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.

JC
Jon C.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Top Tier Data Acquisitions and Navigation"
4/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

The acquisition of GrayKey and its full integration into the Magnet Ecosystem has made Magnet my go to source for extractions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

Resource management. Magnet seems to pull 100% of allocated resources despite not necessarily needing to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

James D.
JD
James D.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Swift Evidence Extraction, Easy Setup"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like that Magnet Forensics provides information to detectives quickly, which is really useful. I also appreciate the ability to see phone data during the interview because it lets me use the data while talking to the person. Additionally, the initial setup was easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

Axiom struggles with in-house antivirus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Celia O.
CO
Celia O.
Security Analyst - Associate
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient Investigation with Customizable Insights"
4/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like Magnet Forensics for its efficient collection tool and the significantly better insight it gives me into computer processes. I also appreciate its interface and customizability, which allow me to make it fit my specific needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

Some of the timeline filtering options could be improved by the option to group by. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jacob L.
JL
Jacob L.
Digital Forensic Investigator | Lab Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Essential Tool for Law Enforcement with Stellar Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I really like the mission of Magnet Forensics, which focuses on finding the truth in data and helping seek justice for victims. I also appreciate their great customer service. Setting up Magnet Forensics was simple. Overall, I think these aspects add to a positive experience with the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

Nothing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics
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Thank you for your positive feedback, Jacob. We're glad to hear that you find our mission and customer service to be valuable. We appreciate your support!

Verified User in Law Enforcement
IL
Verified User in Law Enforcement
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Streamlined Workflow and a Strong Forensic Tool"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I really appreciate the streamlined workflow across all the tools, and how well Axiom works as a forensic tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

I don’t like that Media Categorization and other menu options can’t be set as defaults. I also don’t like how long it takes to export a JSON from Axiom into Griffeye. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics
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We're glad to hear that you appreciate the streamlined workflow and the effectiveness of Magnet Axiom as a forensic tool. We'll certainly take note of your feedback regarding default settings and export times for improvement.

Michael P.
MP
Michael P.
Digital Forensic Examiner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Best Tool Around"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like that Magnet Forensics listens and builds their tools around user feedback. I also find the initial setup very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

It’s difficult to keep up with the new products and tools. A better communication on these updated tools (like the GrayKey Preserve) and how to get them would be useful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Magnet Forensics, Michael. We appreciate your feedback about the challenge of keeping up with new products and tools. We are actively working on improving our communication about updates and new tools. We value your input!

Verified User in Law Enforcement
AL
Verified User in Law Enforcement
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Axiom Examine Portable Cases Training for Investigators is Excellent"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like using Axiom Examine in particular. I find it is intuitive, and most importantly as a forensic examiner, Magnet provides and excellent end user course for portable cases so investigators can understand how to use the data I am giving them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

The pricing makes it difficult for many services to effectively equip themselves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christopher S.
CS
Christopher S.
Digital Forensic Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly Interface, Room for Image Filter Improvement"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like Magnet Forensics for its software interface and usability. The initial setup was easy, and I find these aspects most appealing about the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

I wish Magnet Axiom could determine all the software generated images and filter those out when reviewing Windows computer extractions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dennis B.
DB
Dennis B.
Digital Forensic Investigator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intuitive and Functional Forensic Tool"
5/5
What do you like best about Magnet Forensics?

I like the ease of use and the intuitive UI of Magnet Forensics. I also appreciate the added functionality that it provides over other tools like Encase and FTK. The initial setup was pretty easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Magnet Forensics?

It tends to use a lot of my system resources Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Rick Andrade of Magnet Forensics
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Thank you for the feedback, Dennis! We're glad that the added functionality is useful in your investigations.

We'll definitely continue to keep trying to find ways for our tools to minimize system resource usage whenever possible, so be sure to stay current with updates to make sure your tools are optimized for current settings.