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FileTime vs iDocket eFile

Both stand on legal e-filing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FileTime

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose FileTime if you need eFiling and eService in its covered state courts, with conversion and tracking tools. Compare plan features if fax page volume or monthly firm invoicing matters, and check that your filing is within the 35 MB limit.

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iDocket eFile

Free plan Web

iDocket eFile provides court-document submission and e-service through a browser, with no service fee from iDocket. Court costs, the card fee, and the new-envelope requirement for rejected filings are important to account for.

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The facts

FileTimeiDocket eFile
Free planNoYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebWeb
Lowest paid planSee the plansFree or on request
Plans published31
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitefiletime.comefsp.idocket.com
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FileTime: what it does well

  • Covers state courts in seven listed states.
  • Supports filing status tracking, rejection alerts, and bulk filing.
  • Converts scanned PDFs and can make documents searchable.
  • Stores file-stamped copies for three years.
  • No contract or registration fee is required.

What to know first

  • Filings are limited to 35 MB.
  • Gold fax service is limited to 100 pages per submission.
  • Platinum is required for monthly firm invoicing and unlimited-page faxing.

iDocket eFile: what it does well

  • Available 24/7 with an internet connection.
  • Supports filing into new or existing cases.
  • Registered users can electronically serve and receive documents.
  • No iDocket fee for the eFiling service.

What to know first

  • A filing is limited to 35 MB total.
  • Court costs and a 2.89% card transaction fee may apply.
  • Rejected filings require a new filing envelope.

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