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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 1 User Per Month
Starting at $105.00 Per Month
8am MyCase
Star Rating
(331)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(191)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $105.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that 8am MyCase excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive design and ease of integration. Users appreciate how the platform helps them capture more billable time, thanks to features like task reminders and a clear overview of daily activities.
- According to verified reviews, Westlaw is recognized for its comprehensive legal research capabilities. Users highlight the integrated content with Practical Law and KeyCite, which allows for efficient case law research and citation management, making it a go-to for legal professionals.
- Users say that 8am MyCase offers a smoother implementation process compared to Westlaw, with many finding the onboarding experience straightforward and user-friendly. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to quickly adopt new software.
- Reviewers mention that while Westlaw has a strong reputation for its extensive content library, some users feel it can be overwhelming and less tailored to specific workflows. In contrast, 8am MyCase is often described as more adaptable to individual practice needs, enhancing daily usability.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms receive similar star ratings, but 8am MyCase benefits from a larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and potentially more up-to-date feedback on its features and performance.
- According to user feedback, Westlaw's support quality is commendable, with users appreciating the assistance they receive. However, 8am MyCase slightly edges out in this area, with reviewers noting its responsive support team and helpful resources, which can be crucial for small businesses navigating legal software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
8am MyCase
Basic
$39.00
1 User Per Month
$39 per user/month (billed annually) or $49 per user/month (billed monthly)
- Case and Contact Management
- Task Management
- Client Portal
Westlaw
Westlaw Classic
Starting at $105.00
Per Month
Get accurate and comprehensive legal research you can trust.
- Access the most comprehensive collection of primary and secondary law for thorough research.
- Find related law quickly with the most reputable and granular subject classification system, the Key Number System.
- Work confidently knowing you're relying on good law with the best-in-class citator, KeyCite.
Free Trial
8am MyCase
Free Trial is available
Westlaw
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
289
8.9
163
Ease of Use
8.8
293
8.6
163
Ease of Setup
8.4
167
8.3
17
Ease of Admin
8.3
92
7.6
13
Quality of Support
8.6
269
8.6
141
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
90
7.2
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
283
8.1
157
Features by Category
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
51
8.9
26
8.6
47
8.8
20
8.0
48
8.8
22
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.0
5
7.3
19
6.3
5
Platform Content
7.7
48
8.4
26
8.8
47
8.6
23
7.5
44
9.3
27
Agentic AI - Legal Document Drafting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.8
44
8.8
18
7.6
41
8.1
19
8.8
47
8.5
17
Platform Basics
7.8
183
Not enough data
8.6
192
Not enough data
8.4
177
Not enough data
7.8
183
Not enough data
Content Management
8.3
184
Not enough data
8.2
182
Not enough data
8.0
176
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Case Management
5.9
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
6.1
16
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.9
119
Not enough data
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.3
110
Not enough data
7.5
119
Not enough data
8.5
123
Not enough data
Content Management
8.4
116
Not enough data
7.8
109
Not enough data
7.9
108
Not enough data
Time & Billing
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.2
116
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Practice Management
5.6
11
Not enough data
5.6
11
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Agentic AI - Legal Research
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage and Collaboration - Legal Document Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
9.1
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
Document Management - Legal Document Management
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analysis - Legal Document Management
7.8
48
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Legal Document Management
5.9
46
Not enough data
Accessibility - Legal Document Management
7.5
47
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Document Management
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LLM and NLP - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Technology Benefit - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Consistency, Accuracy and Efficiency - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation using Legal Tech - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance and Data Security - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Use and Adaptability - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Legal Assistant
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales Force Automation - Legal CRM
6.2
14
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Legal CRM
5.7
12
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Marketing Automation - Legal CRM
7.6
13
Not enough data
6.5
13
Not enough data
Customer Support - Legal CRM
5.9
11
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
6.5
14
Not enough data
Platform Reporting and Analytics - Legal CRM
6.5
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal CRM
5.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Legal Billing
6.2
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
8am MyCase and Westlaw are categorized as Legal Document Drafting
Unique Categories
8am MyCase is categorized as Legal Document Management, Legal CRM, Legal Practice Management, Legal Billing, Legal Case Management, and AI Legal Assistant
Westlaw is categorized as Legal Research
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
8am MyCase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Westlaw
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Law Practice
55.7%
Legal Services
39.8%
Consulting
0.6%
Law Enforcement
0.6%
Accounting
0.6%
Other
2.8%
Law Practice
52.1%
Legal Services
30.3%
Higher Education
2.7%
Government Administration
2.7%
Education Management
2.1%
Other
10.1%
Discussions
What is MyCase?
2 Comments
DS
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How many lawyers use MyCase?
2 Comments
Official Response from 8am MyCase
Thousands of small and mid-sized law firms across the United States use MyCase.Read more
Does MyCase have an API?
2 Comments
Official Response from 8am MyCase
I am excited to let you know that MyCase now has an Open API that allows firms to connect more of the apps they use to MyCase for increased data sharing,...Read more
Westlaw has no discussions with answers
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