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Relativity Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users value the constant innovation of Relativity, appreciating its comprehensive, customizable platform and seamless Microsoft integration. (39 mentions)
Users find Relativity to be easy to use and intuitive, making training quick and effective for legal teams. (35 mentions)
Users appreciate the customizability and comprehensive features of Relativity, streamlining eDiscovery processes on a single platform. (35 mentions)
Users commend the fantastic customer support from Relativity, enhancing their overall experience with the product. (21 mentions)
Users commend the ease of use and robust features of Relativity for efficient document review and management. (21 mentions)
Users find the intuitive interface of Relativity makes training and self-learning easy and efficient. (21 mentions)
Users praise the intuitive and user-friendly interface of Relativity, enhancing their overall experience and efficiency. (21 mentions)
Users experience performance issues with Relativity, including slow processing and delays in executing searches and tasks. (43 mentions)
Users report slow performance in Relativity, particularly with loading times and large datasets that hinder efficiency. (22 mentions)
Users find the difficult learning curve of Relativity challenging, especially for less tech-savvy clients adjusting to new features. (18 mentions)
Users find that Relativity is not user-friendly, especially for clients who struggle with new features and complexity. (16 mentions)
Users find Relativity to be cost prohibitive due to high add-on charges and expensive new tools, limiting accessibility. (14 mentions)
Users find the limited features of Relativity frustrating, affecting document editing and overall usability. (14 mentions)
Users often report experiencing poor customer support, highlighting challenges with responsiveness and access to assistance. (12 mentions)
Users find the steep learning curve of Relativity challenging, complicating the use of its extensive features. (11 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Relativity

1. Innovation
Users value the constant innovation of Relativity, appreciating its comprehensive, customizable platform and seamless Microsoft integration.
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Theo E.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Relativity: The past…the present…and the future"

What do you like about Relativity?

I love that Relativity is forever evolving

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Matthew G.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Simply the best"

What do you like about Relativity?

Relativity is an incredibly comprehensive platform that is able to be heavily customised. In addition to the core eDiscovery features, and accompanyin

2. Ease of Use
Users find Relativity to be easy to use and intuitive, making training quick and effective for legal teams.
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Until someone shows me a better document review tool, it will always be Relativity."

What do you like about Relativity?

Ease of use and also its popularity in the industry. Relativity should be the industry standard for document review.

Verified User
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"First time Rel Fester"

What do you like about Relativity?

It's innovative; on the cutting edge of technology. Using it makes my job easier as an ediscovery lawyer.

3. Features
Users appreciate the customizability and comprehensive features of Relativity, streamlining eDiscovery processes on a single platform.
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Matthew G.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Simply the best"

What do you like about Relativity?

Relativity is an incredibly comprehensive platform that is able to be heavily customised. In addition to the core eDiscovery features, and accompanyin

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Expert Relativity User for over 15 years"

What do you like about Relativity?

I love that in RelativityOne we can provide end-to-end solutions in one platform. We don't need to manage mulitple applications to provide the service

4. Customer Support
Users commend the fantastic customer support from Relativity, enhancing their overall experience with the product.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"No tool is perfect, but Relativity is close!"

What do you like about Relativity?

Easier end-user interface than most of its competitors. Customer support and solutions are fantastic, some of the best in any software company I've us

Verified User
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Relativity: Building Infinity bridges"

What do you like about Relativity?

Their service support is right there for doing their job. The integration with Microsoft Tools and Cloud Azure builds bridges and make all work in si

5. Document Review
Users commend the ease of use and robust features of Relativity for efficient document review and management.
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Until someone shows me a better document review tool, it will always be Relativity."

What do you like about Relativity?

Ease of use and also its popularity in the industry. Relativity should be the industry standard for document review.

Rajendra B.
RB

Rajendra B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Relatable And reliable app"

What do you like about Relativity?

The best thing i love about relativity is the user interface where I can review documents and download them and upload them vice versa. Having an admi

6. Intuitive Use
Users find the intuitive interface of Relativity makes training and self-learning easy and efficient.
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Tyler D.
TD

Tyler D.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Legal Technologist / Consultant"

What do you like about Relativity?

The features are very approachable from the perspective of technical and non-technical individuals alike.

Rajendra B.
RB

Rajendra B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Relatable And reliable app"

What do you like about Relativity?

The best thing i love about relativity is the user interface where I can review documents and download them and upload them vice versa. Having an admi

7. User Interface
Users praise the intuitive and user-friendly interface of Relativity, enhancing their overall experience and efficiency.
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André H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Ediscovery tool for large projects"

What do you like about Relativity?

Relativity has improved the interface and reduced the number of clicks for the tasks. We

Rajendra B.
RB

Rajendra B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Relatable And reliable app"

What do you like about Relativity?

