The Docketwise Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Docketwise in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Docketwise
The Insider’s Guide
Immigration case management with forms, intake and billing
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among law practice software, read from Docketwise’s own pages.
Made by 8am (DocketWise) · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Docketwise’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Docketwise’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 13 of the 25 other law practice software we grade
Docketwise, branded 8am DocketWise on its site, is case management software for immigration law firms. It combines immigration form filling, multilingual client intake, a client portal, calendaring, billing and trust accounting. Pricing is per user with three tiers.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Docketwise, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You build intakes and set up forms, so it is a C.
- 1
Best for immigration case management and forms
Docketwise runs immigration cases, with smart forms, client intake, a portal and billing.
- 2
Paid plans start at $80 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $80 per user / month, billed yearly ($90 billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
Free trial with no credit card required; length not stated on the pages read.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Immigration forms
Smart Forms fill immigration forms from case data, and intake questionnaires can be built in several languages.
- 6
Case and priority date tracking
Cases, tasks and priority dates are tracked in one place, with calendaring and a client portal for document requests.
- 7
Billing and trust accounting
Time tracking, invoicing and trust accounting are listed, with a LawPay integration for online payments.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 13 of 25
That is against the other law practice software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Docketwise you would be making client trust accounts kept the way bar rules require. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Docketwise at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $80 per user / month, billed yearly ($90 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial with no credit card required; length not stated on the pages read.
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- 8am (DocketWise), since 2016
- Category
- Law Practice Software
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for immigration case management and forms
Docketwise runs immigration cases, with smart forms, client intake, a portal and billing. It starts at $80 a user a month, and e-filing, e-signatures, texting and the AI assistant need Pro at $100. It only fits immigration practices.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $80 a user a month on yearly billing, at the top of what law-practice tools cost against a $59 middle. The useful extras start at $100 on Pro. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free trial with no card, though its length is not stated. No free plan. |
| Features | C | Forms, cases, priority dates, intake, billing and trust accounting. It is immigration only, and e-filing and e-signatures need Pro. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You build intakes and set up forms, so it is a C. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Clio, Gmail, Outlook, QuickBooks, LawPay, Zapier and others listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Docketwise is for
- Fits if you run an immigration practice and want forms and cases together
- Works for firms that need client intake in several languages
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you handle other kinds of law: the forms and flows are immigration-only
- Pricey if you want e-filing, e-signatures or the AI assistant, all Pro at $100 a user
- Watch out: free data migration is listed only for annual Advanced plans
- Watch out: the home page carries a notice about a security incident
Good to know
Good for
- Immigration law firms that want forms and case tracking together
- Firms that need client intake in several languages
- Practices that bill through LawPay
Worth knowing
- Built for immigration practices only, so a general practice would find the forms and workflows narrow.
- E-filing, e-signatures, lead management, texting and the AI assistant need the Pro plan or higher.
- Free data migration is listed only for annual Advanced plans.
- The site carries a notice of a security incident on its home page.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$80
A month to start, for each person
Docketwise is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $80 per user / month, billed yearly ($90 billed monthly).
Free trial with no card, though its length is not stated.
Basic
$80
per user / month, billed yearly ($90 billed monthly)
Smart forms, case management, multilingual intakes, priority date tracking, client portal, calendaring, time tracking and unlimited cloud storage.
Pro
$100
per user / month, billed yearly ($120 billed monthly)
Adds e-filing, e-signatures, lead management, texting, QuickBooks integration and the DocketWise IQ legal AI.
Advanced
$120
per user / month, billed yearly ($140 billed monthly)
Adds multiple branches, permission groups, priority support, tailored setup and a 5GB file size limit.
Trying it first
Free trial with no credit card required; length not stated on the pages read.
Read from docketwise.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Yearly billing is $10 to $20 less per user
Yearly prices are $80, $100 and $120 per user per month against $90, $120 and $140 billed monthly.
Stated on docketwise.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Immigration case management with forms, intake and billing. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, workflow automation, time tracking, forms, case management, trust accounting.
