Which ClaimKit Help kit do you need? Compare Core, Complete, and Collections
Which kit fits where you are right now?
California small claims runs in a straight line, from your first filing all the way to getting paid. Pick the kit that covers your part of that path and you're set. If you're starting a case, most people want Complete, because it covers the whole thing. The 30-second guide below sorts it if you're not sure.
- 63 documents (pre-court resolution, plus)
- SC-100 plaintiff's claim walkthrough
- Serving the defendant (SC-104)
- Evidence prep workbook
- Court day script (word-for-word)
- Using AI Safely 2026 reference
- 74 documents (everything in Core, plus)
- Wage garnishment (WG-001)
- Bank levy (EJ-130)
- Property lien (EJ-001)
- Debtor exam script and asset-discovery guide
- Post-judgment settlement and case log
- Post-judgment recovery, standalone
- Wage garnishment (WG-001, WG-002)
- Bank levy (EJ-130, EJ-152)
- Property lien (EJ-001)
- Settlement scripts (SC-133)
- For people who already won
Not sure which one?
If you're at the beginning of a case, Complete is the simplest call. You can't fully know yet whether the other side will pay, whether you'll need to garnish wages, or whether things get tricky at the hearing. Complete means you're ready for all of it, and you never have to stop and buy the next piece in the middle of your case. If your hearing is already behind you and you won, you don't need the earlier steps, so the Collections add-on is your kit.
The 30-second decision guide
What's in each kit
| Feature | Core $99 | Complete $179 | Collections $49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total documents | 63 | 74 | 12 |
| Demand letter templates | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Negotiation and settlement scripts | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| File-or-negotiate decision guide | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| SC-100 plaintiff's claim walkthrough | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Serving the defendant (SC-104) | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Fee waiver (FW-001) walkthrough | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Evidence prep workbook | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Court day prep sheet | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Word-for-word court day script | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Using AI Safely 2026 reference | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Wage garnishment (WG-001, WG-002) | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank levy (EJ-130, EJ-152) | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property lien (EJ-001) | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post-judgment settlement scripts (SC-133) | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Debtor exam script (30 questions) | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Where the Money Hides asset-discovery guide | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Case timeline log | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant PDF download | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7-day money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Is $179 worth it?
Keep the price in proportion. Most people in small claims are working to recover a deposit, an unpaid invoice, or a job that went wrong, often anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Complete is $179, one time, with no subscription and free updates for life. Set against what you're trying to get back, the full kit is a small cost to know exactly what to do at every step.
When to upgrade
If you start with Core and decide you want Complete after the fact, you don't pay full price. Email support@claimkithelp.com within 30 days of your Core purchase and your $99 counts toward Complete. So starting smaller never costs you extra to change your mind. The Collections add-on is sold straight at $49 since it's already half off Complete's collection content.
How ClaimKit Help compares to the alternatives
The two real alternatives most California small claims plaintiffs consider are hiring an attorney or using a paid online service like JusticeDirect. Attorneys can't even represent you at trial in CA small claims (it's a self-representation court by rule), and they typically charge $200 to $400 per hour to help you prep. JusticeDirect-style services start around $650. ClaimKit Help is built for the people the rules of small claims were designed for: the person handling their own case, who wants the structure without the lawyer markup.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Core and Complete?
Core covers you from negotiation through your court verdict. Complete adds the whole collection side: the WG-001 wage garnishment form, bank levy guidance, property lien templates, post-judgment settlement scripts, a case timeline log, and the two insider field guides (the 30-question debtor exam script and the Where the Money Hides asset-discovery guide). If you're starting a case and want it covered start to finish, Complete is the one.
Can't I just buy the pieces as I need them?
You can, and for some people that's the right move. If you only ever need to file and settle, Core is plenty. The reason most people starting a case pick Complete is that small claims rarely stays simple, and buying piece by piece means stopping to figure out and purchase the next step right when you're in the middle of your case. Complete puts the whole path in your hands on day one. And if you do start with Core, the 30-day upgrade credit means choosing the smaller kit first never costs you extra to change your mind.
What's the Collections add-on, and how is it different from Complete?
Collections is a standalone $49 kit with the post-judgment recovery set (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy EJ-130, property lien EJ-001, settlement SC-133) plus the two insider field guides. It's built for people who already won their case, whether they filed with ClaimKit Help, on their own, or with another service. Complete already includes everything in Collections plus the pre-filing and filing kits, so there's no reason to buy both. Pick Collections if you already have a judgment in hand.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. If you start with Core and decide you need Complete, email support@claimkithelp.com within 30 days and your Core price counts toward the upgrade. Collections is sold standalone at $49 either way.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Each price is the full price. No subscription, no recurring charges, no upsells at checkout. You buy the kit, you download it, you own it. Note that California small claims filing fees ($30 to $75 depending on the claim amount) and post-judgment filing fees (wage garnishment around $30, bank levy around $40) are paid to the court, not to ClaimKit. The FW-001 fee waiver is available if you qualify based on income.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. 7-day refund on every kit, no questions asked. Email support@claimkithelp.com.
Do I need a lawyer for California small claims court?
No. California small claims is built for self-representation by rule. Attorneys can't even appear at trial on your behalf in CA small claims. Every kit gives you the structure to handle each step yourself.