Comparison

Lantern vs. reviewing warrant returns by hand

Same Meta return. One way takes weeks of reading and spreadsheets. The other hands you the timeline, the people and the next steps in minutes.

Lantern
Manual review (Excel / PDF)
Time to first timeline
Minutes
Days to weeks
Messages across FB, IG, WhatsApp
Merged into one timeline
Separate files, merged by hand
People & relationships
Mapped automatically with link counts
Built manually on a whiteboard or chart
Search
Plain-English questions across all evidence
Ctrl+F one file at a time
Next investigative steps
Ranked, with the reason for each
Depends on who read what
Cost to try
Free — 5 credits, no card
Investigator hours

Lantern doesn't replace the investigator — it removes the reading and sorting so the investigator can spend their time on decisions.

How long does it take to review a Meta warrant return by hand?

A large Facebook or WhatsApp return can contain tens of thousands of messages, which often takes an investigator days to weeks to read, sort and chart. Lantern processes the same return in minutes.

Is the AI output evidence?

No. Lantern's results are leads and organization aids. Every item links back to the original record so investigators can verify it before relying on it.

Can I try it on my own return?

Yes. A free account includes 5 credits, enough to process a sample production.

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