Best Legal Docketing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: CaseDesk is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CourtDrive and eLaw Case Tracking. The best-ranked option with a free plan is LitDocket. The lowest first paid tier on this page is eLaw Case Tracking at $3.50/mo.
Legal docketing software supports tracking court deadlines, filings and docket activity. Compare docket monitoring and filing alerts with court filing integration and calendar sync. Rules-based dates, rules coverage and a deadline audit trail are also listed criteria to weigh when assessing how deadlines are handled and recorded. Free-plan availability and the paid-from price add cost context. CaseDesk, CourtDrive and Deadlines.com are among the first entries, alongside eLaw Case Tracking and LitDocket. The ranking orders 22 products; use these criteria to compare docketing workflows and capabilities relevant to your practice.
22 legal docketing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 CaseDesk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$24.17/mo Rules coverage: nationalDocket monitoring: YesRules-based dates: Yes
- 2 CourtDrive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$35/mo Rules coverage: multi_stateDocket monitoring: YesRules-based dates: Yes
- 3 eLaw Case Tracking iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$3.50/mo
- 4 Deadlines.com iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$20/mo
- 5 LitDocket No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$39.17/mo Rules coverage: multi_stateRules-based dates: Yes
- 6 AnchorLex No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$49/mo Rules-based dates: Yes
- 7 DocketBird No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$9.99/mo Docket monitoring: YesRules-based dates: Yes
- 8 AcclaimIP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Rules coverage: international
- 9 DockItFlo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Rules coverage: nationalDocket monitoring: YesRules-based dates: Yes
- 10 Alt Legal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$30/mo Rules coverage: internationalDocket monitoring: YesRules-based dates: Yes
- 11 Clio Docket No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Rules coverage: nationalDocket monitoring: Yes
- 12 DocketCalendar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$15/mo
- 13 Thomson Reuters Case Tracking No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 14 Filevine No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 15 LawToolBox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 16 CalendarRules No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 17 CourtAlert Case Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 18 Docket Enterprise No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 19 JuraLaw No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 20 Milana No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 21 CourtSync Calendar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Rules-based dates: Yes
- 22 Docket Alarm No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
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Questions about this list
Which legal docketing software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
CaseDesk is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.9. CourtDrive is second and eLaw Case Tracking third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, eLaw Case Tracking has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.