CaseDesk vs Osprey Approach
CaseDesk
casedesk.lawOsprey Approach
ospreyapproach.comSide by side
| Figure | CaseDesk | Osprey Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.17/mo | £110/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Legal Practice Management Software | 9.2 (#7) | 8.4 (#32) |
| Client portal | The privacy policy says the optional client portal is served from the user’s computer and documents are hidden from portal clients unless individually made visible. | The secure web portal lets clients view matter documents, emails, key dates, and workflow progress, and can let them sign DocuSign documents and submit enquiries. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | The privacy policy lists Google Gmail and Calendar, AI providers, Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Twilio, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, CourtListener, and PACER RSS integrations. | Listed integration partners include Microsoft 365, InfoTrack, DocuSign, Perfect Portal, Lexis Smart Forms, Minerva, Katchr, and TextAnywhere. |
| Mobile access | The phone companion runs in a phone browser and reads end-to-end-encrypted Cloud Sync; the maker says iPhone and Android store apps are under review. | Osprey offers a case management app for iPhone and iPad, and firms can have a dedicated client portal app designed for iOS and Android. |
| Product | CaseDesk is a legal case-management desktop application published by Fulks, Inc. | Osprey Approach is a cloud practice and case management solution for lawyers and law firms of all sizes. |
| Security | The privacy policy says the local database is encrypted at rest with SQLCipher and its key is held through the operating system’s credential store. | Osprey says its system is hosted in UK data centres and lists SSL encryption, firewall protection, and data syncing between two locations among its security services. |
Plans
CaseDesk
- Free betaFree
- CaseDesk Pro$290 a year
- BetaFree
- CaseDesk Pro Monthly$29 a month
- CaseDesk Pro Annual$290 a year
Osprey Approach
- Advanced£110 a month
- Premium£140 a month
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Osprey ApproachPriced on request
In their own words
CaseDesk
CaseDesk is legal practice management software for work spanning intake through post-judgment, with tools for docketing, deadlines, conflicts, evidence, documents, research, drafting, and billing. It lists purpose-built matter fields and tools for 106 practice areas. Its deadline engine calculates jurisdiction-specific dates, accounts for court days and holidays, and cites the rule behind each date. A 13,400-entry legal reference library and live CourtListener search are built in. Gmail and Outlook messages go to a review queue so users decide whether to file them to a matter. Case data is stored locally in a SQLCipher-encrypted database by default, with optional field- and file-level encryption. Optional Cloud Sync stores encrypted ciphertext, though document files remain on users’ computers. The app can work offline; internet connections are used for enabled integrations and version checks. The beta runs free for 90 days per machine, followed by two weeks of read-only access. Pro costs $29 a month or $290 a year per attorney.
Osprey Approach
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