Head-to-head · Legal Client Portal Software
Clio for Clients vs 8am MyCase
Clio for Clients leads on 1 check, 8am MyCase on 0, 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 scoreClio for Clients · 8.6/10
- Free planonly Clio for Clients
- Free trialonly 8am MyCase
- Most features8am MyCase · 1 of 6
Clio for Clients scores higher on our rubric for legal client portal software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Clio for Clients offers free plan; 8am MyCase doesn't.
Clio for Clients is the better fit for clio firms needing a free client portal. 8am MyCase is the better fit for established firms wanting an all-in-one system.
- Clio for Clients fits best
Clio firms needing a free client portal
- 8am MyCase fits best
Established firms wanting an all-in-one system
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Side by side
| Feature | Clio for Clients 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | 8am MyCase 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Legal Client Portal Software | #4 in Legal Client Portal Software |
| Best for | Clio firms needing a free client portal | Established firms wanting an all-in-one system |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $39/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 10 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs, Community | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA | SOC 2, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Clio for Clients 0/6 · 8am MyCase 1/6 | ||
| Client messaging | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Secure document exchange | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Electronic signatures | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Online client payments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Client intake forms | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Matter status updates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Clio for Clients is a web and mobile client portal for law firms and their clients. It brings secure messaging, shared documents, matter progress, calendar events, invoices, payments, and notifications into one client-facing space. Clients… Read the review → |
8am MyCase is cloud-based legal practice management software for lawyers and law firms that want case operations, client communications, documents, billing, payments, and financial workflows in one system. Its feature set spans… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Clio for Clients — where it wins
- Free client access with messaging, documents, calendars, and billing
- Web, iOS, and Android access with passwordless email authentication
- Matter-level progress visibility plus document uploads and scanning
Where it doesn't
- Firm portals require Clio Manage rather than a standalone product
- Integration support is centered on Clio Manage
- Payment availability depends on supported arrangements
8am MyCase — where it wins
- Combines client intake, case management, billing, payments, and trust accounting
- Secure portal supports messages, documents, events, and billing
- Advanced plan adds AI assistants, OCR, and advanced document automation
Where it doesn't
- Starting price is $50 per user monthly with annual billing
- Basic includes a limited client portal and mobile-browser access
- AI-assisted tools are available through the Advanced plan
- Clio for Clients8.6/10 · Free plan
A free client portal for Clio firms, with messaging, documents, billing, and matter updates.
Visit ClioFull verdict → - 8am MyCase8.5/10 · 10-day trial
An all-in-one legal practice suite with portal, billing, trust accounting, and AI tools.
Visit 8am MyCaseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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