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DocketBird

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From $9.99/mo Free plan WebAPI
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Spec score 8.7 #3 of 26 in Legal Docketing Software

What it is

DocketBird is a web-based repository and monitoring service for federal and state court cases and documents. It connects to all U.S. federal district, bankruptcy, and appeals courts, as well as thousands of state courts. AutoCalendar AI extracts deadlines and events from filed documents and adds them to case calendars. Calendars can sync by ICS link with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Clio, BusyCal, and virtually any calendaring app. Document integrations include iManage, NetDocs, Clio, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Litify, and Filevine. Its Webhook API can send documents to custom systems in real time when documents are filed or downloaded. Each plan includes 20 active cases per seat; a case counts as active if it has had a filing in the previous 60 days. Additional active cases cost $0.75 each. DocketBird shares docket-check costs among users and makes documents downloaded by one user freely available to others. Attorneys of record can generally receive federal filings without charge when their court account is integrated. Law-school, university, and public libraries can use it free if they link prominently to DocketBird.

Spec sheet

What it does
DocketBird monitors federal and state court cases, retrieves filings, distributes documents and calendars deadlines for legal teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Purpose
DocketBird provides a repository and monitoring service for federal and state court cases and documents.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Active-case allowance
Every pricing plan includes 20 active cases per seat, with active cases defined as filings within the previous 60 days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Active-case limit
Each pricing plan includes 20 active cases per seat, with active cases defined as cases having a filing within the last 60 days.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
AI limitation
DocketBird acknowledges that AutoCalendar AI can make mistakes and recommends human review of extracted deadlines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
API documentation depth
The public help center has a dedicated DocketBird APIs category, but the accessible page exposes only a single article rather than a full reference specification.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
AutoCalendar AI
AutoCalendar AI extracts deadlines from docket entries and substantive documents and applies implemented court rules.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Calendar integrations
ICS links let calendars sync with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Clio and BusyCal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Calendar review
Extracted deadlines can be edited by users, and each law firm receives a separate calendar.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Calendar sync
Calendars can sync through an ICS link with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Clio, BusyCal and virtually any calendaring application.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Calendar sync limitation
The Google Calendar connection is one-way; deadline changes must be made in DocketBird.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Case monitoring
Users can add cases, follow docket activity and receive alerts when filings occur.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Clio integration behavior
The Clio listing says DocketBird uploads new court documents using the firm’s filename format and syncs AutoCalendar deadlines to Clio calendars.Read 15 Oct 2026 · clio.com
Clio marketplace price
Clio’s app directory lists DocketBird as available in the United States starting at $24.99 per month.Read 15 Oct 2026 · clio.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists DocketBird as a privately held software-development company with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Court access fees
Federal docket checks generally cost about $0.10 and PACER charges can be auto-reloaded through account settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Court coverage
DocketBird integrates with all United States federal courts and thousands of state courts.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Custom DMS control
iManage and NetDocs connections allow customization of storage location and metadata.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
DMS integrations
Supported document systems include iManage, NetDocs, Clio, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Litify and Filevine.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Document integrations
DocketBird integrates with iManage, NetDocs, Clio, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Litify and Filevine.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Document repository
The product stores downloaded court documents and provides full-text search with Boolean, wildcard and proximity operators.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Dropbox limitation
Files added manually to the DocketBird Dropbox folder may be deleted during resynchronization, and users are told not to rename or move folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Dropbox security scope
DocketBird says its Dropbox integration can access only the Apps/DocketBird folder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Federal courts
Its federal integration covers all United States district, bankruptcy and courts of appeals.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Federal coverage
The service states that it has deep integrations with every U.S. district, bankruptcy and appellate court.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Founded and headquarters
LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2014 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Founders
Crunchbase names Todd Kennedy as founder and CEO and Darek Teller as co-founder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Free filings
Attorneys of record can generally receive federal filings through DocketBird without charge when their court account is integrated.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Library offering
DocketBird is 100% free for law-school, university and public libraries, subject to linking to DocketBird from a prominent library webpage.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Limit: billing complaints
BBB reviewers repeatedly alleged recurring charges continued after cancellation, unauthorized upcharges and difficulty obtaining refunds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
Limit: court coverage
A Reddit commenter reported that DocketBird did not support their state.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: privacy complaints
Independent complaints alleged difficulty removing personal court information from DocketBird and search results.Read 15 Oct 2026 · revdex.com
MCP connector
DocketBird announced a free MCP connector for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and other MCP-compatible assistants.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Overage charge
Cases above the included allowance cost $0.75 per active case, although allowances are pooled across seats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Overage fee
Users are charged 75 cents per active case above the included limit.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Ownership and funding
Crunchbase lists DocketBird as private and does not display a disclosed funding amount.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
PACER cost handling
DocketBird shares docket-check costs among users and makes documents downloaded by one user freely available to other users.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
PACER cost sharing
The service shares docket-check costs among firms and makes a document freely available to other users after one user pays for its download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
PACER MFA
DocketBird states that it is compatible with PACER multi-factor authentication and provides setup instructions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Praise: support
The same Reddit discussion includes a user who called the support team fantastic and reported only one missed alert in two years.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Praise: usability
A Reddit paralegal described DocketBird as easy and intuitive and praised having federal cases in one portal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Rating on Better Business Bureau
1 out of 5 from 5 customer reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
REST API
The company advertises an API for custom integrations and REST API access in its LinkedIn product description.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
State coverage
DocketBird says it connects to thousands of state courts and maintains a supported-court list.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Webhook API
A webhook API can push documents to custom systems when filings are stored or downloaded.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com

Plans and prices

Library access Free Law-school, university and public libraries · prominent DocketBird website link required Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.docketbird.com
Individual $9.99 a month Daily tracking of one case · court documents priced separately Read 1 Oct 2026 · cases.ai
Individual Plan $9.99 a month monthly 1 active case · document downloads charged per filing Read 15 Oct 2026 · fast.io
Research Raven add-on $10 a month annually Full-text repository search · judge, opposing counsel and law-firm analytics Read 1 Oct 2026 · cases.ai
AutoCalendar Standalone Plan $15.79 a month monthly base fee $2.50 per case · automated deadline calendaring Read 15 Oct 2026 · fast.io
Starter Sparrow $35 a month annually ($420/year) 20 active cases per user · PACER fees extra Read 1 Oct 2026 · cases.ai
Starter Sparrow Plan $35 a month annually ($420/year) 20 active cases per user · core docket tracking · PDF delivery Read 15 Oct 2026 · fast.io
Flow Falcon $40 a month annually ($480/year) 20 active cases per user · PACER fees extra Read 1 Oct 2026 · cases.ai
Flow Falcon Plan $40 a month annually ($480/year) 20 active cases per user · Clio, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Filevine, iManage and NetDocuments connectors · REST API and webhooks Read 15 Oct 2026 · fast.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Connects to all U.S. federal courts and thousands of state courts
  • Extracts filing deadlines and events into case calendars
  • Offers calendar syncing through ICS links
  • Webhook API sends documents to custom systems in real time
  • Free library access is available with a prominent link

Limits

  • Plans include 20 active cases per seat
  • Each additional active case costs $0.75
  • PACER fees are extra on listed annual plans

Who it suits

It suits legal professionals and researchers who need court-case monitoring, document access, and calendar updates. Law-school, university, and public libraries can qualify for free access by linking prominently to DocketBird.

Verdict

DocketBird combines broad court coverage with document integrations, calendar tools, and a Webhook API. Check the active-case allowance and PACER costs when choosing a plan.

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