Clio, MyCase, and LEAP are the three most-discussed practice management platforms among Canadian small law firms. Here's the honest comparison — with Canadian-specific factors included.
Clio
Clio is Canadian (founded in Vancouver) and has the largest market share among Canadian small firms. Pricing runs from $49 USD (EasyStart) to $129 USD (Complete) per user per month. The Complete tier includes the Clio for Clients portal, document automation, and the full billing suite.
Clio's competitive advantage is its ecosystem — 250+ integrations, a mature API, and Canadian trust accounting compliance built in from day one. Law Societies in Ontario, BC, and Alberta recognize Clio by name in their practice management resources.
MyCase
MyCase ($39–89 USD per user per month) has a reputation for ease of use and a polished client portal. It's popular with US small firms and expanding in Canada. Canadian trust accounting support is present but less mature than Clio's. If your practice has US clients or cross-border matters, MyCase's US-focused features are worth considering.
LEAP
LEAP ($89–129 USD per user per month) is purpose-built for legal precedent document drafting and is strong in Australian, UK, and Canadian markets. Its template library for Canadian real estate, family, and corporate law is unmatched. The trade-off: a steeper learning curve and a less open integration ecosystem than Clio.
Our recommendation
- Litigation, family, general practice: Clio
- Real estate, corporate with high document volume: LEAP
- Cross-border or US-connected practice: MyCase
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