Head-to-head · Legal Research Software
Lexis+ vs Fastcase
Lexis+ leads on 0 checks, Fastcase on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLexis+ · 9.2/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresFastcase · 6 of 6
Lexis+ scores higher on our rubric for legal research software: 9.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #10.
Lexis+ is the better fit for comprehensive U.S. legal research. Fastcase is the better fit for budget-conscious U.S. practitioners.
- Lexis+ fits best
Comprehensive U.S. legal research
- Fastcase fits best
Budget-conscious U.S. practitioners
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Side by side
| Feature | Lexis+ 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Fastcase 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Legal Research Software | #10 in Legal Research Software |
| Best for | Comprehensive U.S. legal research | Budget-conscious U.S. practitioners |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 7-day trial | $695/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 1 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 1 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Lexis+ 5/6 · Fastcase 6/6 | ||
| Case law search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statute & regulation search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Docket search | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Legal commentary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Citation tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Research alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Jurisdiction coverage | Federal and state U.S. jurisdictions; specific coverage varies by content type | United States: federal courts and all 50 states; additional specialty courts and jurisdictions listed in coverage |
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| Our verdict | Lexis+ is a legal research and workflow platform for law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies and law schools. Its coverage spans federal courts, all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with federal… Read the review → |
Fastcase is an online legal research platform for lawyers, law firms, educators, corporations, and bar associations. Its searchable collection covers federal and state case law, statutes, regulations, constitutions, court rules, secondary… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lexis+ — where it wins
- Searches case law, statutes, dockets and secondary legal sources
- Shepard’s provides citation analysis and treatment signals
- Combines Practical Guidance, AI-supported search and research alerts
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales or reviewing online-store packages
- Content access varies by subscription package and jurisdiction
- Web access is the listed platform; no free plan is provided
Fastcase — where it wins
- Free plan plus $65 monthly Appellate pricing
- Federal and all 50-state case law, statutes, and regulations
- Authority Check, Forecite, alerts, mobile, desktop, and web access
Where it doesn't
- Less comprehensive than leading enterprise legal databases
- The free trial lasts one day
- Docket research is provided through the related Docket Alarm product
- Lexis+9.2/10 · Pricing on request · 7-day trial
A broad U.S. legal research workspace combining authorities, guidance, citation analysis and alerts.
Visit Lexis+Full verdict → - Fastcase7.8/10 · 1-day trial
A broad U.S. legal research platform with strong value for budget-conscious practitioners.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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