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Head-to-head · Legal Billing Software

CaseFox vs ModusBill

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score CaseFox #1 in Legal Billing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CaseFox
ModusBill #8 in Legal Billing Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ModusBill

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCaseFox · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly CaseFox
  • Free trialonly ModusBill

CaseFox scores higher on our rubric for legal billing software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

CaseFox offers free plan; ModusBill doesn't.

CaseFox is the better fit for firms wanting free core billing. ModusBill is the better fit for budget-conscious firms needing trust controls.

  • CaseFox fits best

    Firms wanting free core billing

  • ModusBill fits best

    Budget-conscious firms needing trust controls

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Side by side

Feature CaseFox 9.4/10 Visit ↗ ModusBill 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in Legal Billing Software #8 in Legal Billing Software
Best for Firms wanting free core billing Budget-conscious firms needing trust controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $45/user/mo $252/user/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Email
Compliance 2FA 2FA
Integrations 16 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CaseFox 0/5 · ModusBill 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
  • IOLTA ledgers and three-way trust-account reconciliation
  • Secure invoice payment links with Stripe and PlaceToPay
  • LEDES 1998B export, aging reports, and access controls
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
  • Web-only access limits platform breadth
  • Integrations are limited to Stripe and PlaceToPay
  • There is no free plan
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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ModusBill is cloud-based legal billing software for solo attorneys, small practices, growing firms, and multi-office firms. It records time entries linked to matters, flat-fee and retainer billing, invoices, payments, and accounts…

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  1. CaseFoxLegal Billing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. ModusBillLegal Billing Software 8.430-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

  • ModusBill — where it wins

    • IOLTA ledgers and three-way trust-account reconciliation
    • Secure invoice payment links with Stripe and PlaceToPay
    • LEDES 1998B export, aging reports, and access controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform breadth
    • Integrations are limited to Stripe and PlaceToPay
    • There is no free plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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