Head-to-head · Legal Payments Software
LawPay vs CaseFox
LawPay leads on 1 check, CaseFox on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLawPay · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceLawPay · $19/mo
- Free planonly CaseFox
LawPay scores higher on our rubric for legal payments software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
CaseFox offers free plan; LawPay doesn't. LawPay is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $45/mo.
LawPay is the better fit for budget-conscious firms wanting a mature specialist. CaseFox is the better fit for small firms seeking free legal payments.
- LawPay fits best
Budget-conscious firms wanting a mature specialist
- CaseFox fits best
Small firms seeking free legal payments
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Side by side
| Feature | LawPay 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | CaseFox 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Legal Payments Software | #3 in Legal Payments Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious firms wanting a mature specialist | Small firms seeking free legal payments |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo (best) | $45/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, PCI DSS, 2FA | 2FA |
| Integrations | 70+ integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LawPay 7/7 · CaseFox 7/7 | ||
| Trust account support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client payment portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| ACH payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Card payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal billing integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reconciliation tools | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | LawPay is a cloud-based payments and billing platform for solo attorneys, small firms, and larger legal practices. It supports online card and eCheck payments, client payment pages, payment links, scheduled and recurring payments,… Read the review → |
CaseFox is cloud-based legal practice management software for attorneys and law firms that need billing, online client payments, trust and operating account management, and client-facing financial workflows. Its payment portals support… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LawPay — where it wins
- Trust-account allocation, IOLTA support, and reconciliation tools
- $19 monthly plan includes unlimited users and phone support
- Integrates with Clio, MyCase, QuickBooks, Xero, and other legal tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Transaction fees apply in addition to the monthly fee
- Special processing or technical requirements require custom pricing
CaseFox — where it wins
- Free Solo plan includes online payments, billing, reporting, and a client portal
- Supports card, ACH, LawPay, PayPal, and recurring payment schedules
- Trust-account management, audit-ready reports, and QuickBooks/Xero integrations
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited cases and integrations begin on the $45 Professional plan
- Advanced features such as AI documents require a paid tier
- Payment processing depends on third-party providers such as LawPay and PayPal
- LawPay8.8/10 · Paid
A focused legal payments platform with trust accounting, billing, and broad practice-management integrations.
Visit LawPayFull verdict → - CaseFox8.5/10 · Free plan
A flexible legal billing platform with free payments and paid practice-management depth.
Visit CaseFoxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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