DepoFlow

DepoFlow is deposition software for syncing video with transcripts, managing testimony designations, and exporting clips and paper records. It best suits videographers and litigation teams that need those tasks in one desktop workflow. Its clearest strength is local, offline-capable processing; its per-credit and per-transcript charges deserve close attention.

Overview

DepoFlow connects transcript review to the video itself: users can search and navigate by page and line, then build designation sets and export the selected testimony. That makes it more focused than a general case-management tool, and particularly useful when deposition footage must become organized trial material. A standalone browser viewer also lets clients review synced testimony without installing software or connecting to the internet.

Media and transcript text are processed locally. Account sync carries job details and billing information, not the media or transcript text. Device traffic uses TLS, stored cloud objects use provider-managed encryption at rest, and records are scoped to each firm. Those controls may matter to firms evaluating handling practices, but DepoFlow does not currently hold SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification.

Key features

Transcript review and sync

Local speech recognition aligns transcript words with moments in video, and each completed sync gets a color-coded quality score. In the Review app, transcript and video appear side by side; full-text search, page-line navigation, and clicking a line to jump to its corresponding moment make it practical to locate testimony without hunting through footage manually.

Designations and exports

Users can group page-line ranges into designation sets, add ranges in bulk, and import opposing counsel’s lists from TXT, CSV, XLSX, or DOCX. Exports include stitched MP4 clips, designation PDFs, and page-line exchange lists, with targets for TrialDirector, Sanction, Summation, LiveNote/Case Notebook, RealLegal, AMICUS, and OpenDVT. The breadth of formats is useful for teams working across established trial tools, though the designation and clip-export capability is a separate paid unlock from viewing.

Offline work

After installation, the desktop app can sync, designate, and render clips without an internet connection. Account job status and billing reconcile when connectivity returns. That is a meaningful advantage for work away from a reliable connection, while the initial installation still requires internet access.

Pricing

DepoFlow’s free Viewing plan costs nothing and is billed Free/ always. It covers viewing and searching synced depositions on Mac and Windows, but not designation work or clip exports. It is a sensible fit for staff who only need to inspect prepared material.

The Videographers plan costs $7.50, paid once, billed $7.50/ credit. Each credit covers one hour of video time on a sync job. A free account and desktop app are included, credits never expire, and there is no subscription or per-seat license. That structure suits occasional or variable workloads better than a recurring commitment, but total cost rises with sync hours.

Designations & Clip Exports for Litigators & Support Staff costs $99, paid once, billed $99/ transcript. It is a one-time unlock per transcript, and one unlock covers everyone at the firm; it includes designations, stitched MP4, designation PDF, and page-line exchange list. Teams should account for the charge on each transcript they need to process rather than assume the viewing plan includes production work.

Custom pricing covers volume pricing for videographers or firm-wide plans for litigation teams, with priority support and onboarding. There is no subscription or per-seat charge on the Videographers credit plan; no trial term is stated for the other plans.

Platforms

DepoFlow supports macOS, Windows, and a web browser. Its Videographer and Review offerings are described for Mac and Windows, while the standalone exported viewer runs in a browser without installation or internet access. The desktop workflow is the fit for syncing, designating, and rendering; browser access supports viewing.

Who it's for

Videographers can use the credit model to sync deposition video without a subscription. Attorneys, litigators, paralegals, trial techs, and court reporters who need to review testimony, coordinate page-line designations, or prepare trial clips are the natural audience for the per-transcript unlock. Firms that need certification-backed compliance should weigh the current absence of SOC 2 and ISO 27001 before choosing it.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Local processing and offline desktop work keep media and transcript text on the machine during core tasks.
• Pros: A one-time $99 transcript unlock covers the whole firm, avoiding a per-seat charge for designation and export access.
• Pros: Imports, trial-software export targets, and a standalone viewer support handoffs across different review and trial settings.
• Cons: Sync costs scale by video hour, while designation and clip exports add a separate per-transcript charge.
• Cons: Firms requiring SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification will need another option or a different compliance fit.
• Cons: The free plan is limited to viewing and search, so it does not cover the core designation and export workflow.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Legal Deposition Software.

• eDepoze is worth considering for an iOS or web workflow with complimentary session/event services.
• MyVeritext is a free Android, iOS, and web client portal; court reporting and other services may cost extra.
• Remote Counsel is an alternative for streaming across Android, iOS, Mac, web, or Windows; its streaming plan has a minimum one-connection charge per event.
• vTestify is another paid option with Android, iOS, and web support.
• AgileLaw may suit teams seeking on-demand depositions and a host-session model, with a free trial and a Starter plan at $195, paid once.
• DepoDash is a paid Mac, web, and Windows option with a free trial and pay-as-you-go or subscription plans.
• eLitigateZE is a paid Android, iOS, and web option whose Testimony Tools require an Esquire digital reporter.
• ExhibitSuite is a paid alternative across mobile, desktop, and web, with a Classic plan at $25 a month.

Verdict

DepoFlow is a strong fit for deposition professionals who want transcript-linked review, designation management, and clip production in a local desktop workflow that can continue offline. Its firm-wide transcript unlock is straightforward for shared litigation teams, while the videographer credit plan avoids a subscription. Look elsewhere if certification is a requirement, or if per-hour sync and per-transcript production charges do not suit the workload.