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AccessData FTK [EOL] vs kCura Relativity comparison

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AccessData FTK [EOL]
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    Categories and Ranking

    AccessData FTK [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    2
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    kCura Relativity
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Reviews Sentiment
    8.1
    Number of Reviews
    7
    Ranking in other categories
    eDiscovery (6th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    reviewer1513149 - PeerSpot reviewer
    reviewer1513149
    Cybercrime Investigator at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    A user-friendly forensic toolkit with many valuable features
    I think processing could be better. It really takes a lot of space, and it's very expensive to deploy. It needs a lot of resources. I also think if it can be cheaper. We can use more, but we don't right now because it's expensive. Maybe in the future, it can also extract data from mobile phones.
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    Hemant Raj
    Legal Associate at Elevate
    Easy to categorize documents and offers transparent view of documents
    I found Relativity very useful because it's easy to categorize documents. If you get more complex litigation, like around 500,000 or 1,000,000 documents, it's easier to categorize them in Relativity. So, it's a more powerful tool for reviewing documents. I haven't faced any problems using Relativity yet. I found it very useful.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "It can analyse various types of mobile phone forensic images."
    "All of the features are most valuable because we're able to recover hard disks."
    "The initial setup was relatively straightforward."
    "The most valuable feature from my perspective are the Kepler; it's a component that is more technical and directly related to the development companies that will be using it, allowing you to create custom APIs and gather most of the information that is not available in the standard API that they offer."
    "Unquestionably, kCura Relativity is a scalable solution."
    "The searching capability of the product is definitely very valuable to our organization."
    "Caplets are a very good technical feature."
    "The solution has great searching capabilities, and it's very reliable."
    "kCura Relativity is easy to use, and it is reliable."
    "The ease of navigation from dock to dock, and that kind of usability, is quite helpful."
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    Cons

    "I think processing could be better. It really takes a lot of space, and it's very expensive to deploy."
    "Link files and external devices are lacking. We use other software in conjunction with FTK to conduct these type of investigations."
    "The platform's integration of advanced AI features could further enhance its capabilities."
    "There are a lot of bugs on the development side."
    "I think there is a lot of room for improvement because we have encountered a lot of bugs especially on the development side."
    "The price per user could be improved. We'd like for it to be more affordable."
    "What I dislike about Relativity is that we have to go through the host in order to do productions and loads. It is not a do-it-yourself tool."
    "I would definitely not recommended it unless you have someone who has had experience with it and knows how to work the program."
    "I think RelativityOne, because it is so powerful, can be very difficult to use and there's a lot that can go wrong if you don't know how to use it."
    "They require more built-in support for some third-party applications."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "AccessData FTK is too expensive compared to EnCase."
    "They are maintaining the per gigabyte pricing, and it's based on tiers of how much data you host with them."
    "The pricing is extremely complicated."
    "Users are typically charged a fee per user account and a separate fee based on the amount of data processed and hosted."
    "It's worth the money."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    No data available
    Financial Services Firm
    13%
    Manufacturing Company
    12%
    Construction Company
    11%
    Legal Firm
    9%
     

    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
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    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business1
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise2
     

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    Also Known As

    AccessData Forensic Toolkit
    Relativity
     

    Overview

    FTK is built for speed, stability and ease of use. It provides comprehensive processing and indexing up front, so filtering and searching is faster than with any other product. This means you can zero in on the relevant evidence quickly, dramatically increasing your analysis speed.

    Exterro

    kCura Relativity is a leading platform for e-discovery and document management, known for its reliability and efficiency in managing complex litigation data and facilitating smooth workflow processes.

    Relativity offers advanced analytics and powerful search capabilities that are essential for legal analysis and managing large volumes of documents. Users appreciate its productivity applications like Case Dynamics and Blackout, which streamline the organization and confidentiality processes. The platform supports efficient document categorization and is popular for its ease of use, stability, and accessibility, enabling businesses to tackle extensive legal challenges effectively.

    What are the key features of kCura Relativity?
    • Custom API Development: Facilitates integrations and extends platform functionalities.
    • Smooth Navigation: Efficiently handles document categorization and large data sets.
    • Advanced Search Functions: Reliable search capabilities for document analysis.
    • Email Threading: Simplifies communication tracking within litigious documents.
    What benefits should users consider in reviews?
    • Reliability: Ensures stability in complex litigation processes.
    • Accessibility: Provides easy access to crucial documents.
    • Efficiency: Boosts productivity with smooth navigation and powerful analytics.
    • Cost-Effectiveness: Users suggest more affordable pricing for broad use.

    kCura Relativity is implemented in industries primarily for e-discovery, legal analysis, and document management. Utilizing APIs and preferring Docker-based setups, organizations handle complex data handily, focusing on aspects like privilege and confidentiality. The platform effectively supports litigation and discovery tasks through efficient data hosting.

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    Sample Customers

    Royal Military Police
    Webb & Tyler
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