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We performed a comparison between Google Vault and kCura Relativity based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two eDiscovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Google Vault vs. kCura Relativity Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The most valuable features are automatic document and email retention.""It is a very stable solution...It is a very scalable solution.""You can retrieve any type of data; for example, if a user accidentally deletes data, as an admin with access to Google Vault, you can easily restore the deleted data.""In my opinion, the search functionality is the best feature. With Google Vault, we can quickly search for any email within Gmail accounts. And then we can get further information, such as if you want the full header or want to know any extra details about the emails.""Google Vault acts as a great method for retrieving files from Google Drive and Gmail.""Search feature is valuable for our customers.""Google Vault is a solution we can use for the data export of end-users.""My impression is that the initial setup process is not that difficult."

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"The ease of navigation from dock to dock, and that kind of usability, is quite helpful.""kCura Relativity is easy to use, and it is reliable.""Caplets are a very good technical feature.""There are a lot of ways to QC your work and save your searches, and we had really good case support from the Relativity team.""I like Relativity's blackout feature, as well as the Case Dynamics function."

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Cons
"The knowledge base is not as in-depth as it should be.""The price of the solution could improve and the search could be easier.""One thing I've noticed is that it splits the data files into multiple parts, like the PFT files. For example, when there is a large data size of any account, the backup process splits it into many files. This can be confusing and not very efficient when trying to manage the backups.""Google Vault needs to improve its data export timing because sometimes, it takes a very long time to export the data.""It would be nice if Google would let us download the data in different formats.""Searching could be improved. There's a lot of limitations when searching with Google Vault.""eDiscovery could be improved with additional information and an easier way to retain it.""Although it does a good job of searching through data and exporting it, I feel that Google Vault should have more export options available to the user. As a reseller, our customers demand a lot from their Google products, and exporting is one area where there's a lot of improvement needed."

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"They require more built-in support for some third-party applications.""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.""There are a lot of bugs on the development side.""The price per user could be improved. We'd like for it to be more affordable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Google Vault comes as part of a package deal for us."
  • "Last year, the price was randomly increased and our customers were really facing a challenge around this. Google launched new pricing under different plans, where formerly there were only three plans, and now there are four, each with their own separate usage allowances. I think it's good, though. The basic plan is now the Business Starter plan, and many customers find this plan very convenient and minimal in price. Overall, the pricing for all the plans is good."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "The pricing is fairly cheap."
  • "If you have Google Enterprise, then Google Vault is free to use."
  • "Google Vault is a cheaply priced product. Monthly payments are to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no extra costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
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  • "The pricing is extremely complicated."
  • "They are maintaining the per gigabyte pricing, and it's based on tiers of how much data you host with them."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is a very stable solution...It is a very scalable solution.
    Top Answer:Google Vault is a cheaply priced product. Monthly payments are to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no extra costs apart from the licensing costs attached to the… more »
    Top Answer:It would be great if the product had the ability to export email results directly. Currently, Google Vault offers a print option only if it can export in an email format. The sharing of access or… more »
    Top Answer:There are a lot of ways to QC your work and save your searches, and we had really good case support from the Relativity team.
    Top Answer:The cost is based on a per gigabyte pricing for hosting. When I was using the solution, they had a user fee, which I believe was about $80 per month, but it varies depending on what vendor you use. I… more »
    Top Answer:Some of the training materials online are not too straightforward, but out of the discovery review platforms I've worked with, this one is the best. This seems to be a general issue for most… more »
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    out of 40 in eDiscovery
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    4th
    out of 40 in eDiscovery
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    Overview

    Google Vault lets you retain, hold, search, and export data to support your organization’s archiving and eDiscovery needs. Vault supports:

    • Email messages
    • Chats in classic Hangouts with history turned on and Google Talk chats that are on the record
    • Google Groups
    • Files in Google Drive and Team Drives
    • Conversations in Hangouts Chat

    Vault is entirely web-based, so there's no need to install or maintain any software. Vault is included with G Suite Enterprise, Business, Education, or Drive Enterprise edition. (Compare editions) Or you can buy Vault licenses for an additional $5 per user, per month.

    Quickly sort through large amounts of data to extract similarities and access information to create coherent reports
    Sample Customers
    Broadcom, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Globeflight, Maven Wave, McClatchy, NII Holdings, Safetec, Sheboygan County
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization41%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Retailer4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Legal Firm30%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise47%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Google Vault vs. kCura Relativity
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Google Vault vs. kCura Relativity and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Google Vault is ranked 1st in eDiscovery with 11 reviews while kCura Relativity is ranked 4th in eDiscovery with 5 reviews. Google Vault is rated 8.8, while kCura Relativity is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Google Vault writes "Capabilities in data management, eDiscovery, backup solutions, and ensuring data security and accessibility for admins". On the other hand, the top reviewer of kCura Relativity writes "A reliable solution with great searching capabilities and good tech support". Google Vault is most compared with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, Barracuda Email Protection, Commvault Cloud and Veritas Enterprise Vault, whereas kCura Relativity is most compared with Brainspace Discovery, Recommind Axcelerate eDiscovery, Nuix eDiscovery, Exterro and OpenText Axcelerate. See our Google Vault vs. kCura Relativity report.

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