Mattera vs MyCase
At the same $89/user price, MyCase Pro helps you write drafts. Mattera processes the 120+ emails you receive daily. Same price, completely different capabilities.
Feature Comparison
How Mattera and MyCase compare across key capabilities. MyCase (founded 2010) focuses on Practice management for small firms.
| Feature | Mattera | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Email-first legal workspace | Practice management for small firms |
| AI email classification | Automatic, 97% accuracy | Not available at any tier |
| Semantic search | Natural language, 3-second results | Keyword-based (Advanced tier only, $109+/mo) |
| Document types recognized | 2,000+ via FOLIO ontology | Not available |
| Auto case routing | Yes, AI-powered | Manual filing |
| AI focus | Email classification, search, triage | Drafting, editing, translation (MyCase IQ) |
| Price for AI features | $89/user/mo (all included) | $89/user/mo (Pro) for drafting AI only |
| Full document search | Included | Advanced tier only ($109/user/mo) |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | 1–2 weeks (some users report longer) |
| Outlook integration | Native OAuth | Plugin, described as clunky (Lawyerist) |
| Contract required | No | No |
Pricing Comparison
Transparent pricing with everything you need to make an informed decision.
Mattera MailDesk
$76/user/mo billed annually. AI email classification, semantic search, and auto-routing all included.
- AI email classification (97% accuracy)
- Semantic search across 18K concepts
- Auto case linking and triage
- Luna AI assistant (chat + voice)
- 2,000+ document types recognized
- 5-minute setup, no contract
MyCase Pro
Same price as Mattera. Basic tier ($39) has no AI. Advanced ($109) adds document search but still no email intelligence.
- Case and contact management
- Time tracking and billing
- Client portal with payments
- MyCase IQ: drafting, editing, tone, translation
- Document management
- Free data migration assistance
- No automatic email classification at any tier
- No semantic search (keyword only, Advanced tier)
- No auto case routing from email
- Outlook plugin described as clunky
Key Differences
The fundamental differences between Mattera and MyCase.
Same price, completely different AI
At $89/user/month, MyCase Pro gives you MyCase IQ for document drafting, editing, and translation. At $89/user/month, Mattera gives you AI email classification, semantic search, auto case-linking, and Luna assistant. Same price — Mattera solves the inbox problem, MyCase solves the drafting problem.
Email intelligence vs email storage
Mattera automatically classifies every incoming email by document type, routes it to the right case, and surfaces priority signals. MyCase stores emails you manually file to cases. The 120+ emails/day your attorneys receive don't get any intelligence in MyCase.
Semantic search at no extra cost
Mattera includes semantic search at $89/user. MyCase doesn't even offer full document search until the Advanced tier at $109/user — and that's still keyword-based. Search for 'discovery requests' in Mattera and find interrogatories, RFPs, and RFAs. MyCase requires exact keyword matches.
5 minutes vs potential weeks
Connect your email to Mattera in 5 minutes via OAuth. MyCase offers guided implementation that typically takes 1–2 weeks. Some users report delays with data migration, with one noting an assured 48-hour migration that took 2 weeks.
Which Is Right for Your Firm?
Mattera is best for
- Firms overwhelmed by incoming email volume
- Teams needing automatic email-to-case classification
- Litigation firms wanting semantic document search
- Firms that already have a PM system but need inbox intelligence
MyCase is best for
- Small firms needing an all-in-one PM solution
- Practices focused on client communication and billing
- Firms wanting AI-powered document drafting and translation
- Solo practitioners who want a simple, integrated platform
See Mattera in action
Try the live demo or book a call to see how Mattera handles your firm's email workflow.