Short Answer

Legacy eDiscovery platforms saddle criminal defense attorneys with per-gigabyte hosting fees, monthly costs, and inefficiencies that can drain budgets by tens of thousands of dollars. Matey AI eliminates per-GB pricing, offers unlimited hosting, and accelerates review with built-in AI - helping defense teams save money, save time, and uncover insights faster.

Key Takeaways

• Legacy tools charge per GB, per month, creating runaway hosting fees.
• Cost pressures force defense teams to limit review - risking missed evidence.
• Matey AI offers unlimited hosting with no per-GB fees.
• AI features like Ask Anything, automatic timelines, and entity mapping speed up discovery.
• Defense attorneys save thousands and gain more time for strategy and client work.

Why are legacy eDiscovery tools so expensive?

Traditional eDiscovery systems were built for civil litigation, not defense work. Their pricing model creates hidden costs:

• Per-GB pricing: Every gigabyte of email, video, or phone data adds up fast.
• Scope vs. budget: Defense teams are forced to cut review volume to control costs.
• Monthly hosting fees: The clock is always ticking, pressuring rushed reviews.

Even modest criminal investigations can rack up tens of thousands in hosting costs.

How does Matey AI change the equation?

Matey AI removes per-GB charges and hidden fees:

• Processing is free → No ingestion or prep charges.
• Hosting is unlimited → Upload any amount of data at no added cost.
• Analysis is built-in → AI features are part of the platform, not bolt-ons.

Example: Hosting 1 TB of data in a legacy platform can exceed $50,000. Matey hosts and processes the same data with zero per-GB charges.

What makes Matey’s review faster and smarter?

Cost savings matter, but efficiency drives outcomes. Matey’s AI-first design accelerates discovery:

• Ask AI Anything → Plain-language questions like “Who knew about the kickback scheme in 2022?” return evidence-cited answers.
• Automatic timelines → Key events organized instantly for faster case-building.
• Entity mapping → People, companies, and events visualized in relationship networks.

These tools reveal hidden links and insights buried in gigabytes of files.

Why do cost and speed matter in criminal defense?

Every dollar and every hour count. Legacy costs limit how deeply attorneys can investigate. Slow review wastes valuable time. Matey AI empowers defense teams to:

• Review all evidence - without budget trade-offs.
• Build stronger cases faster.
• Spend more time on strategy and client communication.

Bottom Line: The Future of eDiscovery for Defense

Legacy platforms are too costly and too slow for modern defense work. Matey AI delivers unlimited hosting, faster review, and AI-powered insights - all at a fraction of the cost.

For criminal defense teams, this shift isn’t optional - it’s essential for competitive, effective representation.

FAQs

What makes legacy eDiscovery pricing unsustainable?
Per-GB monthly hosting fees can push even modest cases into the tens of thousands of dollars.

How does Matey AI save money?
Matey eliminates per-GB fees, offers unlimited hosting, and includes processing and AI features at no extra cost.

Can Matey handle large volumes of evidence?
Yes. Whether it’s 1 TB of forensic imaging or thousands of Slack messages, Matey processes and hosts it without additional fees.

What AI features are built in?
Ask AI Anything, automatic timelines, and entity mapping - tools that make review faster and more precise.

Who benefits most from Matey AI?
Criminal defense attorneys, public defenders, and small firms who need cost-effective, efficient discovery tools without sacrificing thoroughness.