Clearhavn vs MyCourtClerk: which is right for you?
An honest side-by-side comparison of two tools built for organizing family law cases. We'll show where each one is strongest so you can pick the one that fits.
By Clearhavn editorial · Last updated
- Want to start free and only pay when you're ready
- Need a calm, focused workspace under stress
- Care about a polished court-ready chronology PDF
- Want pattern detection and trend analysis built in
- Need attorney sharing without paying $79+/month
- Need voice memo transcription
- Want to forward emails directly into a case
- Need in-app chat with invited parties
- Don't mind paying 3× more per month
Feature comparison
Based on publicly listed features as of 2026.
Pricing
Case organization
Evidence and exports
Privacy and safety
Sharing and collaboration
Pricing at a glance
Clearhavn is built to be affordable for self-represented parents. MyCourtClerk is priced for users who can absorb a higher monthly cost — and has a separate, much pricier track for attorneys.
Free forever for one case. Pro unlocks unlimited cases, exports, and attorney sharing. Cancel anytime.
No free plan. Professional plans for attorneys start at $79/month and go up to $999/month for unlimited cases.
What we think Clearhavn does better
Clearhavn was built specifically for self-represented parents preparing for hearings — so the design choices reflect what that person actually needs. The chronology PDF is laid out for legal review, not just data dump. Pattern detection surfaces what's been happening without you having to dig through a list. Privacy features like panic exit and session PIN are present because we recognize that this is sensitive information you may need to hide quickly. And it costs a third of what MyCourtClerk does.
What we think MyCourtClerk does better
MyCourtClerk has a few features Clearhavn doesn't, and they matter for some users. Voice memo transcription is genuinely useful if you talk through events instead of typing. Email-to-case forwarding is convenient if your case has a lot of email correspondence. In-app chat works well for users who want to collaborate with someone in real time. If those are dealbreakers, MyCourtClerk is the right pick.
What about attorneys?
Both tools support sharing with an attorney. Clearhavn includes read-only attorney sharing in the $12/month Pro plan. MyCourtClerk keeps client-facing tools in their personal plan but routes attorney workflows into a separate Professional tier starting at $79/month and reaching $999/month for unlimited cases. If you're a parent who wants to share your case with your lawyer, Clearhavn is dramatically cheaper. If you're an attorney managing many client cases yourself, MyCourtClerk has a track designed for you.
Try Clearhavn free
You can sign up in under a minute. No credit card required to start. Upgrade only when you're ready for exports and attorney sharing.