The best thing i love about relativity is the user interface where I can review documents and download them and upload them vice versa. Having an admi

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Relativity

1. Performance Issues
Users experience performance issues with Relativity, including slow processing and delays in executing searches and tasks.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Relativity is the industry standard Litigation Support Platform!"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Despite the logical flow of the interface, there are still some things that can be done better. We would like to see the same functionality available

Verified User
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Until someone shows me a better document review tool, it will always be Relativity."

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Support for processing has gotten pretty bad. Not terrible, but it can get better and needs to get better.

2. Slow Performance
Users report slow performance in Relativity, particularly with loading times and large datasets that hinder efficiency.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Relativity is the industry standard Litigation Support Platform!"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Despite the logical flow of the interface, there are still some things that can be done better. We would like to see the same functionality available

Verified User
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A Powerful Platform with Room for Smoother Performance"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

While Relativity is feature-rich, its performance can lag with large datasets or complex searches, affecting review efficiency. Initial setup and perm

3. Difficult Learning
Users find the difficult learning curve of Relativity challenging, especially for less tech-savvy clients adjusting to new features.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Incredibly customizable and efficient platform"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

I think that I will have to work with the new features on a regular basis before I would be able to make my decision. However I think that the new fea

Verified User
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Leading EDisclosure Software"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Troubleshooting technical issues can be complex and require non-documented knowledge. Requires highly skilled infrastructure and project management st

4. Not User-Friendly
Users find that Relativity is not user-friendly, especially for clients who struggle with new features and complexity.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Incredibly customizable and efficient platform"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

I think that I will have to work with the new features on a regular basis before I would be able to make my decision. However I think that the new fea

John F.
JF

John F.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Relativity Review from a Developer Perspective"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Support for the developer community has really dropped off in the last couple of years. RelFest content was minimal for developers, and Rel Server has

5. Expensive
Users find Relativity to be cost prohibitive due to high add-on charges and expensive new tools, limiting accessibility.
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"RELATIVITY"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

The add on charges for features that other platforms include.

Verified User
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Expensive but effective product for e-discovery needs."

What do you dislike about Relativity?

cost - cost prohibitive and expensive to use new tools and features. lagging/performance issues on large datasets

6. Limited Features
Users find the limited features of Relativity frustrating, affecting document editing and overall usability.
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Verified User
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Relativity - Platform for ediscovery and more!"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

All the new features are available in RelativitOne only and not in the server

Verified User
A

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Relativity is still on top"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Although it is trying aggressively, the solution's uses outside of traditional eDiscovery have had limited success. In addition, it started charging a

7. Poor Customer Support
Users often report experiencing poor customer support, highlighting challenges with responsiveness and access to assistance.
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Verified User
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Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.0/5

"Relativity is a good platform that needs a lot of customisation in order to be truly effective"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Relativity has often relied on their community for plug-ins that other platforms offer as standard. This can increase the cost of the offering as comp

Verified User
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Relativity IS and continues TO BE the leader in eDiscovery"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Since they have become more R&D focused and cutting edge, it somestimes feel like support take longer to 'assist' than they used to. They are sti

8. Learning Curve
Users find the steep learning curve of Relativity challenging, complicating the use of its extensive features.
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Industry leading document review platform!"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Not a real dislike, but given the extensive list of tools and features, Relativity can leave less seasoned users overwhelmed at times.

Verified User
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Powerful platform with great support"

What do you dislike about Relativity?

The tool is vast, and so is also complex. Many menus, permissions, workspaces etc make it difficult to learn quickly. The learning curve is steep.

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JR
Director
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Experienced Relativity User"
What do you like best about Relativity?

Relativity is an industry leading tool that I have been using for over 10 years. Relativity has lots of useful free resources available for users (both inexperienced and experienced) and has some really helpful videos and articles as well as an indepth user guide. If you need a resource guide its very easy to find "how to" or to watch one of their instructor led videos. Relativity keeps its platform updated with new features periodically and is a strong tool in the market to follow the end to end of the EDRM and allow me to carry out my job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Given its popularity and leading market player position tickets with technical support engineers can take a while to be fully adressed when noting defects or bugs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CW
Litigation Support Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Ten year user. First Fest"
What do you like best about Relativity?

The community. The service and speed from engineers when something goes wrong.. The future of AI and new advances Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Unable to multitask in different tabs on Microsoft edge; I want to have two or three different tabs open multitasking in different workspaces. I am unable to press “save & back” on one tab, if I do it will go back on the other tab where I was working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David D.
DD
eDiscovery Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Relativity, Multidisciplinary Software"
What do you like best about Relativity?

Relativity provides significant flexibility to build and customize various workflows. It is mostly being used for the eDiscovery cases, however can accommodate various use cases. The fact that Relativity provides on-premise version is a clear differentiator in the market, especially for the European countries with stricter data protection rules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

To me, Relativity always represented the eDiscovery community, which they help building around their product. However in the recent years the focus seems to have shifted more towards profit, rather than customers, proven by a slight ignorance of "Relativity Servers" customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
AL
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Incredibly customizable and efficient platform"
What do you like best about Relativity?

