Compare DISCO and patent-cockpit on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Legal tools, Custom / Usage-based (per-GB hosting) vs Freemium (free plan…
At a Glance
DISCO
patent-cockpit
Primary category
Legal
Legal
Rating
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Pricing model
Custom / Usage-based (per-GB hosting)
Freemium (free plan + 4 paid annual tiers, per-portfolio-size pricing)
Starting price
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Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
Web
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Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
DISCO
Per-GB Hosting — Custom (billed per gigabyte) Usage-based / Monthly
User-friendly, modern interface compared to legacy ediscovery tools
Predictable flat per-GB pricing instead of fragmented fees
AI-native review tools (Cecilia) built directly into the workflow
Highly rated, responsive customer support
Cons
No published flat starting price; costs scale with data volume and require a custom quote
Some firms find it operationally difficult to pass usage-based costs through to clients
Purpose-built for legal workflows only, not a general-purpose document platform
Project management services are billed separately at an hourly rate
patent-cockpit
Pros
Centralizes patents, trademarks, and designs in one dashboard instead of spreadsheets
Free plan available (up to 5 IP-right families) with no credit card required
Pricing and features scale with portfolio size, so small teams aren't paying for enterprise complexity
Investor-ready reporting and cost/renewal tracking aimed at non-specialist stakeholders
Built specifically for SMEs rather than adapted from enterprise law-firm software
Cons
Paid plans start at roughly €2,620/year, which may be significant for very small teams beyond the free tier's 5-family limit
Trademark and design tracking, plus advanced dashboards and patent monitoring, are gated behind the Premium tier and above
Document management, renewal-fee management, and case entry are optional add-ons on lower tiers rather than included by default
No public information on integrations with third-party tools (e.g., docketing, accounting, or e-signature systems)
Use Cases
DISCO
Litigation Document Review — Law firms use DISCO to process, search, and review large volumes of electronically stored information for active litigation.
Corporate Investigations & Compliance — Corporate legal departments use DISCO Hold and Review to manage internal investigations, regulatory response, and preservation obligations.
Government Records & Litigation Response — Government agencies use DISCO to process and produce electronically stored information for litigation or public records requests.