with matter size; MyCase all plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Relativity and MyCase actually diverge.
| Attribute | Relativity | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud, Self-hosted | 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 Relativity
- Large-scale processing
- Review workflow
- Analytics and active learning
- Application ecosystem
Only in MyCase
Nothing recorded that Relativity does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
MyCase
- All plans are per-user pricing, not per-firm; previously paid fees are non-refundable
Pricing, plan by plan
Relativity
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Relativity review.
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 Relativity if
- You need large-scale processing.
- You work on Web, Cloud, Self-hosted.
- You also want review workflow.
Questions people ask
- Is Relativity or MyCase better?
- Neither clearly leads. Relativity 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, Relativity or MyCase?
- MyCase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Relativity and Free for MyCase.
- Does Relativity or MyCase run on more platforms?
- Relativity runs on Web, Cloud, Self-hosted. MyCase runs on Web.
- 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 Relativity best used for?
- Relativity is most often used for large litigation with very high document volumes, corporate investigations requiring defensible, auditable review, firms whose review process is already built around the platform. Of those, large litigation with very high document volumes and corporate investigations requiring defensible, auditable review are not what MyCase is typically brought in for.
- What can Relativity do that MyCase cannot?
- Relativity covers Large-scale processing, Review workflow, Analytics and active learning, Application ecosystem.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Relativity: What does Relativity cost?
It does not publish rates. Ediscovery is generally billed on data volume and users, quoted per matter or organisation.
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: Is Relativity only for law firms?
No. Corporate legal departments and government agencies use it for investigations as well as litigation.
MyCase: Does MyCase offer a free trial?
Yes, MyCase offers a 10-day free trial with full access and no credit card required.
SourceRelativity: Do I need trained staff?
In practice yes. Relativity certification is a recognised specialism, and that staffing cost is part of the total.
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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