Class Action Buddy vs BigClassAction
By Timo Bakker · July 3, 2026 · 4 min read
BigClassAction.com is one of the older class action websites — been around since the mid-2000s. Class Action Buddy is a mobile app built in 2025 for the specific job of filling out claim forms. Different generations of tool.
What BigClassAction does well
- Historical archive of every notable class action from the past 20 years. Good for research.
- Steady editorial coverage of ongoing cases. Their blog is updated multiple times per week.
- Free — no signup, no paywall.
Where BigClassAction falls short
- No filing tools. You cannot fill out a claim form on the site — every settlement page links you out to the admin.
- No push notifications. You have to keep coming back to check for new settlements matching your interests.
- Site UX is dated. Search and filters are limited compared to newer aggregators.
What Class Action Buddy does that BigClassAction cannot
- Auto-fill the claim PDF at coordinate precision.
- Capture your electronic signature on the form.
- Print and mail on your behalf.
- Track deadlines with push notifications.
- Filter every open settlement by your state.
The right way to use both
BigClassAction for historical research on old cases. Class Action Buddy for currently-fileable settlements. Complementary, not competitors.