Magnet Forensics Reviews (101)

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Magnet Forensics Reviews (101)

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and intuitive interface of Magnet Forensics, highlighting how it simplifies the process of digital investigations. The software's ability to efficiently collect and analyze artifacts is frequently noted, making it a preferred choice for many professionals. However, some users mention that the processing speed can be slow, especially with larger datasets.
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Linda C.
LC
Linda C.
Police Detective
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Finally, a company that shows up when you need them!"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I love how easy this product is to use, and I really appreciate being able to contact staff quickly when I need help. The product itself is straightforward, and the training courses offered by Magnet Forensics are thorough and helpful. My sales rep Matt Elder and the amazing Magnet Forensic staff listened to my request for additional support in our area and provided an in-person Magnet Talks! Phenomenal Customer Service! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

The training is expensive and sometimes out of budget, which impacts our ability to use each product to its full advantage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics

Hi Linda,

Thank you for taking the time to share this thoughtful and balanced feedback. We’re glad to hear that our tools, training depth, and support team have been effective in helping your lab do important work.

We understand that training costs can be a concern, particularly for smaller agencies with limited budgets. This is an area we’ve spent considerable time evaluating, both internally and against the broader digital forensics training market. As part of that effort, we have closely reviewed how our training is packaged and priced relative to comparable forensic training providers, ensuring our pricing aligns with the depth, hands-on nature, and real‑world applicability of the instruction we deliver.

To help address budget constraints while maximizing long-term value, we offer flexible options designed specifically to reduce per-course cost:

Training Annual Pass ($7,999) – This option provides the greatest overall value by allowing an individual to attend multiple courses over the year for a single, predictable cost. For agencies using several Magnet products or looking to stay current with evolving forensic techniques, the annual pass significantly lowers the cost per course while supporting continuous skill development. Price per course averages  to $471 per course on the Training Annual Pass.

Five-Course Bundles ($6,999) – Our course bundles are designed for teams or individuals who want structured skill progression at a reduced rate compared to purchasing courses individually. These bundles provide a meaningful cost savings while ensuring investigators receive comprehensive coverage across key forensic workflows. Course bundles average out to $1,400 per course. Price per course averages  to $1,400 per course on a five course bundle.

In addition, we continue to expand complementary learning resources—including shorter update-focused content and evolving self-paced materials—to help customers stay current between formal classes and get the most value from their software investment.

Our goal is to ensure training remains accessible, impactful, and aligned with the realities of law enforcement budgets—while still delivering the depth and quality required to fully utilize Magnet Forensics solutions in real investigations. We truly appreciate feedback like this, as it helps guide how we continue to evolve our training offerings.

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Krystian Z.
KZ
Krystian Z.
Biegł sądowy z zakresu informatyki i telekomunikacji
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful, intuitive, and time-saving forensics solution"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

How well it integrates computer, phone, and cloud evidence into a single case with powerful artifact recovery and analysis tools. The timeline and Connections features are fantastic for quickly uncovering key insights. Super intuitive interface too! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

Processing times can be long when dealing with massive cases (several terabytes). Everything else works really well for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics

Hi Krystian,

We're so glad to hear that we're able to help you complete your investigations faster and deliver high-quality reports easier. We understand that massive cases can take a little longer to process than hoped, but we're definitely going to keep trying to find ways to optimize and help shave off time wherever possible. Thanks!

ML
Marcus L.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Up-to-Date Forensics with Magnet"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I primarily use Magnet Forensics for ICAC cases and it allows me to quickly identify relevant images as well as parse through non-relevant ones. Magnet stays up to date with current Android and iOS, which is extremely important and helpful. Most suspects keep their phones updated with automatic updates on, so when we have to work on a phone, it's helpful that we don't have to wait long for an update from Magnet. The initial setup of Magnet Forensics was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

User interface for some of the reports we hand to the investigator who don’t have experience with Magnet products they prefer the interface of Cellebrite Reader. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Magnet Forensics, especially in relation to ICAC cases. We understand the importance of user-friendly interfaces for investigators and will continue to work on enhancing the report presentation for non-experienced users.

