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We performed a comparison between AccessData FTK [EOL] and Google Vault based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"All of the features are most valuable because we're able to recover hard disks."

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"My impression is that the initial setup process is not that difficult.""Google Vault acts as a great method for retrieving files from Google Drive and Gmail.""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.""The most valuable feature of Google Vault is its reliability.""The most valuable features are automatic document and email retention.""Search feature is valuable for our customers.""It is a very stable solution...It is a very scalable solution.""Google Vault is a solution we can use for the data export of end-users."

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Cons
"I think processing could be better. It really takes a lot of space, and it's very expensive to deploy."

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"It would be nice if Google would let us download the data in different formats.""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.""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.""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.""Searching could be improved. There's a lot of limitations when searching with Google Vault.""Google Vault needs to improve its data export timing because sometimes, it takes a very long time to export the data.""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."

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  • "AccessData FTK is too expensive compared to EnCase."
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  • "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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    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 »
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    Also Known As
    AccessData Forensic Toolkit
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    Overview

    FTK is built for speed, stability and ease of use. It provides comprehensive processing and indexing up front, so filtering and searching is faster than with any other product. This means you can zero in on the relevant evidence quickly, dramatically increasing your analysis speed.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Royal Military Police
    Broadcom, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Globeflight, Maven Wave, McClatchy, NII Holdings, Safetec, Sheboygan County
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    Educational Organization41%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Retailer4%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise47%
    Large Enterprise30%
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    AccessData FTK [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in eDiscovery while Google Vault is ranked 1st in eDiscovery with 11 reviews. AccessData FTK [EOL] is rated 8.0, while Google Vault is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of AccessData FTK [EOL] writes "A user-friendly forensic toolkit with many valuable features". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Vault writes "Capabilities in data management, eDiscovery, backup solutions, and ensuring data security and accessibility for admins". AccessData FTK [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Google Vault is most compared with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, Barracuda Email Protection, Commvault Cloud, Veritas Enterprise Vault and kCura Relativity.

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