Relativity vs Everlaw vs Logikcull Pricing 2026: E-Discovery & Legal Operations Cost Comparison
Published May 27, 2026 · 18 min read · Legal Operations, E-Discovery, Law Firm Management
Quick Answer
Relativity dominates complex litigation (100,000+ documents) with the most powerful features and strongest market position, but costs 3–5x more than cloud-native alternatives. Everlaw is 60% cheaper for mid-size law firms (10-50 lawyers) managing 10,000–500,000 document cases. Logikcull is the cheapest option for small firms (2-10 lawyers) and fixed-price per-case model removes cost surprises.
Real cost comparison for a 50-lawyer law firm managing 3 concurrent cases (average 100,000 documents each):
- Relativity: $500K–$1.2M/year (monthly seats + hosting + support)
- Everlaw: $150K–$300K/year (per-document + storage)
- Logikcull: $50K–$100K/year (fixed per-case + overage)
Key insight: Logikcull is 80% cheaper than Relativity for small-to-mid law firms. But Relativity's features (TAR, AI-assisted review, complex workflows) are non-negotiable for complex commercial litigation and IP cases. Choose based on case complexity, firm size, and document volume.
The Hidden Cost Trap: Storage, Review Seats, and Consulting
E-discovery software is priced on a per-user-per-month model (Relativity), per-document model (Everlaw), or per-case model (Logikcull). Storage overages, document processing, and AI review add 30–100% to your base cost.
| E-Discovery Platform |
Base Cost (3 Cases, 100K Docs Each) |
Storage & Processing |
AI Review Costs |
Annual Total (Realistic) |
| Relativity (50 review seats) |
$300K–$600K/yr |
$100K–$200K |
$50K–$150K |
$450K–$950K |
| Everlaw (per-document model) |
$100K–$200K/yr |
$30K–$60K |
$20K–$50K |
$150K–$310K |
| Logikcull (per-case fixed) |
$45K–$90K/yr |
$10K–$20K |
$5K–$15K |
$60K–$125K |
⚠️ Hidden costs not included in vendor quotes:
- Document processing (OCR, deduplication, normalization): $0.10–$0.50 per document (adds $10K–$50K for 100K document case)
- AI-assisted review (TAR/CAL): $30–$100 per document for training set (adds $5K–$50K per case)
- Storage beyond included: $0.50–$2.00 per GB per month overages (100GB of data = $500–$2K/month)
- Hosting/infrastructure costs: Included in Everlaw/Logikcull; separate $50K–$200K/year for Relativity on-premises
- Implementation & training: $10K–$50K (Relativity requires longer onboarding)
- Consulting for TAR protocols/workflows: $100–$300/hour; complex cases require 50–200 hours ($5K–$60K)
- Expert witness coordination: Some platforms charge extra for expert integration ($5K–$20K)
- Production formatting & QC: $0.10–$0.30 per document (adds $10K–$30K)
Detailed Pricing: How Each Platform Charges
Relativity Workspace Pricing
Relativity uses concurrent user licensing (seats) plus separate costs for storage, processing, and add-ons. Pricing is not published — enterprise quotes only.
Typical Relativity costs (enterprise licenses):
- Per reviewer seat: $3,000–$10,000/month per concurrent user (varies by region, case size)
- Administrator seats: $5,000–$15,000/month (usually 2–3 required)
- Storage: $1–$5/GB/month (separate from seat costs; 100GB case = $1K–$5K/month)
- Processing (OCR, deduplication): $0.10–$0.50 per document
- AI Review Module (Relativity Assist): $20K–$100K+ per case for training and implementation
- Hosting/Infrastructure: Included in cloud pricing; $150K–$500K/year for on-premises
Example: 50-lawyer firm, 3 concurrent cases, avg 100K docs each, Relativity
Reviewer seats: 30 concurrent users × $5K/month = $150K/month
Admin seats: 2 × $8K/month = $16K/month
Storage: 300GB × $2/GB/month = $600/month
Document processing: 300K docs × $0.25 = $75K (one-time)
AI Review training: $50K per case × 3 cases = $150K (one-time)
Annual base: ($150K + $16K + $0.6K) × 12 = $1.99M/year
Plus one-time: $225K
Total Year 1: $2.2M
Total Year 2+: $2.0M/year
Everlaw Pricing
Everlaw uses per-document pricing (for ingested documents) plus storage and optional AI review. Pricing is transparent and published.
