eDepoze

eDepoze is deposition exhibit software for preparing documents and introducing them securely during litigation events. It suits litigation teams that need a controlled exhibit workflow across remote or in-person proceedings. Its event-based fees distinguish between observing and introducing exhibits, while broader use requires a subscription.

Overview

Documents stay confidential until introduced, then are shared one at a time in real time. Participants can annotate personal copies while everyone else sees a clean exhibit, a useful separation when individual working notes should not alter the shared record. Session- and case-level exhibit logs can be exported with hyperlinks, helping teams retain a navigable record of what was introduced.

The core is deposition exhibits, but additional modules cover witness preparation, arbitration, mediation, hearings, and trials. Support staff, attorneys, and general counsel are the intended audience. eDepoze was founded in 2013 by Shawn Kennedy after he left law firm practice.

Key features

Exhibits and event tools

eDepoze supports remote depositions, in-person support, exhibit management, and transcript coordination. Its video conferencing feature includes HD audio and video, screen sharing, breakout and waiting rooms, and end-to-end encryption. Potential exhibits can be imported directly from Relativity, according to a maker-published product announcement.

The FAQ lists PDF, Office, text, image, audio, and video files. Non-audio and non-video files are converted to PDF, which means teams should expect those materials to use a PDF presentation format. For best performance, eDepoze recommends at least 5 Mbps upload and download; connection speed and document size can affect performance.

Security and support

The maker says the platform runs on Amazon Web Services and uses eDiscovery-grade encryption, security, and privacy practices. Security and SLA documentation is available upon request. Support resources include technical support, training videos, resource documents, and scheduled demos and training.

Pricing

eDepoze combines free basic access, per-event charges, and custom-priced subscriptions. The 30-day trial offers a way to evaluate the service, while recurring use across event types points toward an annual or enterprise agreement.

The free options are basic and role-specific; they do not replace the paid member plans. At depositions, the 100.00 USD non-taking option omits exhibit introduction, while the 300.00 USD introducing-attorney option includes it and provides three licenses rather than one. For mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trials, the non-taking and introducing-attorney fees are 250.00 USD and $500 per event, respectively, and attending guests are not available on either plan.

Platforms

eDepoze supports web and iOS. That covers browser-based use and iPhone or iPad access, but not Android, macOS, or Windows as separately listed platforms.

Who it's for

Choose eDepoze if your litigation team needs controlled, one-at-a-time exhibit introduction, separate personal annotations, and exportable logs across depositions and other event types. Its role-based session pricing can suit occasional proceedings when the required access is clear. Teams seeking unlimited use should compare the custom-priced subscriptions, and those needing exhibit introduction should not mistake the lower-priced non-taking plans for equivalent access.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Controlled exhibit sharing: Documents remain confidential until introduced, and participants can annotate personal copies without changing the clean shared exhibit.
• Exportable exhibit record: Session- and case-level logs with hyperlinks support follow-up and review.
• Several event types: Modules extend beyond depositions to witness preparation, arbitration, mediation, hearings, and trials.
• Defined deposition access: The two member deposition plans spell out session length, database access, stamped exhibits, and user licenses.

Cons

• Role restrictions affect price and capability: The 100.00 USD deposition plan excludes exhibit introduction, and the cross-event attendee plans do not allow attending guests.
• Subscriptions require a sales conversation: Annual and enterprise pricing is custom, making ongoing-use costs harder to compare upfront.
• Enterprise terms are substantial: The plan has a minimum 12-month term and minimum initial monthly user count.
• Connectivity matters: eDepoze recommends at least 5 Mbps in both directions, and document size and connection speed can affect performance.

Alternatives

For a broader directory comparison, browse Legal Deposition Software.

• LiveLitigation may suit teams prioritizing offline access: its Local Only plan is $399 a year and includes unlimited local sessions, detailed usage reports, full offline access, and pay-as-you-go remote usage. It supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, but has no free plan.
• eLitigateZE is worth comparing when testimony tools and capacity for up to 500 participants matter; its Testimony Tools require an Esquire digital reporter.
• Remote Counsel may fit transcript-only streaming needs: its streaming plan has no setup fees for transcript-only streams, with a minimum charge of one connection per event.
• vTestify is another paid option for Android, iOS, or web.
• RemoteDepo Pro is a paid web option.
• DepoDirect is a paid web option with no free plan.
• Parrot is a paid web option.
• Veritext Virtual charges per user per day; rates vary by user and day and require contacting a local Veritext office.

Verdict

eDepoze is a strong fit for litigation teams that need tightly controlled exhibit introduction, separate participant annotations, and linked logs across deposition and other event workflows. Its clearest advantage is the exhibit process; its main trade-off is role-specific event pricing and custom subscription costs. Choose it when those controls match your proceedings, and look elsewhere if broad platform coverage or a published unlimited-use price is the priority.