Features
Everything CaseMaxAI does is built around one rule: never cite a case that isn't real.
GroundTruth™
No hallucinations- ▸Answers grounded only in cases we actually retrieve
- ▸If the law doesn't answer, it says so — never invents a cite
- ▸Every citation traces to a real, linkable opinion
CaseFinder™
Plain-English retrieval- ▸Ask in natural language — no boolean required
- ▸Pulls real published opinions across 50+ jurisdictions
- ▸Keyword + meaning + intent, searched together
StatusGuard™
Citation defense- ▸Hunts the case that undercuts your position
- ▸Flags treatment before opposing counsel finds it
- ▸AI-assisted check — always verify independently
CrossExamine™
Both-sides analysis · coming soon- ▸Argues your position AND the counter-position
- ▸Surfaces the strongest authority on each side
- ▸Powered by our proprietary reasoning engine
CaseMaxAI vs. the alternatives
An honest comparison. We're not the $9K/month platform — we're the AI-native tool built for firms that want grounded research without the per-seat invoice.
| CaseMaxAI | Paxton | CoCounsel | vLex | Westlaw / Lexis | Harvey | General AI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat per-firm pricing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | n/a |
| Real, cited case law | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plain-English search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Won't invent citations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| Built for small/mid firms | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ | n/a |
| Argues both sides | Coming | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Citation treatment depth | AI | AI | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Published pricing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Comparison reflects publicly reported capabilities in 2026 and may change. "AI" = AI-assisted citation check; "best" (✓✓) = Westlaw KeyCite / LexisNexis Shepard's, the gold standard for citation treatment. CaseMaxAI's StatusGuard™ is an AI-assisted aid — always verify independently.
CaseMaxAI is a research aid for licensed attorneys, not legal advice. Always independently verify a case's current status before relying on it.