Everlaw standard pricing:
- Per-document cost: $1.50–$3.00 per document (depending on case size and team size)
- Storage: Included in per-document pricing (up to 2 years; $0.30/GB/month beyond)
- Unlimited review seats: Included (all attorneys/staff can review at same time)
- AI-assisted review (Predictive Coding): $30K–$100K per case (one-time implementation)
- Document processing: Included in base pricing
Example: 50-lawyer firm, 3 concurrent cases, avg 100K docs each, Everlaw
Per-document cost: 300K docs × $2.00/doc = $600K (one-time ingestion)
Annual storage (Year 2+): $0 (included)
Unlimited seats: $0/month (included)
AI-assisted review: $50K per case × 3 = $150K (optional)
Total Year 1 (with AI): $750K
Total Year 2+ (maintenance): $0 if document set fixed
(If adding new cases, cost scales with new document volume)
Logikcull Pricing
Logikcull pioneered fixed-price per-case pricing, removing cost uncertainty. Pricing is transparent, with overage charges for documents exceeding plan limits.
Logikcull standard pricing (per case, fixed-price plans):
- Starter Plan: $2,500/case (up to 50K documents, 3 months storage, 5 users)
- Professional Plan: $7,500/case (up to 250K documents, 6 months storage, unlimited users)
- Enterprise Plan: $15,000–$30,000/case (up to 1M+ documents, 12+ months storage, unlimited users + integrations)
- Overages: Documents beyond plan limit = $0.05–$0.10 per additional document
- AI-assisted review: $3K–$10K per case (optional add-on)
Example: 50-lawyer firm, 3 concurrent cases, avg 100K docs each, Logikcull
Each case at Professional Plan: $7,500/case
Total for 3 cases: $7,500 × 3 = $22,500/year
Overages for excess docs (100K vs 250K limit): $0
AI-assisted review (optional): $5K × 3 cases = $15K
Total Year 1 (with AI): $37,500
Total Year 2+: $22,500/year (if reusing same cases)
or add new cases at $7,500 each
Real Cost Models: Annual Costs by Firm Size
Small Firm (10 lawyers, 2 concurrent cases, 50K docs each)
| Metric |
Relativity |
Everlaw |
Logikcull |
| Base Annual Cost |
$600K–$1M |
$150K–$300K |
$15K–$30K |
| Storage & Processing |
$50K–$100K |
Included |
Included |
| AI Review (optional) |
$40K–$100K |
$20K–$50K |
$5K–$10K |
| Realistic Annual Total |
$700K–$1.2M |
$170K–$350K |
$20K–$40K |
| Savings vs Relativity |
— |
75% cheaper |
97% cheaper (!) |
Mid-Size Firm (50 lawyers, 3 concurrent cases, 100K docs each)
| Metric |
Relativity |
Everlaw |
Logikcull |
| Base Annual Cost |
$1.8M–$2.5M |
$400K–$600K |
$22.5K–$45K |
| Storage & Processing |
$150K–$300K |
Included |
Included |
| AI Review (optional) |
$150K–$300K |
$60K–$150K |
$15K–$30K |
| Realistic Annual Total |
$2.1M–$3.1M |
$460K–$750K |
$37.5K–$75K |
| Savings vs Relativity |
— |
78% cheaper |
98% cheaper (!) |
Feature Comparison: What Each Platform Excels At
| Feature |
Relativity |
Everlaw |
Logikcull |
| Document Upload & Processing |
Industry standard; handles complex formats |
Excellent; fast cloud processing |
Good; adequate for most cases |
| Review Interface (UX) |
Complex; steep learning curve (legacy UI) |
Modern, intuitive (web-based) |
Very simple; great for small teams |
| TAR/CAL (Predictive Coding) |
Best-in-class; most advanced workflows |
Good; Predictive Coding built-in |
Basic; limited AI capabilities |
| Analytics & Reporting |
Extensive reporting; custom dashboards |
Good; real-time analytics |
Basic; limited reporting |
| Integrations (Third-Party Tools) |
Broadest ecosystem (100+ integrations) |
Good integrations (Slack, Teams, etc.) |
Limited integrations |
| Collab Studio (Collaboration) |
Native collaboration workflows |
Good team collaboration features |
Limited collaboration tools |
| Deposition Prep & Transcript Review |
Built-in; full integration |
Integrates with external tools |
