Microsoft Purview eDiscovery

Web· paid plans from $12/mo

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  • Free tierNo free tier
  • Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is a web-based tool for tracking matters and recording activity around custodians. The Microsoft Purview Suite plan includes eDiscovery and broader Purview data security and compliance capabilities. It costs $12.00 USD per month when billed yearly, with an annual subscription that auto-renews. The plan requires Microsoft 365 E3, or Office 365 E3 and Enterprise Mobility + Security E. There is no free plan, so buyers need to account for both the qualifying Microsoft subscription and the Purview Suite plan. The listed platform is web. These features are relevant to eDiscovery workflows that need to track matters, seek custodian acknowledgments, send reminders, and retain an audit trail. The listed price is a monthly amount under annual billing; the subscription renews automatically unless its terms are changed.

Who it is for

It suits teams handling eDiscovery matters that need custodian acknowledgments, reminders, and an audit trail. Buyers must have one of the qualifying Microsoft subscriptions for the listed plan.

What is good

  • Tracks eDiscovery matters.
  • Supports custodian acknowledgments and automated reminders.
  • Includes an audit trail.
  • Purview Suite includes broader data security and compliance capabilities.

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Requires Microsoft 365 E3, or Office 365 E3 and Enterprise Mobility + Security E.
  • Annual subscription auto-renews.

Verdict

Purview eDiscovery covers matter tracking and several related workflow controls in a web product. The listed plan requires an eligible Microsoft subscription and annual billing at $12.00 USD per month.

Microsoft Purview eDiscovery plans and pricing

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Microsoft Purview Suite $12/mo paid yearly (Annual subscription—auto renews) Includes Microsoft Purview eDiscovery · Requires Microsoft 365 E3, or Office 365 E3 and Enterprise Mobility + Security E · Includes broader Purview data security and compliance capabilities microsoft.com · 21 Sept 2026

Compared on legal hold software

Free plan
No
Paid from
$12/user/mo
Custodian acknowledgment
Yes
Automated reminders
Yes
Audit trail
Yes
Matter tracking
Yes

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