Having the right tools in law school can make studying substantially more efficient and ultimately improve your exam score. Quimbee is an incredibly popular law student study platform that has been on the market for a long time, however, new platforms have entered the market in the past few years, most notably Case Cub.
I’ll help you make a choice by diving into the basics of what both platforms offer. We will look at pricing, features, support and user interface.
Quimbee vs. Case Cub: Main Differences
Both Case Cub and Quimbee aim to simplify the law school experience by providing case briefs, study aids, and exam preparation tools. While Quimbee has been a go-to resource for many students, Case Cub brings a fresh approach with interactive and AI-driven features.
The biggest difference is that Case Cub incorporates a number of AI features that create an interactive case brief experience and allows students to get more out of their case briefs. Case Cub is also currently substantially cheaper than Quimbee. Quimbee, on the otherhand, offers short cartoon videos for their more popular case briefs.
Here is a quick overview of these two platforms:
Features | Quimbee | Case Cub |
Pricing | Three plans starting at $25 a month or $204 annually. | One paid plan at $15 a month or $144 annually. |
Case Briefs | Yes, over 45,000 case briefs. | Yes, over 20,000 case briefs (and quickly increasing). |
AI-Powered Assistance | No, uses traditional static case briefs. | Yes, AI-driven responses to legal inquiries directly tailored to each case brief. |
Case Opinion Excerpts | No | Yes, case opinion excerpts for every case brief. |
Interactive Study Tools | Limited to static case briefs and video lessons. | Yes, features like Case Compass connect related cases, statutes and laws with short summaries. |
User Interface | User friendly, but limited personalization and interactivity. | User-friendly, intuitive design with an interactive platform. |
Additional Features | Flashcards, quizzes, and commercial outlines at the $35 a month plan. | Free 1L success eBooks provided to users and interactive case opinion excerpt explanations. |
Mobile App | Yes, available on iOS and Android. | In development, currently web-based. |
Content Coverage | Extensive, but focuses on case summaries without full opinions. | Comprehensive, with full case opinions and summaries. |
Community Engagement | Limited community engagement. | Early access to new features, ability to influence platform development. |
Neither platform currently offers group plans, however, Case Cub has a single plan whereas Quimbee has three
Both Quimbee and Case Cub offer a monthly and annual plan, however, chances are you will likely need to upgrade a Quimbee subscription to get much more than just the static case briefs.
Here is an overview of Quimbee’s plans, Quimbee also offers a 7-day free trial:
Quimbee's Pricing Plan | Yearly Subscription (per month) | Monthly Subscription |
Bronze (only includes static case briefs) | $17 | $25 |
Silver (static case briefs plus video lessons) | $21 | $33 |
Gold (silver plus case brief videos, practice questions and commercial outlines) | $23 | $35 |
Case Cub offers the following plans, Case Cub also offers a 10-day free trial where you can try out their AI-features:
Case Cub's Pricing Plan | Yearly Subscription (per month) | Monthly Subscription |
JD Essentials (Everything the platform offers is included) | $12 | $15 |
The key distinction between the two is price and personalization
The real standout features of Case Cub are not the case briefs, which are comparable to Quimbee’s, but the interactivity that the platform offers:
- Cub Chat: An AI assistant that provides quick, reliable responses to legal inquiries. It is trained on every case opinion in the Case Cub database.
- Case Compass: Connects related cases, laws, and statutes to each case brief in the Case Cub database, offering short summaries to broaden students’ legal perspectives.
- Cub Insights: Focused on exam preparation, providing insightful questions and analyses to deepen understanding of case law.
- Explain It Feature: Offers detailed breakdowns of complex case opinions, ensuring comprehensive understanding. Students simply need to highlight a section of any case opinion and Case Cub will break it down into plain English.
Which one to use and when?
There are some key differences between the platforms and your choice between the two may differ depending on your specific needs.
Use Case Cub if:
- You prefer a more interactive and personalized study experience.
- You want access to AI-driven tools that can assist with cold calls and deeper insights.
- You are looking for a more affordable option.
Use Quimbee if:
- You value its library of practice quizzes and videos lessons.
To try all of Case Cub’s benefits and features, sign up for a 10-day free trial now.