Limited deposition features |
| Hosted vs On-Premises |
Both; cloud + on-premises available (extra cost) |
Cloud-only (SaaS model) |
Cloud-only (SaaS model) |
| Scaling (100K→10M documents) |
Handles 100M+ documents; best at scale |
Good up to 5M+ documents |
Good up to 1M+ documents |
| Support & Consulting |
Extensive professional services; best training |
Good support; responsive |
Good support; responsive |
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Relativity if:
- ✅ Managing complex litigation (commercial, IP, antitrust)
- ✅ Need advanced TAR/CAL (Predictive Coding) workflows
- ✅ Handling 10M+ documents (massive cases)
- ✅ Need on-premises deployment (data security concerns)
- ✅ Require native deposition integration
- ✅ Multi-case matter management across firm
- ✅ Budget not constrained; firm size 50+ lawyers
Choose Everlaw if:
- ✅ Mid-size firm (20–50 lawyers)
- ✅ Handling 100K–2M documents per case
- ✅ Want modern, cloud-native interface
- ✅ Need unlimited review seats (cost transparency)
- ✅ Require TAR/Predictive Coding but at lower cost
- ✅ Want transparent, per-document pricing
- ✅ Value ease of use over advanced features
Choose Logikcull if:
- ✅ Small firm or solo practitioner (2–20 lawyers)
- ✅ Budget-conscious (limited litigation spend)
- ✅ Handling 50K–500K documents per case
- ✅ Want predictable, fixed-price cost (no surprises)
- ✅ Simple cases (not complex commercial litigation)
- ✅ Don't need advanced TAR or complex workflows
- ✅ Want fastest time-to-value (minimal setup)
Cost Optimization Tips for Each Platform
Relativity Users: Reduce Your 7-Figure Bill
- Right-size your seats: Most firms over-license. Calculate concurrent review users (not total firm users). 1 concurrent user = $3K–$10K/mo; most cases don't need 50.
- Negotiate workspace licenses: Relativity workspaces are negotiable. Request volume discounts for 10+ concurrent cases.
- Storage optimization: Deduplicate aggressively before import ($0.50/GB saved = significant savings on 100GB+ cases).
- Consider hybrid: Use Relativity for complex cases, Everlaw/Logikcull for simple cases. Relativity for 5–10 complex matters; Logikcull for 20 small SDNY filings = 40% cost reduction.
Everlaw Users: Optimize Document Ingestion
- Batch document ingestion: Upload all documents at once (cheaper per-document processing than rolling uploads).
- Deduplication before upload: Remove duplicates in-house; save 20–30% on document volume.
- Negotiate per-document rates: Large cases (1M+ documents) get volume discounts below standard $2/doc.
Logikcull Users: Stay Within Plan Limits
- Know your document count before plan selection: Professional Plan ($7,500) is sweet spot for 250K documents; overages cost $0.10/doc.
- Reuse workspace for multiple cases: If same matter evolves, keep in same Logikcull workspace to avoid new case fees.
- Avoid unnecessary AI add-ons: Optional AI review ($3K–$10K) only worth it for large document sets (100K+).
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Key Takeaways
- 💰 Logikcull is 98% cheaper than Relativity for small firms (fixed per-case pricing: $22.5K–$45K vs $2.1M–$3.1M annually)
- 📊 Everlaw splits the difference: 78% cheaper than Relativity with modern UX and transparent per-document pricing
- ⚙️ Relativity remains dominant for complex litigation (10M+ documents) — but pay 3–5x more for features you may not need
- 🤝 Hidden costs add 30–100% to quoted base price: Storage overages, document processing, AI review, consulting, production formatting
- 📈 Right-size your platform to case complexity: Use Logikcull for simple discovery; Everlaw for mid-market; Relativity for Fortune 500 litigation
- 🔧 Negotiate Relativity workspace licenses — most firms over-license by 3–5x; concurrent seats are heavily discountable