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eDiscovery deals with easily-accessible data, using simple, intuitive software. Whereas digital forensics deals with hidden or hard-to-get data, using advanced, niche software. Most small law firms won't need digital forensics but will need eDiscovery software that can protect file metadata.

Want the best deal on your eDiscovery software? Ask: (1) Can I try out the software for free? (2) Is the pricing plan on the website? (3) Can I share cases with my team for free? (4) How do you calculate my data volume? (5) What will I be billed if I change plans mid-cycle? (6) Is tech support part of the pricing plan?

When you pay upfront 'processing' fees, you tend to second-guess yourself and upload less data. And this isn't always a good thing. Instead, find an eDiscovery pricing plan that charges for storage space and offers processing for free.

When you pay upfront 'processing' fees, you tend to second-guess yourself and upload less data. And this isn't always a good thing. Instead, find an eDiscovery pricing plan that charges for storage space and offers processing for free.

A weak search engine won't pick up the kinds of files you'll need to build a defensible case. So, make sure your eDiscovery software's search engine, (1) Is intuitive and easy to use, (2) Error-proofs your searches, (3) Lets you save your search queries, (4) Offers you enough search options.