Best Document Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: LogicalDOC is ranked #1 of 59 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Transkribus and FlinkISO. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Transkribus. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Laserfiche at $3.50/mo.
For document workflows, compare how files are controlled, traced, searched, and maintained over time. Compared on access control level, audit logs, OCR, storage limit, and version history, these options surface useful distinctions in handling documents. Mobile apps, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add access and cost factors. LogicalDOC, DocuWare, and OpenKM lead the ranking, followed by Laserfiche, M-Files, and FileHold among the first entries. Consider how the listed controls and capacity align with your team’s needs for storing, locating, and managing documents, and use the ranking order as an additional comparison point.
59 document management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Version history | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LogicalDOC | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 | Transkribus | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €8.25/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 |  FlinkISO | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $80/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 |  OpenKM | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | DocuWare | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | 30 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 6 |  Hyland AP Automation | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | Fabasoft Contracts | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | Laserfiche | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.50/mo | No | 42 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 9 | M-Files | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $65/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 10 |  FileHold | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 11 |  Group-Office | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €12/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 | Uwazi | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $14.58/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 | Box | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  eDoc Organizer | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.33/mo | No | 10 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 15 | ReplaceMagic | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 16 |  Virtual Cabinet | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | £67/mo | No | 67 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 17 | Dokmee | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 18 | Egnyte | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $22/mo | No | 22 /user/mo | — | View |
| 19 | Hyland OnBase | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 20 | OpenText Content Management | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 21 | OpenText Documentum Content Management | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 22 | Comind.work | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 60 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 23 | Docusoft | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 24 | Doxis | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 25 | ELO ECM Suite | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which document management software is ranked first on Inferse?
LogicalDOC is ranked #1 of 59 with a score of 7.4. Transkribus is second and FlinkISO third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Laserfiche has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.