For me its the little things that make my workflow on the daily easier. I love the fact that more file types will be able to be prosessed in newer versions of relativity. We run into this issue on a regular basis and it can sometimes take hours to find workarounds especially if the documents being processed are/or could be potentially be privileged. Normally it would be easy to redact and use those tools. However if the files didnt process then we have to find ways to upload document images using other programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

I think that I will have to work with the new features on a regular basis before I would be able to make my decision. However I think that the new features, although very useful may be difficult for some of our clients to get used to. Some of our clients are not as technologically savy as others and are already having a hard time understanding their review processes. Needless to say their workspaces are much simpler in permissions. There is one thing that I do not like, very minor. We are currently using Server and the Pop-up alert feature has been taken away. Not a big deal, however we do have to change up our routines in order to not miss anything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rhyno H.
RH
Evidence Systems Team Leader
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A Simple platform with endless possibilities"
What do you like best about Relativity?

RelativityOne is a game-changer, allowing us to focus on what matters. What sets Relativity apart for me is the ecosystem and community. There are so many users and developers, and enthusiasts that no matter what workflow you are trying to build, there should be an app for that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

The pricing model is a bit complicated, and the administrators may be required to monitor usage to prevent overspend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
UL
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A Powerful Platform with Room for Smoother Performance"
What do you like best about Relativity?

Relativity’s intuitive interface, powerful search capabilities, and customizable workflows make it a standout platform for document review and case management. The platform’s flexibility allows us to scale projects efficiently, while features like persistent highlighting, analytics, and audit trails greatly enhance review accuracy and transparency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

While Relativity is feature-rich, its performance can lag with large datasets or complex searches, affecting review efficiency. Initial setup and permissions configuration can also be unintuitive for new users. A more streamlined user experience and faster load times would significantly improve usability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
AL
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Relativity is a good platform that needs a lot of customisation in order to be truly effective"
What do you like best about Relativity?

The flexibility of Relativity is key for us and our customers. The platform has powerful options to customise review workflows and handles large amounts of data fairly easily. Improvements from their development team are frequent and as an organisation they welcome feedback and offer advance release to partners for testing. They claim to be investing heavily in new tech with a decent roadmap for upcoming features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

Relativity has often relied on their community for plug-ins that other platforms offer as standard. This can increase the cost of the offering as compared to other tools. They are quick to release new features but often ignore improvements to key functionality like processing data and text extraction speeds for the bells and whistles that provide better market optics. Relativity is expensive and doesn't adjust pricing based on new technology. Machine translation is a good example, whilst it is free in nearly all platforms (and can be done in O365 on the fly), Relativity insists on charging a high per doc fee based on character counts while accessing MS Azure's translation features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
AF
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"RelativityOne: A Game-Changer for eDiscovery"
What do you like best about Relativity?

As an administrator and project manager working extensively with eDiscovery workflows, I’ve found RelativityOne to be a powerful and evolving platform that meets the demands of modern legal and compliance teams. My primary use cases include data processing, document review, case management, and leveraging integrations for data collection—particularly from platforms like Slack.

One of the standout features is how quickly and seamlessly RelativityOne collects and processes Slack data. The platform handles short message formatting exceptionally well, making it much easier for reviewers to follow conversations and context—something that’s often a challenge in traditional review tools.

The introduction of aiR Review has also been a game-changer. It significantly accelerates the review process by intelligently surfacing relevant documents, and the ability to apply redactions in bulk has saved our team countless hours during production.

From a project management perspective, the platform is intuitive and scalable. The cloud-based infrastructure ensures performance and security, while the integration capabilities allow us to streamline workflows across multiple data sources.

Overall, I would highly recommend RelativityOne to teams looking for a robust, AI-enhanced solution for eDiscovery. It’s particularly well-suited for organizations dealing with high volumes of short-form communications and complex case management needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

The only downside? Waiting for all the new AI features to roll out! RelativityOne is clearly moving in the right direction, and I’m excited to see what’s next—but I wish some of the upcoming innovations were already available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carlo R.
CR
Litigation & Practice Tech Senior Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Relativity Fest 2025"
What do you like best about Relativity?

Relativity is always innovating and allows you to perform anything your heart can imagine within the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

There are many different competing products within the platform so it can get confusing at times to define what is the best workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christina G.
CG
"Phenomenal Document Review with Room for More Filters"
What do you like best about Relativity?

I appreciate Relativity for its efficient filtering system, which lets me distinguish important information from the less important seamlessly. I am particularly impressed by the document review process, which eliminates duplicate information effectively. The overall learning experience was straightforward thanks to the supportive lab environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Relativity?

I would always like more search filters. However, sometimes I know the program is not capable of doing that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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