Relativity Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The Relativity pricing calculator at CostBench estimates true total cost of ownership, factoring in implementation, support, training, and hidden costs that add ~250% beyond the advertised $500–$25K/month pricing.
Your actual Relativity cost depends on team size, tier selection, contract length, and add-ons. Enter your specifics below to get a personalized breakdown with Year 1 and ongoing costs.
- Base pricing: 3 tiers available, $500–$25K/month
- Annual savings: Typically 17% off with annual billing
- Implementation: $500–$2,000 per user
- Support fees: ~20% of license cost for premium support
- Training: $500 per user for onboarding and training
Compared to other ai legal tools tools, Relativity is premium-priced. Hidden costs typically add 250% to the advertised price across the industry.
Relativity pricing ranges from $500 to $25000 per month as of March 2026. Relativity offers 3 pricing tiers. Hidden costs include multi-tier storage pricing complexity, air document inflation due to token limits, early adopter pricing expiration, which can add 30-60% to the base license fee. Pricing verified from 6 sources by CostBench.
All Relativity tiers require custom pricing
Use the cost examples below or contact sales for a quote.
Real-World Relativity Cost Examples
Boutique Litigation Firm (50GB active data)
$1,250$1,250-$2,500/month for data hosting (50GB x $25-$50/GB). Add $1,750 for initial processing (50GB x $35/GB, one-time per matter). No per-user fees. Total annual cost for steady-state hosting: $15,000-$30,000 plus per-matter processing charges.
A small litigation firm using RelativityOne Pay As You Go for 2-3 active matters with 50GB of active review data, handling standard commercial litigation discovery.
Mid-Size Corporate Legal Department (500GB, Flex Commit)
$7,500$7,500-$12,500/month ($90,000-$150,000/year) for committed data hosting at discounted rates. Early case assessment data at 33% rate saves $20,000-$40,000/year. Processing costs: $17,500 per 500GB collection (one-time per matter). Total first-year cost: $107,500-$207,500 depending on matter volume.
A corporate legal team managing 10-15 active matters with 500GB of review data on a 1-year RelativityOne Flex Commit plan, using AI-assisted review and analytics.
Global Law Firm (5TB, 3-Year Flex Commit)
$50,000$50,000-$100,000/month ($600,000-$1,200,000/year) for committed high-volume hosting with deepest discounts. Cold storage for archived matters at 25% rate provides significant savings. Processing costs: $175,000 per 5TB collection. Total annual cost: $775,000-$1,375,000 including estimated processing, plus potential third-party service provider markups of 20-50%.
An AmLaw 100 firm managing 50+ active matters with 5TB of review data across multiple practice groups on a 3-year RelativityOne Flex Commit plan with maximum volume discounts.
100K Document aiR Review
$20,000$20,000 per AI run (at $0.20/doc), potentially $25,000-$50,000 if documents average 2-3+ pages due to token-based 'doc' counting
Running Relativity aiR for Review on 100,000 documents for privilege or responsiveness review, assuming standard document length
Reddit discussion citing $0.2 per doc starting price and document inflation from token limitsMillion Document Matter - RelOne Storage Year 1
$72,000$72,000 minimum ($6/gb/month × 1000gb × 12 months) - vendor rates needed to cover Relativity's $4+/gb cost
1TB of data (approximately 1 million documents) in active Review tier for one year through vendor
Reddit discussion on RelOne tier pricing and vendor economicsSmall Firm PayGo Option
$140,000$140,000/year ($14/gb/month × 100gb × 12 months) at high end of PayGo range, down to $91,200/year at volume pricing
100GB dataset using PayGo pricing with no volume commitment for a single matter
Reddit discussion citing $7.60-$14/gb PayGo rangeCompare at This Team Size
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this Relativity pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official Relativity pricing data verified as of 2026-01-28. Hidden cost estimates are based on 4 verified cost categories from real user reports. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my Relativity budget?
Our calculator includes 4 verified hidden cost categories for Relativity: Multi-Tier Storage Pricing Complexity, aiR Document Inflation Due to Token Limits, Early Adopter Pricing Expiration, Per-User Licensing Fees. Toggle each to see how they affect your total cost.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for Relativity?
Annual billing typically saves 15-20% compared to monthly rates. However, monthly billing provides flexibility if you're testing the platform or have fluctuating team sizes. Commit annually only once you've validated the tool fits your needs.
04 How do I know which Relativity tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. Relativity offers 3 tiers ranging from $500 to $25000/month. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate Relativity pricing below calculator estimates?
Yes, Relativity pricing is negotiable. Most companies save 15-30% off list prices through negotiation, especially for larger deployments or multi-year commitments. See our <a href="/software/ai-legal-tools/relativity/negotiation/">negotiation guide</a> for tactics.
Let Us Negotiate a Better Relativity Deal
Average client saves 22% on their Relativity contract. No upfront cost—you only pay when we save you money.