Head-to-head · Legal E-Filing Software
FileTime vs File & ServeXpress
FileTime leads on 0 checks, File & ServeXpress on 0, and 5 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
- Most featuresFileTime · 4 of 5
FileTime scores higher on our rubric for legal e-filing software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
On supported platforms, FileTime gives you Web_mobile where File & ServeXpress offers Web.
FileTime is the better fit for low-cost multi-state filers. File & ServeXpress is the better fit for high-volume multi-state filing teams.
- FileTime fits best
Low-cost multi-state filers
- File & ServeXpress fits best
High-volume multi-state filing teams
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Side by side
| Feature | FileTime 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | File & ServeXpress 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in Legal E-Filing Software | #8 in Legal E-Filing Software |
| Best for | Low-cost multi-state filers | High-volume multi-state filing teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $1.99/unit usage-based | Not checked yet |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | SOC 2, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FileTime 4/5 · File & ServeXpress 3/5 | ||
| Filing status tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rejection alerts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Bulk filing | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Court coverage | Texas, California, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland state courts | 20 states and the District of Columbia; 1,900 courts nationwide |
| 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 → |
File & ServeXpress is a cloud-based web platform for electronic court filing, electronic service, case tracking, and litigation document management. It is designed for attorneys, law firms, courts, judges, government agencies, and… 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
File & ServeXpress — where it wins
- Covers 1,900 courts across 20 states and Washington, D.C.
- Batch filing, searchable records, alerts, and filing-status tracking
- Audit-trailed service, billing dashboards, and 24/7 support
Where it doesn't
- Pricing varies by jurisdiction and plan details are accessed in-app
- Focused on U.S. court workflows rather than broader legal operations
- Web deployment may not suit teams requiring native desktop or mobile apps
- FileTime8.8/10 · Paid
Low-cost multi-state e-filing with bulk filing, proofs, alerts, and mobile access.
Visit FileTimeFull verdict → - File & ServeXpress8.4/10 · Paid
A web-based filing and service platform for high-volume, multi-state litigation work.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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