Forms, cases, priority dates, intake, billing and trust accounting.
- Immigration forms
- Smart Forms fill immigration forms from case data, and intake questionnaires can be built in several languages.
- Case and priority date tracking
- Cases, tasks and priority dates are tracked in one place, with calendaring and a client portal for document requests.
- Billing and trust accounting
- Time tracking, invoicing and trust accounting are listed, with a LawPay integration for online payments.
- E-filing and e-signatures
- e-Filing and e-signatures start on the Pro plan.
- DocketWise IQ
- A legal AI assistant for writing and document help, included from the Pro plan.
- Messaging and leads
- The Pro plan adds a lead management CRM, text messaging and bulk messaging.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Clio
- Gmail
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- QuickBooks
- LawPay
- Zapier
- Lawmatics
Docketwise is made by 8am (DocketWise), and has been around since 2016.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/25
Other law practice software it is graded above
Docketwise's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 13 of the 25 other law practice software we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 4 of 25) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $80 a month for each person, against a middle price of $59 for the category: 8 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 26 law practice software we grade, cut by the letter each got. Docketwise’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 25
- CFree plan and trialAbove 17 of 25
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 25
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 25
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 25
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 law practice software. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Docketwise is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Docketwise you would be making client trust accounts kept the way bar rules require. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $960 a year.
What you could make
- Case management, forms and time tracking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Client trust accounts kept the way bar rules require.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Docketwise’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
LollyLaw, Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther and Smokeball
The 5 tools Docketwise is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
LollyLaw
Free trial
Immigration case management with form filling and payments.
- Docketwise also covers trust accounting.
- LollyLaw also covers invoicing.
- 2.8GPA
Clio
Free trial · from $49/mo
Practice management, legal accounting and legal AI for law firms.
- Only Clio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Docketwise also covers workflow automation and forms.
- Clio also covers invoicing and bookkeeping.
- 2.2GPA
MyCase
Free trial · from $50/mo
Case management, billing and client portal for small law firms.
- Only MyCase lists iOS and Android apps.
- Docketwise also covers workflow automation.
- MyCase also covers invoicing and business texting.
- 2.2GPA
PracticePanther
Free trial · from $49/mo
Law practice management with built-in payments and accounting.
- Only PracticePanther lists iOS and Android apps.
- Docketwise also covers workflow automation.
- PracticePanther also covers invoicing and business texting.
- 2.0GPA
Smokeball
Paid
Practice management with automatic time capture and court forms.
- Only Smokeball lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Docketwise also covers workflow automation and forms.
- Smokeball also covers templates and invoicing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Docketwise free?
No, Docketwise is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial with no credit card required; length not stated on the pages read.
How much does Docketwise cost?
Docketwise lists 3 plans. Basic: $80 per user / month, billed yearly ($90 billed monthly).
What platforms does Docketwise work on?
Docketwise is available on Web.
Does Docketwise offer any discounts?
Docketwise publicly lists the following: Yearly billing is $10 to $20 less per user.
Does Docketwise have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Docketwise is listed for Web.
Does Docketwise have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Docketwise is listed for Web.
Is Docketwise open source?
Docketwise is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Docketwise integrate with?
Docketwise's listing names Clio, Gmail, Google Calendar, Outlook, QuickBooks, LawPay, Zapier and Lawmatics.
Who makes Docketwise?
Docketwise is made by 8am (DocketWise). It dates from 2016.
What are the alternatives to Docketwise?
The closest alternatives to Docketwise in our directory are LollyLaw, Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther and Smokeball.
How does Docketwise compare with other law practice software?
Docketwise's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 13 of the 25 other law practice software we grade, and level with 5.
Is Docketwise good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Docketwise D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $80 a month for each person, against a middle price of $59 for the category: 8 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Docketwise?
To replace Docketwise you would be making client trust accounts kept the way bar rules require.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Docketwise’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Docketwise's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by 8am (DocketWise). Prices change, so check docketwise.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
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