Cellebrite
Digital forensics software
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What is Cellebrite
Cellebrite is a digital forensics platform used to collect, decode, analyze, and report on data from mobile devices and other digital sources for investigative and incident-response purposes. It is primarily used by law enforcement, government agencies, and enterprise investigation teams to support evidence acquisition, timeline reconstruction, and case management. The product line typically combines device extraction capabilities with analytics, review workflows, and reporting designed to support evidentiary handling and repeatable processes.
Strong mobile device acquisition
Cellebrite is widely used for mobile device extraction and analysis workflows, including logical and file-system level collection where supported. It provides tooling oriented around repeatable acquisition steps and examiner workflows rather than general-purpose security monitoring. This focus can reduce the amount of custom scripting needed for common mobile-forensics tasks compared with broader investigation platforms.
Investigation-centric analysis workflows
The platform supports review, filtering, and reporting features designed for investigative use cases such as communications analysis, artifact parsing, and timeline reconstruction. It is structured around casework and examiner productivity rather than SOC alert triage. This makes it a fit for teams that need structured evidence review and standardized outputs.
Ecosystem for end-to-end cases
Cellebrite’s portfolio typically spans acquisition, analysis, and case/report outputs, which can reduce the need to stitch together multiple point tools for a single investigation. It is commonly deployed in environments that require chain-of-custody practices and consistent documentation. This end-to-end approach can simplify operational handoffs between collectors and analysts.
Not a SOC monitoring tool
Cellebrite is not designed as a primary system security monitoring platform for continuous detection and response. Organizations looking for SIEM/XDR-style telemetry ingestion, correlation, and automated response will usually need separate tooling. Its value is strongest after an incident or for investigative casework rather than real-time security operations.
Access varies by device
Acquisition depth and supported methods depend on device model, OS version, security settings, and legal/administrative access. Some targets may only allow limited extraction, and capabilities can change as mobile platforms update. Teams must plan for variability and validate what can be collected in their specific environment.
Specialized skills and governance
Effective use typically requires trained examiners and well-defined procedures for evidence handling, documentation, and review. Licensing, hardware requirements, and lab processes can be more involved than lightweight investigation tools. Organizations also need strong governance to manage sensitive data access and ensure compliant use.
Plan & Pricing
| Product / Plan | Price | Key features & notes (from official site) |
|---|---|---|
| Cellebrite Premium — Core ("Core35") | Contact sales (price not published) | Listed on site as a named package (Core35). Site shows package names and feature snapshots but does not publish monetary prices; sales inquiry required. cite |
| Cellebrite Premium — Pro ("Pro140") | Contact sales (price not published) | Listed on site as a named package (Pro140). Site indicates additional terminals available by purchase; contact sales. cite |
| Cellebrite Premium — Unlimited | Contact sales (price not published) | Named package; contact sales for pricing and terminal add‑ons. cite |
| Cellebrite Premium ES | Contact sales (price not published) | Enterprise/server deployment; contact sales for pricing and implementation. cite |
| UFED (UFED 4PC, UFED Touch3, UFED Ruggedized Laptop) | Contact sales (price not published) | Product pages describe formats and capabilities but do not list public prices; sales inquiry required. cite |
| Cellebrite Guardian — Collaborate (Free tier) | Free (no cost) | "Guardian Collaborate Free" available at no cost and no obligations; limited to up to 200GB share capacity per Physical Analyzer license. cite |
| Cellebrite Guardian — Collaborate (paid packages) | Contact sales (price not published) | Paid Guardian packages are "only pay for what you upload annually" and packages "start at 5TB" (storage‑based packages); monetary pricing not published — speak to an expert. cite |
| Cellebrite Guardian — Forensics | Contact sales (price not published) | Full lab & evidence management offering; site states storage‑based packages (start at 5TB) and asks to speak to an expert for pricing. cite |
| Training / subscriptions / 6‑month hardware+software leases | Contact sales (price not published) | Site documents limited availability subscription/lease options (6‑month) for UFED Touch & UFED Physical Analyzer; pricing not published. cite |
Notes: Public, itemized monetary prices (fixed $ amounts) are not published on Cellebrite’s official product/pricing pages. Most product pages instruct visitors to contact sales or "Speak to an Expert" for pricing and procurement details. cite
Seller details
Cellebrite DI Ltd.
Petah Tikva, Israel
1999
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