Production Set 10 // Pricing Calculator
eDiscovery pricing models, per GB, per user, per matter, fixed fee.
VERIFIED 21 APR 2026 // INTERACTIVE CALCULATOR // NOT LEGAL ADVICE
Pricing is the most asked, least clearly answered question in eDiscovery. The 2025 to 2026 reset changed the landscape: aiR and EverlawAI are now included in base subscriptions, shifting the competitive differentiation from AI capability to overall cost model. Here are the five models explained, three reference matters modelled, and an interactive calculator for your specific matter.
Section 02 // Five Models
The five pricing models explained
Per GB
The producing party pays a monthly fee per gigabyte of data stored in the platform. As the primary pricing dimension, per-GB incentivises early data culling (reducing the population before ingestion lowers costs). Post-2025, Relativity's $11 to $13 per GB per month includes aiR. Per-GB is typically better value at high data volumes with relatively few reviewers.
Per user
The firm pays a fixed annual seat licence per reviewer, plus a separate (lower) data hosting charge. Per-user pricing is typically better value for firms with large review teams relative to data volume, or for firms running multiple concurrent matters on the same platform with the same reviewer pool.
Per matter (flat fee)
A fixed fee per matter regardless of data volume or review time (up to platform limits). Logikcull pioneered this model. It provides budget certainty for small and mid-size matters; it becomes expensive per GB for very large productions. Best value for single matters under 500 GB.
Hybrid per user + GB
Combines a per-user component with a per-GB data charge. This model distributes cost across both dimensions and can be competitive at mid-range data volumes with mid-range reviewer counts. Nuix Neo uses this model for enterprise contracts.
Service bundle (custom)
Platform cost is bundled with professional services (project management, processing, quality control, production). The all-in number is often higher than a platform-only cost, but the total cost of a managed matter may be lower when internal reviewer overhead is factored in. Appropriate for firms without in-house lit-support capability.
Section 03 // Reference Matters
Three reference matters modelled
| Matter | Relativity (per GB) | Everlaw (per user) | Logikcull (flat) | Better choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 GB / 8 reviewers / 6 mo | $33k-$39k | $17k-$22k | $3.5k-$7k | Logikcull if single; Everlaw if recurring |
| 5 TB / 25 reviewers / 14 mo | $770k-$910k | $380k-$530k | N/A | Everlaw (per-user advantage) |
| 50 TB / 60 reviewers / 24 mo | $13.2M-$15.6M | $8.4M-$12.1M | N/A | Relativity or Nuix (volume discount) |
Indicative // Excludes processing, hosting, services // Apr 2026
Section 04 // Hidden Costs
Hidden costs to budget for
Processing fees
Ingestion, deNISTing, deduplication, and text extraction are billed separately by most platforms. Typical range: $0.10 to $0.50 per GB for basic processing; higher for complex native files, container files, and foreign language processing.
Hosting cost tier separation
Active review data is typically billed at a higher rate than cold-stored inactive data. Most per-GB models have two tiers; budget accordingly.
Translation fees
Foreign language document translation ranges from $0.10 to $0.25 per word for machine translation to $0.15 to $0.40 per word for human post-editing. A 5 TB matter with 10 percent foreign language content can add $200,000 to $500,000.
Production fees
TIFF or PDF production with endorsements and load files is typically billed per page or per GB. Budget $0.05 to $0.25 per page depending on format and volume.
Over-cap and burst pricing
Per-matter flat-fee models have GB caps. Logikcull's standard pricing applies to matters under defined thresholds; larger matters are re-priced.