# Compliance Archiving Pricing without Hidden Fees One flat fee covers WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage, and 40+ channels. No per-connector add-ons, no antiquated complexity. $33/user/month. Source: https://commacompliance.com/pricing Last updated: 2026-09-28 --- Pricing # Full-channel coverage. No per connector fees. One flat price covers every channel. Legacy archivers bill per connector — every channel you add re-opens procurement. Comma doesn't. [Start 14-day trial](https://app.commacompliance.com)[Book a demo](/get-in-touch) No credit card required. ### Comma vs. legacy vendors **Comma** Flat, all channels $1,650*/mo* **Legacy vendors** Base + per-connector fees $5,125*/mo* $3,475 saved / month · 68% less $41,700 / year Illustrative. Most legacy vendors don't publish pricing — the range shown ($15–$22/user/mo base + $8–$20/user/mo per connector) reflects what firms actually pay. Your quote will vary. Comma's won't. Active users $**33***/user / mo* Plus applicable taxes. No per-connector fees, no feature gates, no tiering. Used by broker-dealers and RIAs globally. - **[All 40+ channels](/platform-integrations)** iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, Slack, Teams, Bloomberg Chat, and 35 more. - **Point-of-delivery capture** Messages captured on delivery. No sync windows, no iCloud backup necessary. - **[WORM archive + exam export](/resources/worm-storage)** Designed against SEC 17a-4. Generate native-format exam packages in minutes from your dashboard. - **[AI-driven policy matching](/policy-matching)** Flag risky communication against built-in compliance patterns or your own internal policies. - **[Retention configuration](/configuration-and-controls)** Review the framework and operating retention policy configured for your organization. - **[An additional copy in your cloud storage](/data-residency)** Deliver a copy to your Amazon S3 bucket or Azure Blob container alongside the Comma archive, after activation. - **[Exam-ready case management](/exam-ready-cases)** Generate exam-ready packages in minutes. Searchable, exportable, ready for regulators. - **[Open-source connectors](https://github.com/comma-compliance/)** WhatsApp, Signal, and Android capture code is on GitHub. Audit before you deploy. Archival ### $15/user / month When someone leaves the firm, retention doesn't. Keep their archive searchable and WORM-compliant through the regulatory window — without paying the active-user rate. - Searchable archive, exam export - Auto-applied when a seat is offboarded Transparent pricing ## Here's everything you could ever pay. $33/user active. $15/user archival when someone leaves, + applicable taxes. No surprises on your invoice. - **No storage overages or per-GB fees**Archive without watching a storage meter. - **No export or egress fees**Export records for exams, audits, or migration — no charge. - **No data retrieval fees**Your data is yours. Retrieve it whenever you need it. - **No surprise invoices if you switch**We don't lock your data in or bill you to leave. Most compliance archivers bill on the back end - from platforms charging $250/hour for excess data exports to others setting export fees per order form, negotiated at contract time. No back-end billing surprises. Need custom retention or advanced security configurations? [See enterprise options](/enterprise) Aligned with the standards your examiners ask about - SEC 17a-4WORM archive - SEC 17a-3Supervision - FINRA 3110Review & retention - FINRA Reg S-PBooks & records - MiFID IIEU comms recording - GDPRData protection - FCA SYSC 10AUK taping - CIRO 3800Canadian records - SFCHong Kong - MAS SF(LCB)RSG 5-year order records - ASICAustralian financial - CASLConsent archiving Enterprise ### Built for firms that operate at scale. Multi-entity networks, broker-dealer groups, RIA aggregators, and global institutions have requirements that go beyond a standard seat price. We handle complex deployments, custom data residency, and dedicated implementation. - Multi-entity and holding company setup - Custom retention periods & data residency - Private cloud & on-premises requirements review - Dedicated onboarding & implementation - SLA-backed support [Book a demo](/get-in-touch) ## Frequently asked questions Are there per-channel or per-connector fees? No. $33 per user per month includes every channel we support — iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, Slack, Teams, and 40+ others. Adding a channel never changes your bill. What does the $15 archival-only tier cover? When a user leaves your firm or changes roles, you still need to retain their prior communications for the regulatory window. $15/user/month keeps their archive searchable, exam-ready, and WORM-compliant without paying the full active-user rate. It's applied automatically when a seat is offboarded. Does the price include tax? No. Prices do not include applicable taxes. You are responsible for any taxes that apply to your subscription, as set out in our [terms of service](/terms-and-condition). How long is messaging retained? Your selected framework and configured operating policy determine the retention setup. Review the applicable period with your legal and compliance team; there is no single default that establishes suitability for every record or organization. Can I use my own storage? Yes. Comma can deliver an additional copy of your archive to your own Amazon S3 bucket or Azure Blob container, running alongside the Comma archive. Delivery starts at activation and does not backfill historical records. Immutability of the delivered copy is controlled by your storage configuration. Looking for private cloud or on-premises deployment of Comma itself? [See enterprise options](/enterprise). How does the 14-day free trial work? Full access, no credit card. Connect a test user, capture real messages, run a sample supervision query, export a sample exam package. If it doesn't fit, walk away — we'll delete the archive on request. Can iMessage conversations be archived for SEC or FINRA compliance? Yes. Comma captures business-related iMessage conversations in real time without disabling iMessage or relying on iCloud backup. Our solution is built specifically to help financial firms meet SEC and FINRA recordkeeping requirements. Is the capture code really open source? Our WhatsApp, Signal, and Android connectors are published on GitHub. Review the source and license before you deploy. Is my data safe and encrypted? Yes. All communications are encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2+ and encrypted at rest using AES-256. We use modern cloud-native key management through AWS KMS and Azure Key Vault for secure key handling. Do I retain ownership of my data? Yes. You retain full ownership of all data. We only use your information to deliver compliance and archiving services. We never sell, rent, or share your data outside of authorized sub-processors. Do you archive deleted messages? Yes. Comma Compliance stores messages independently of iCloud, WhatsApp, and individual devices. Even if messages are deleted on the device, they're still captured and stored securely. How does Comma Compliance support SEC and FINRA recordkeeping? Comma is designed against SEC and FINRA electronic-recordkeeping requirements, including SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA Rule 3110. Our exam-ready retention and case management tools help your firm stay prepared for internal and regulatory reviews. ## See why teams switch to Comma. A 20-minute walkthrough — real capture, real-time flagging, real transparency. [Book a demo](/get-in-touch)[Start free trial](https://app.commacompliance.com)