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Head-to-head · Legal Billing Software

CaseFox vs Bill4Time

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score CaseFox #1 in Legal Billing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CaseFox
Bill4Time #4 in Legal Billing Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Bill4Time

CaseFox leads on 0 checks, Bill4Time on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCaseFox · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceBill4Time · $39/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Bill4Time

CaseFox scores higher on our rubric for legal billing software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Bill4Time is cheaper to start at $39/user/mo against $45/user/mo.

CaseFox is the better fit for firms wanting free core billing. Bill4Time is the better fit for small firms needing affordable time and billing.

  • CaseFox fits best

    Firms wanting free core billing

  • Bill4Time fits best

    Small firms needing affordable time and billing

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Side by side

Feature CaseFox 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Bill4Time 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Legal Billing Software #4 in Legal Billing Software
Best for Firms wanting free core billing Small firms needing affordable time and billing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $45/user/mo $39/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 16 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CaseFox 0/5 · Bill4Time 0/5
Trust accounting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Legal time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Expense tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Billing models Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Solo plan includes billing, payments, reporting, and client portals
  • Trust and operating account management with audit-ready reports
  • Supports LEDES, recurring billing, ACH, cards, LawPay, and PayPal
  • Tracks billable and non-billable time, expenses, matters, and tasks
  • Offline time and expense entries synchronize when back online
  • Legal Pro adds trust accounting, conflict checking, and LEDES export
Cons
  • Unlimited cases and 2-factor authentication require the Professional plan
  • Advanced enterprise services start at $99 per user per month
  • Payment processing relies on third-party providers such as LawPay and PayPal
  • Legal capabilities start with the Legal Pro plan
  • The free account is limited to 1 user, 3 clients, and 5 projects
  • Support is not available 24/7
Our verdict

CaseFox is cloud-based legal practice management software for attorneys and law firms that need billing, payments, trust accounting, case management, and client communication in one system. Its Solo plan is free forever and includes time…

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Bill4Time combines time tracking, matter and client management, expense capture, invoicing, and reporting for law firms and other professional-service businesses. Small firms can use it to connect billable and non-billable entries with…

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  1. CaseFoxLegal Billing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Bill4TimeLegal Billing Software 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CaseFox — where it wins

    • Free Solo plan includes billing, payments, reporting, and client portals
    • Trust and operating account management with audit-ready reports
    • Supports LEDES, recurring billing, ACH, cards, LawPay, and PayPal

    Where it doesn't

    • Unlimited cases and 2-factor authentication require the Professional plan
    • Advanced enterprise services start at $99 per user per month
    • Payment processing relies on third-party providers such as LawPay and PayPal

  • Bill4Time — where it wins

    • Tracks billable and non-billable time, expenses, matters, and tasks
    • Offline time and expense entries synchronize when back online
    • Legal Pro adds trust accounting, conflict checking, and LEDES export

    Where it doesn't

    • Legal capabilities start with the Legal Pro plan
    • The free account is limited to 1 user, 3 clients, and 5 projects
    • Support is not available 24/7

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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