Transparent Tools, Predictable Pricing

Free access for individual citizens, journalists, and researchers. Scaled multi-agency sweeps, automated follow-up reminders, and team collaboration for investigative newsrooms and legal teams.

Civic Baseline

100% Free Forever

For citizens, grassroots watchdogs, freelance journalists, and students exercising open records rights.

$0/ forever

No credit card required · Zero ambient telemetry

Included Civic Features:

Federal 5 U.S.C. § 552 + all 50 state sunshine statutes
Initial request drafting assistant with statutory citations
Automatic fee waiver arguments (public interest & news media)
Mandatory statutory segregability clause injection
Bring-Your-Own Gemini API Key (100% private, 0 token fees)
Local browser storage (zero server-side case data collection)
Cryptographic SHA-256 fingerprint verification digest
1-Click Mailto generator & formatted PDF export
Standard Administrative Appeal brief template generator
Preloaded 50-state verified agency contact directory

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Investigator Pro

Single Investigator

For beat journalists, investigative researchers, and policy analysts running recurring, multi-agency inquiries.

$99/ month

Billed annually ($1,188/yr) · 14-day free trial

Everything in Civic, plus:

Multi-Agency Campaign Blasts: File 50 states simultaneously
Automated Statutory Escalation Bot (constructive delay notices)
Inbound Email Relay (@inquest.exultia.tech) with auto-PDF parsing
Automated fee quote detection and tracking number extraction
Encrypted cloud docket sync across laptop, tablet, & phone
Google / Outlook statutory deadline calendar (.ics sync)
Advanced Exemption Deconstruction with tailored counter-arguments
50 simultaneously tracked active case files
CSV, JSON, and certified court-ready PDF dossier batch exports
Priority email support with 12-hour response SLA

Newsroom & Legal

5 Licenses Included

For investigative newsrooms, litigation boutiques, civil rights organizations, and government relations firms.

$499/ month

Billed annually ($5,988/yr) · 5 team licenses

Everything in Pro, plus:

Collaborative Newsroom & Legal Docket with 5 licenses included
Cross-Bureau Request Deduplication Shield (avoids overlap)
Role-based access: Reporters, Senior Editors, General Counsel
Judicial Precedent Engine: Weaves state appellate case law into briefs
Court-Ready Certified Evidence Dossiers (Article 78 / CPRA writs)
RFC 3161 cryptographic timestamp chain & transmission receipts
Private institutional agency notes (custodian history & tips)
REST API & Webhooks for CMS or legal case management sync
Unlimited simultaneously active cases
Dedicated Account Manager & statutory compliance briefing

High-Value Operational Add-Ons

Optional pay-as-you-go infrastructure for physical fulfillment, heavy redaction audits, and automated portal submissions.

USPS Certified Mail Dispatch

$9.95 / filing

Automatic printing, barcoding, and certified mail delivery with USPS Return Receipt tracking for recalcitrant agencies ignoring electronic transmissions.

Includes electronic green card tracking & court-stamped proof of service.

Deep Redaction Audit Engine

$0.05 / page

High-throughput automated PDF scanning to uncover unlawful black-box over-redaction, stripped OCR layers, and missed segregable factual paragraphs.

Generates itemized Vaughn Index challenges for administrative appeal briefs.

Robotic Portal Submission

$2.50 / submission

Automated submission bot through proprietary municipal portals (NextRequest, GovQA, FOIA.gov) bypassing repetitive manual form entry.

Extracts agency reference ID and portal status immediately back into Inquest.

Compare Inquest Capabilities

Detailed breakdown of core features across all three tiers.

Capability	Civic (Free)	Investigator Pro	Newsroom & Legal
Core Statutory & Sunshine Engine
50 State Sunshine Laws + Federal FOIA	✓ All 51 Jurisdictions	✓ All 51 Jurisdictions	✓ All 51 Jurisdictions
Preemptive Segregability Mandate Injection	✓ Included	✓ Included	✓ Included
Fee Waiver Arguments (Public Interest)	✓ Standard	✓ Tailored by Agency	✓ Custom Newsroom Policy
Bring-Your-Own Gemini API Key (BYOK)	✓ Supported	✓ + Cloud AI Included	✓ Dedicated High-Rate AI
Automation, Ingestion & Deadline Tracking
Simultaneously Tracked Active Cases	10 cases	50 cases	Unlimited
Multi-Agency Campaign Blasts (50-State Sweep)	—	✓ Up to 50 agencies	✓ Unlimited batching
Automated Statutory Escalation Bot	—	✓ Auto-Nudge Letters	✓ Customizable Cadence
Inbound Email Reply Relay (@inquest.exultia.tech)	—	✓ 1 Inbound Relay	✓ Dedicated Domain Relay
Calendar Reminders & Sync (.ics)	Manual export	✓ Automated Google/Outlook	✓ Centralized Team Docket
Legal Precedents & Litigation Readiness
Administrative Appeal Generator	✓ Standard Template	✓ Exemption Rebuttals	✓ Full Appellate Petitions
Judicial Precedent Citation Engine	—	Basic Exemption Cases	✓ State & Federal Precedents
Cryptographic SHA-256 Digest Certification	✓ Local Hash	✓ Cloud-Verified	✓ RFC 3161 Court Timestamp
Court-Ready Evidence Dossier Export	—	Single-case PDF	✓ Court-Admissible Bundle
Newsroom Collaboration & Enterprise Security
Team Licenses Included	1 License	1 License	5 Licenses included
Cross-Bureau Deduplication Shield	—	—	✓ Real-Time Alerts
Support SLA & Account Management	Community / Docs	12-Hour Email SLA	Dedicated Account Rep

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Inquest platform and our open civic guarantee.

Why is the Civic Tier guaranteed to be free forever?

Access to public records is a fundamental civic right. Exultia's company charter commits to maintaining open records tools at zero cost for individual citizens, freelancers, and students. The Civic Tier runs entirely in your browser with zero server compute, ensuring we never have an economic reason to paywall it.

How does Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK) work for free users?

Free Civic users can enter their personal Google Gemini API key in the Requester Profile settings. The key stays stored only in your local browser. Inquest calls the Gemini API directly from your client without passing through Exultia servers, giving you state-of-the-art legal synthesis for $0.

Are my investigative inquiries and drafts kept confidential?

Yes. For Civic users, everything is stored strictly inside client-side browser storage with zero tracking. For Pro and Newsroom users, case dockets are encrypted end-to-end with zero-knowledge cryptography. Exultia staff never access, read, or monetize your investigative reporting.

What is a 'Multi-Agency Campaign Blast'?

When reporting on a national or statewide story, you often need the exact same record (e.g., body camera policies or vendor procurement contracts) from 50 state police agencies or 200 cities. Inquest Pro automatically formats and tailors each submission to its specific local state statute, custodian, and deadline.

Do you offer academic, journalism school, or non-profit discounts?

Yes! Accredited 501(c)(3) public interest organizations and student investigative newsrooms receive 50% off all Pro and Newsroom plans. Contact civil-liberties@exultia.tech with your organization details to apply.

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