AccessData FTK [EOL] vs OpenText EnCase eDiscovery comparison

Exterro and OpenText are both solutions in the eDiscovery category. Additionally, 100% of Exterro users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

AccessData FTK [EOL]

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75% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

AccessData FTK [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

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No ranking in other categories

OpenText EnCase eDiscovery

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

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reviewer1513149

Cybercrime Investigator at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

A user-friendly forensic toolkit with many valuable features

I think processing could be better. It really takes a lot of space, and it's very expensive to deploy. It needs a lot of resources. I also think if it can be cheaper. We can use more, but we don't right now because it's expensive. Maybe in the future, it can also extract data from mobile phones.

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Alejandro Stromer

Director Consulting SAP OpenText en Entelgy at DCL Consultores EIM SL

A stable and scalable hybrid solution with easy setup

The solution is scalable. It has three levels. You have the presentation area that can be escalated to the balance sheet. You have the back-end area that can be escalated using higher viability to configure more application servers. Also, the area of storage can be increased. We usually cater to enterprise solutions but have small- and medium-sized customers. It starts with 25 users and goes up to 100s and 1000s.

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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

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

"It can analyse various types of mobile phone forensic images."

"I like the processing feature on the product because it does everything at once, i.e, indexing, recovery, keyword searches, etc."

"It is a very useful tool; it is worth buying irrespective of price."

"The solution has been quite good, and, overall, the features we need are available to us."

"It speeds up the process, so I can meet my deadlines."

"Image creation and image analysis in one program, basically for ease of use."

"The technical support is excellent."

"It indexes much faster, and is more reflexive because of the Enscripts."

"Data Recovery: Its ability to repair damaged partitions and uncover hidden partitions from within the tool, and allow further analysis."

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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."

"Link files and external devices are lacking. We use other software in conjunction with FTK to conduct these type of investigations."

"We have come across problems with the end-case. We could not find an email discovery type of module and there was not flexibility with the email."

"From a customer service standpoint, this is unacceptable."

"There were minor UI bugs."

"The reporting is a bit unreliable. It needs to be better."

"This is not the program I would suggest for a newbie using to learn. It is just too expensive for the full experience, and the student versions, while very good, are just for that, students."

"In the past, incident response time for tech support was slow."

"I suggest that if the mobile phone acquisition is embedded in the Encase law enforcement version, it would be very useful."

"Ease of use and learning curve need improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"AccessData FTK is too expensive compared to EnCase."

"We have a license. And, we found the cost high. We contacted them and talked to them about the ratio of the US dollar versus the Indian rupee and then we came to a solution."

"The product is affordable and user-friendly."

"We have a license. And, we found the cost high. We contacted them and talked to them about the ratio of the US dollar versus the Indian rupee and then we came to a solution."

"EnCase is an affordable solution."

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Performing Arts

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Small Business	2
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Large Enterprise	3

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Also Known As

AccessData Forensic Toolkit

EnCase eDiscovery

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.

Exterro

OpenText EnCase eDiscovery is a versatile tool used in data management and forensic investigations. It offers capabilities in indexing, recovery, and handling complex tasks, providing an integrated platform for data recovery, image creation, and analysis.

OpenText EnCase eDiscovery integrates artificial modeling and customizable EnScripts for efficient file management, ensuring an enhanced user experience with its intuitive interface. It supports multiple search capabilities, including regular expressions and keyword searches, and offers features like Pathways and SweepEnterprise for ease of use. Users can take advantage of full tech search and AI integration for improved functionality. Despite its robustness, areas needing enhancement include data ingestion, mobile phone acquisition, and email extension support, as well as reporting reliability and performance improvements.

What are the most important features?

EnScripts: Enable customization and deployment of scripts for file management.
Artificial Modeling: Enhances stability of the system with improved performance.
Search Capabilities: Offers various search options like regular expressions and keyword searches.
Integration with AI: Enhances user experience through advanced tech search.
Pathways & SweepEnterprise: Provides user-friendly approaches to ease navigation and use.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Improved User Experience: Seamless navigation and effective task handling.
Enhanced Data Management: Offers an all-in-one platform for data recovery and analysis.
Efficiency in Complex Tasks: Simultaneous task handling with effective load management.
Advanced Security: Utilizes Endpoint Security EnCase SAFE to monitor nodes and machines.

OpenText EnCase eDiscovery finds significant use in data centers and forensic investigations across various industries. It serves engineering and capital projects by improving project and asset management documentation. In forensic roles, it functions as a tool for imaging, data extraction, and keyword analysis, contributing extensively to enhanced project outcomes.

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Sample Customers

Royal Military Police

Ontario Ministry of Government, Aerospace Company, Chesterfield Police Department

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