Google Vault vs LAW PreDiscovery comparison

Google and LexisNexis are both solutions in the eDiscovery category. Google is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5, while LexisNexis is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Google holds a 5.3% mindshare in eD, compared to LexisNexis’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of LexisNexis users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

LAW PreDiscovery and Google Vault compete in the e-discovery and archiving space. Google Vault holds the upper hand due to its comprehensive features, despite LAW PreDiscovery's favorable pricing and support.

Features: LAW PreDiscovery offers strong data processing capabilities, good integration options, and extensive file format handling. Google Vault is known for efficient search functionality, seamless Google services integration, and a rich feature set.

Room for Improvement: LAW PreDiscovery needs to address long processing times, improve its reporting tools, and enhance its user interface. Google Vault could benefit from faster search speeds, more robust audit capabilities, and better data export options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: LAW PreDiscovery's complex installation contrasts with its praised customer support. Google Vault's cloud-based model allows for smoother implementation, though its customer service responsiveness is mixed.

Pricing and ROI: LAW PreDiscovery is recognized for lower setup costs and a satisfactory ROI. Google Vault, despite higher initial expenses, provides value with rapid deployment and integration, supporting long-term gains.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Google Vault

Ranking in eDiscovery

2nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Archiving (4th)

LAW PreDiscovery

Ranking in eDiscovery

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the eDiscovery category, the mindshare of Google Vault is 5.3%, down from 17.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LAW PreDiscovery is 1.6%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

eDiscovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Google Vault	5.3%
LAW PreDiscovery	1.6%
Other	93.1%

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Rahul Gill

GWS/M365 Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Has supported data retention and export tasks while leaving room for greater automation and feature expansion

If we can have more APIs open for Google Vault, that would be great, and instead of doing it manually, it would be better to do it programmatically. I think there is an API available with Google Vault, though I'm not certain about it. I have never used Vault programmatically, but if APIs exist, then it's beneficial, and if there aren't any, we should have the capability for programmers to create some sort of scripting so they can fetch the data. I assess the export feature in Google Vault in terms of ease and efficiency as quite efficient because most of the data we want to see is available in MBOX and PST formats. If possible, I would want to see Google Vault support additional formats such as iCal, iCad, or CardDAV, which are for iPhone users.

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Brian Grossman

Director of Sales at Opveon Litigation Services LLC

A powerful tool for litigation support services, such as production processing to meet client requirements

LAW PreDiscovery can simplify its interface and offer a cloud-accessible version tailored to customers. We often use other cloud-based document review software alongside LAW PreDiscovery to meet specific needs. This interchangeability allows us to handle specialized export requests more effectively. There also needs to be a more straightforward process for upgrading licenses without contacting support.

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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

"What I appreciate about Google Vault is that one of the best features is the ability to use retention policies; it covers mail, chat groups, calendars, sites, Drive, and Google Voice, and the data will remain in Google Vault even if it gets deleted by the user accidentally or intentionally."

"Data retention is very valuable to us."

"Google Vault is a solution we can use for the data export of end-users."

"The most valuable features are automatic document and email retention."

"Overall, I would rate Google Vault a ten out of ten."

"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."

"It is a very stable solution...It is a very scalable solution."

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"I've found the ability to customize exports and indexing in LAW PreDiscovery to be the most valuable feature. It allows us to meet our customers' specific needs effectively."

"The sourcing and the detailed background checklist are the most valuable features of this solution."

Cons

"Customer service has been a bit lacking."

"For us, customer service has been a bit lacking, probably with a rating of a five out of ten."

"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."

"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."

"So, when doing a search, perhaps in some instances when you use terms, the information is not very precise in the sense that I'm not getting what I'm looking for. And in some instances, the information, not all the time, but in some instances, it might not be accurate. For example, when doing a search, if you use too many terms, it might not return any results."

"My personal opinion is that Google Vault could improve if they could have a similar version to Microsoft 365 where you can have an eDiscovery manager account. With this, you can separate a regular person from an organization and just transfer the specific files."

"Google Vault needs to improve its data export timing because sometimes, it takes a very long time to export the data."

More Google Vault cons

"If these details, photos, dates of birth, and so on are not possible to include, I believe it would be much more efficient if multiple people could log in using the same email address, as we can in some other programs."

"LAW PreDiscovery can simplify its interface and offer a cloud-accessible versiontailored to customers. We often use other cloud-based document review software alongside LAW PreDiscovery to meet specific needs. This interchangeability allows us to handle specialized export requests more effectively. There also needs to be a more straightforward process for upgrading licenses without contacting support."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"If you have Google Enterprise, then Google Vault is free to use."

"The pricing is fairly cheap."

"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."

"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."

"LAW PreDiscovery licenses are pretty costly and are on a yearly subscription basis. Before committing to LAW, it's crucial to calculate and ensure that you'll see a return on investment."

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Vault?

There is no setup cost; it's only the pricing which one needs to pay upon subscribing to Google Vault services.

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What needs improvement with Google Vault?

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What is your primary use case for Google Vault?

A few use cases for Google Vault involve using it for custodian purposes where we have to store their mails, calendars, and mostly the mails, which we have done as a custodian process in order to s...

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What needs improvement with LAW PreDiscovery?

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What is your primary use case for LAW PreDiscovery?

We primarily use LAW PreDiscovery for litigation support services, such as production processing, importing native files, converting PDFs, bate numbering, batch printing trial exhibits, and archiva...

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What advice do you have for others considering LAW PreDiscovery?

If you're a more prominent law firm or a litigation support vendor dealing with extensive document processing, LAW PreDiscovery could be a good fit. However, for smaller companies or law firms need...

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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.

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LAW PreDiscovery software works as an all-in-one "eDiscovery engine" to scan, import, and produce all of the potential evidentiary documents needed during legal discovery. LexisNexis LAW PreDiscovery leads the way in document production, including the most flexible imaging and endorsing capabilities. Hundreds of file types exports directly to Concordance software and other leading document review platforms in a wide range of formats and Identifies and extracts content from file types, scan documents from scanners, and produce printed or digital output. LAW PreDiscovery handles even the largest imaging, endorsing, OCR, or print jobs by just adding additional workstations.

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Sample Customers

Broadcom, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Globeflight, Maven Wave, McClatchy, NII Holdings, Safetec, Sheboygan County

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