Jeremy M.
JM
Jeremy M.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Efficient Digital Forensics, Needs Better Phone Imaging"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like Magnet Forensics for its ease of use and wide platform capability. It's great that it can ingest many types of media. I also appreciate the graphical user interface (GUI) and the training program they provide. These aspects are proficient, make the most use of time, and are fiscally saving because it's a quality tool. The initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

I don't like that Magnet Acquire does not image cellphones very well. It would be better if there was a tool that doesn't rely on Windows drivers, or that the person using the tool doesn't have to go find and download them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics

Thank you for review, Jeremy! We're happy to hear that our solutions are making the most of your valuable time.

Verified User in Defense & Space
UD
Verified User in Defense & Space
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intuitive Artifact Parsing That Streamlines Our Caseload"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

Using magnet Axiom has allowed us to more efficiently process our caseload. The way the artifacts are parsed and presented makes it much more intuitive to find exactly what we are looking for compared to some other tools that we had used before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

One downside I have counted so far is that with Axiom Cyber the acquisition and processing happen in one step rather than allowing for the option to acquire and then process separately. In our environment we will acquire on the network, but we do our processing on standalone machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics

Thank you very much for the review! We're very happy to hear that it's helping process your caseload more efficiently and it's great to hear that Portable Case in particular has been so helpful.

Verified User in Law Enforcement
UL
Verified User in Law Enforcement
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly Yet Powerful Digital Forensics Tool"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I really find the integrations in Magnet Forensics, specifically Magnet Axiom, to be helpful when working on cases like CCM and child exploitation. These integrations make reviewing data easier and less strenuous on my mental health because I don't have to manually review images and media as thoroughly, thanks to features like the Thorne integration, which classifies material and matches known hash values. I also appreciate the ability to blur media, which allows me to minimize unnecessary exposure to sensitive content. Furthermore, the overall user-friendliness of Magnet Forensics stands out, making tasks more straightforward and setup extremely easy. In comparison to other tools, viewing media is much easier with Magnet Forensics, which is a significant plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

I had noticed that Cellebrite's geolocations are sometimes better than Magnet Axiom. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics

Thank you for very much for the review and for the incredibly important work you do! We're happy to be able to provide relief when reviewing data and we're glad to hear that our tools have been user-friendly. It's very important to us to have users not use up valuable time unnecessarily on complex software.

Verified User in Law Enforcement
UL
Verified User in Law Enforcement
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Magnet Makes Digital Forensics Easy to Learn and Use"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

Magnet provides services that cover every aspect of digital forensics. The interface is easy to understand and interpret, which not only simplifies the analysis but also helps officers without digital forensics training quickly learn how to use and make sense of the data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

I would appreciate a customer support chat where other customers can communicate with one another. This is something that other services offer that has been beneficial for me to see what others are experiencing to trouble shoot rather than waiting on a customer support for awhile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Law Enforcement
UL
Verified User in Law Enforcement
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Clean, Self-Explanatory Device Extractions with MAGNET Forensics"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I love how clean MAGNET Forensics makes my device extractions look. The whole process is pretty self-explanatory, and it takes the headache out of having to make multiple attempts just to connect. It also helps cut down on the usual troubleshooting, like figuring out why a device can’t be found or dealing with other issues I’ve run into. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

I’d really like to see the speed improved. It would also be great to have keyboard shortcuts for tagging artifacts, since that would make the workflow feel quicker and more convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erwin R.
ER
Erwin R.
Senior Forensic Consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Artifact Reports for Clients"
4/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

The ease of producing artifact reports for clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

I wish the filtering was better especially at the file explorer level. I would like to stack my filters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ethan B.
EB
Ethan B.
Intelligence Analyst and Digital Forensics Examiner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly and Effective for Digital Forensics"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like that Magnet Forensics is user-friendly and that they are always coming out with new features. This makes it easy to look through artifacts and helps solve cases faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

GrayKey brute force support for iOS devices needs improvement, as more iOS devices need to be supported. Also, the initial setup of Magnet Forensics was a little difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.