Head-to-head · Legal E-Filing Software
FileTime vs eFileIL
FileTime leads on 0 checks, eFileIL on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFileTime · 8.8/10
- Free planonly eFileIL
- Most featuresFileTime · 4 of 5
FileTime scores higher on our rubric for legal e-filing software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
eFileIL offers free plan; FileTime doesn't. On supported platforms, FileTime gives you Web_mobile where eFileIL offers Web.
FileTime is the better fit for low-cost multi-state filers. eFileIL is the better fit for illinois court filers.
- FileTime fits best
Low-cost multi-state filers
- eFileIL fits best
Illinois court filers
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Side by side
| Feature | FileTime 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | eFileIL 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Legal E-Filing Software | #6 in Legal E-Filing Software |
| Best for | Low-cost multi-state filers | Illinois court filers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $1.99/unit usage-based | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat | Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | PCI DSS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FileTime 4/5 · eFileIL 2/5 | ||
| Filing status tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rejection alerts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Bulk filing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Court coverage | Texas, California, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland state courts | Illinois Supreme Court, all appellate court districts, and 94 trial courts |
| Supported platforms | Web_mobile | Web |
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| Our verdict | FileTime is a paid legal e-filing service for attorneys, law firms, firm staff, and other authorized filing users. It supports electronic filing to participating state courts, electronic service of legal documents, filing-status views,… Read the review → |
eFileIL is Illinois’s centralized electronic filing manager for attorneys and self-represented litigants. It connects certified electronic filing service providers with Illinois court case-management systems, supporting filings to the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FileTime — where it wins
- Starts at $1.99 per submission
- Bulk filing, templates, proofs, and rejection alerts
- Web, iOS, and Android access
Where it doesn't
- Court coverage is limited to participating state courts
- No free plan is available
- Advanced PDF and fax features require higher tiers
eFileIL — where it wins
- Covers the Supreme Court, all appellate districts, and 94 trial courts
- Includes electronic service, filing status, and timestamp notifications
- Provides centralized registration and certified EFSP selection
Where it doesn't
- Filing-provider, court, and payment-processing fees may vary
- Users must select a certified EFSP for filing workflows
- Designed for Illinois courts rather than broader jurisdictions
- FileTime8.8/10 · Paid
Low-cost multi-state e-filing with bulk filing, proofs, alerts, and mobile access.
Visit FileTimeFull verdict → - eFileIL8.6/10 · Free plan
A free web-based filing manager connecting Illinois courts with certified EFSPs.
Visit eFileILFull verdict →
FileTime vs eFileIL: questions
Which is better for legal E-Filing software, FileTime or eFileIL?
FileTime scores higher on our rubric for legal e-filing software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
How do FileTime and eFileIL compare?
Of the 5 checks we put side by side, FileTime leads on none, eFileIL on 1, and 4 are level. Free plan only on eFileIL.
Do FileTime and eFileIL have a free plan?
FileTime: No. eFileIL: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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