--- description: Detailed reviews on MessageWatcher based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare MessageWatcher with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: MessageWatcher Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Archiving Software](/directory/1055/archiving/software) > [MessageWatcher](/software/2079325/messagewatcher) # MessageWatcher Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2079325/messagewatcher Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2079325/messagewatcher?page=2) > MessageWatcher is a cloud-based archiving solution that helps businesses streamline digital communication via archiving, surveillance, flagging, and eDiscovery. By leveraging MessageWatcher, users can enhance their communications and content strategy while capturing an inclusive and permanent record of content usage across the user base. It also ensures regulatory compliance with established standards such as FINRA, SEC, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing regulations. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 11 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of MessageWatcher Automated surveillance and flagging with policy tools. Archived content is readily accessible, and reporting is easy using the system’s reporting capabilities. Leverage the benefits of tagging and fast search for simple eDiscovery. Combat ransomware by having all data securely and automatically archived for accessing during or after a cyber-attack. Ability to search, report on, and export archived content. Multiple user permission levels applied to different subgroups of employees. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 11 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: MessageWatcher ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$50.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Active Directory Integration - Activity Tracking - Archiving & Retention - Audit Management - Compliance Management - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Data Capture and Transfer - Data Import/Export - Data Migration - Data Recovery - Data Retention Management - Data Storage Management - Digital Asset Management Software - Disaster Recovery - Document Management Software - Document Storage - Filtering - Full Text Search - Indexing ## Integrations (24 total) - 8x8 Cloud Communication Platform - Bloomberg Terminal - FMG Suite - Facebook Business Suite - Google Workspace - Hearsay Relate - Hearsay Social - Instagram - Intulse - LeapXpert - LinkedIn Sales Navigator - LinkedIn for Business - Microsoft 365 - Redtail CRM - RingCX ... and 9 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Archiving Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1055/archiving/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Any issues or complaints were immediately addressed. > > We have to meet regulatory complaints as well as we do enjoy the eDiscovery tools as well. MessageWatcher has most all the digital channels we use. They have great pricing\! ----- ### "Chief Technology Officer at Forefront" — 5.0/5 > **Chris** | *March 13, 2025* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As the CTO of my firm, I appreciate the product’s clean and intuitive UX. The interface is well-designed, making it easy to read and navigate. The workflow is straightforward and user-friendly, allowing for a smooth learning curve. Additionally, their knowledge base and support team provide excellent guidance whenever I need assistance. > > **Cons**: The product lacks integration with some platforms, but I am confident they will expand their connectors as demand for their product grows. > > My overall experience with the company in the last year has been excellent. The migration team was highly professional and efficiently transferred our archives from our previous vendor. Their communication in resolving issues is exceptional. The compliance reporting tool is powerful and easy to use, and adding users and domains is seamless. Lastly, the ROI is exactly as expected\! ----- ### "Message Watcher Service Stands Our" — 5.0/5 > **Eric** | *March 7, 2025* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The service is the been part \[sensitive content hidden\] has been fantastic to work with. Always helping to optimize for my situation > > **Cons**: There are not cons that come to mind. I just wish the text archiving seemed more straightforward > > Overall the product and the service have been great for my business. ----- ### "MessageWatcher is the BEST" — 5.0/5 > **Tim** | *March 14, 2025* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The SERVICE, ease of use, and stability of the platform. > > **Cons**: Can't think of anything really. We have been with them for about 13 years so far, and of the few problems we have had during that time, they were resolved the same day, if not within hours. > > Coming from another "800 pound Gorilla" in the industry prior to getting connected with MessageWatcher, I can't say enough about how satisfied we have been with them. ----- ### "Highly Recommend MessageWatcher" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *March 14, 2025* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Message Watcher is the amazing service. When we got audited by the SEC 3 or 4 years ago, I asked my rep (Craig Dinan, who is amazing) if he could help me get what the SEC requested and he got it to me the day I requested it\! Meanwhile, we use a different provider for email through an agreement with a different company. That provider took more than a week and there was a pretty serious charge to get it. I am a big fan. > > **Cons**: There is nothing so far that I don't like. > > We have used MessageWatcher for many years and it always has worked as it should. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2079325/messagewatcher?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2079325/messagewatcher) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data