COMPARISON · UPDATED MAY 2026
ShieldDrop vs MyCase:
Privacy, AI Tools & Price
MyCase is a capable practice management platform. ShieldDrop is a privacy-first document tool suite. They solve different problems — most attorneys who use ShieldDrop use it alongside their existing practice management tool.
Bottom line: If you need billing, time tracking, and a client portal — MyCase is a solid choice. If you need metadata scrubbing, anonymous transcription, AI trial prep, and zero data retention — ShieldDrop has those and MyCase does not.
| Feature | ShieldDrop | MyCase |
|---|---|---|
| File processing location | Browser — zero upload | MyCase cloud servers |
| Data retention on documents | Zero — never transmitted | Stored on MyCase servers |
| Metadata scrubbing | ✅ 200+ fields | ❌ Not included |
| AI transcription (private) | ✅ VaultDictate — local | ❌ Not included |
| AI trial preparation | ✅ TrialMind — 7 modes | ❌ Not included |
| Document drafting (AI) | ✅ DocketForge | ⚠️ Templates only |
| Redaction | ✅ RedactAI included | ❌ Not included |
| Court deadline calculator | ✅ Free forever | ⚠️ Calendar integration |
| Practice management | ❌ Not included | ✅ Full — time, billing, tasks |
| Client portal | ❌ Not included | ✅ Included |
| Attorney plan price | $19/month | $39–$89/user/month |