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At a Glance
8am MyCase
8am MyCase
Star Rating
(342)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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CARET Legal
CARET Legal
Star Rating
(199)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about CARET Legal
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that 8am MyCase excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Scores across various categories, including legal case management and billing. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and robust features, with one reviewer noting, "MyCase has helped me capture more of my billable time than any other case management software I have used before."
  • Users say that CARET Legal offers a user-friendly experience, particularly for those new to legal software. Reviewers highlight its cloud-based accessibility and simple learning curve, stating, "It was very simple to learn in my opinion, and I enjoy the organizational themes that CARET offers throughout."
  • According to verified reviews, 8am MyCase stands out for its ease of integration and implementation, making it a favorite among small businesses. Users have praised the platform's ability to provide a clear overview of daily tasks, enhancing organization and productivity.
  • Reviewers mention that while CARET Legal is effective in managing practice tasks, it faces challenges in certain advanced features compared to MyCase. Users appreciate its straightforward billing features but note that it lacks some of the comprehensive time tracking capabilities that MyCase offers.
  • G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by both platforms, with CARET Legal receiving slightly higher ratings. Users have expressed satisfaction with the responsiveness and helpfulness of CARET's support team, stating that it makes managing their practice incredibly easy.
  • Users report that 8am MyCase's dashboard and reporting features are particularly well-received, with many finding them essential for tracking case progress and billing. One user remarked on the "clear overview of my day," which helps in staying organized and on top of tasks, a feature that enhances daily usability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
8am MyCase
Basic
$39.00
1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
CARET Legal
No pricing available
Free Trial
8am MyCase
Free Trial is available
CARET Legal
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
298
8.8
157
Ease of Use
8.8
302
8.9
158
Ease of Setup
8.4
174
8.6
63
Ease of Admin
8.4
96
9.1
52
Quality of Support
8.7
277
8.9
151
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
94
9.2
50
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
292
8.7
156
Features by Category
Legal Document DraftingHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.1
55
Not enough data
7.3
210
7.5
82
Legal Practice ManagementHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
7.1
136
7.9
69
Legal Document ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.8
50
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.8
17
Not enough data
6.2
11
7.1
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
8am MyCase
8am MyCase
CARET Legal
CARET Legal
8am MyCase and CARET Legal are categorized as Legal Practice Management, Legal Billing, and Legal Case Management
Unique Categories
CARET Legal
CARET Legal has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
8am MyCase
8am MyCase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
97.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
2.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
CARET Legal
CARET Legal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
98.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
1.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
8am MyCase
8am MyCase
Law Practice
55.1%
Legal Services
40.5%
Consulting
0.6%
Law Enforcement
0.6%
Accounting
0.6%
Other
2.7%
CARET Legal
CARET Legal
Law Practice
58.8%
Legal Services
37.4%
Accounting
1.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
0.5%
Higher Education
0.5%
Other
1.6%
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Discussions
8am MyCase
8am MyCase Discussions
What is MyCase?
2 Comments
Dolores S.
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
CARET Legal
CARET Legal Discussions
Do firms have to migrate from an existing provider if they want to use Zola’s email features?
1 Comment
Official Response from CARET Legal
There is almost never a need to migrate. Zola is compatible with most IMAP and Microsoft Exchange-based email providers including 1and1, GoDaddy, Rackspace,...Read more
Can Zola send email from Zola's iOS and Android apps?
1 Comment
Official Response from CARET Legal
In the Zola iOS or Android App, if you select a Contact, either directly or through the Matters list, you can just tap on the mail icon and compose your...Read more
Can users continue to use Outlook, iPhone Mail or other applications?
1 Comment
Official Response from CARET Legal
Zola is simply another device that connects to your email server. Anything you do on Zola will be reflected in other applications, including replying,...Read more