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Compare Paperless Office Software

Paperless office software stores and manages digital documents; compare workflow tools and deployment options to find a fit for your work.

The board’s signal score is out of 10. Its marks show whether a tool has a public API, open-source code or a free tier; compare those with free storage, OCR, electronic signatures and mobile apps.

• 20 platforms
• 3 with a public API on this page
• 5 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

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   OpenKMopenkm.com

   Document management software for organizing, sharing and searching documents in one system.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $100/mo
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3. 2
   L

   LogicalDOClogicaldoc.com

   Document management software with a free plan, OCR, email import and full-text search.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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4. 3
   D

   DocuWarestart.docuware.com

   Document management software with OCR, available from $30 per user monthly.

   6.3 APIOpenFree From £1,060/mo
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5. 4
   ME

   Mayan EDMSmayan-edms.com

   Free, open-source document software you can run on your own infrastructure.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35/yr
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6. 5
   PN

   Paperless-ngxdocs.paperless-ngx.com

   Document archiving software that searches scans in over 100 languages; free, open source, and self-hosted.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   OW

   Oracle WebCenter Contentoracle.com

   Document and content management software available on web, mobile and desktop platforms.

   5.9 APIOpenFree $3,450 one-time
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   F

   FileHoldfilehold.com

   Document management software with version control, records retention and approval workflows.

   5.7 APIOpenFree —
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   HO

   Hyland OnBasehyland.com

   Document management software available on web, mobile and desktop platforms.

   5.6 APIOpenFree —
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10. 9
    D

    Dokmeedokmee.com

    Document software with OCR, search and approval workflows, available on web and mobile.

    5.5 APIOpenFree From $31/mo
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11. 10
    L

    Laserfichelaserfiche.com

    Laserfiche describes itself as an intelligent content platform for managing documents, automating work and supporting decisions.

    5.5 APIOpenFree From $500/yr
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    DE

    DocStar ECMdocstar.com

    Document software for cloud, on-premises or hybrid use, with capture, search and approval workflows.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    EE

    ELO ECM Suiteecm-suite.elo.com

    Document and process software with collaboration, version control and an AI assistant.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    AF

    ABBYY FlexiCapture for Invoicesabbyy.com

    Invoice processing software that captures invoices from email, scans, mobile, fax and more.

    5.1 APIOpenFree —
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    P

    Papermergepapermerge.com
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    D

    Docsvaultdocsvault.com
    4.5 APIOpenFree —
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    PA

    PaperOffice AIpaperoffice.ai
    4.5 APIOpenFree —
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18. 17
    AE

    Advent eDocsadventedocs.com
    4.1 APIOpenFree —
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    FD

    FileCenter DMSfilecenter.com
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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    P

    Paperlesspaperless.io

    Cloud document workflow software with electronic signatures, from €149 monthly on annual billing.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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    OD

    onPhase Document Managementonphase.com

    Cloud document management software with document workflows.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Where does the software need to run?

Choose a deployment that fits your workplace: options on the board include web, Windows, iOS, Android, API access and self-hosting.

For example, ABBYY FlexiCapture for Invoices lists web, Windows, API and self-hosted platforms. DocStar ECM lists web, self-hosted, iOS, Android and API.

What document tasks does it need to handle?

Compare OCR, document workflows and electronic signatures against the work your team needs to do. These are separate comparison points on the board, so check the details for a tool before deciding it covers a specific task.

Can I try it or use a free plan?

A free plan and a free trial are different: check which one is offered and what the paid price is. The board compares free plans and starting prices, while listed pricing may be available only on request.

LogicalDOC lists a free plan and a 30-day trial. FileCenter DMS lists a 15-day trial and a starting price of $97 per user; Laserfiche lists a starting price of $42 per user per month with annual billing.

How much free storage is included?

Compare the free-storage details alongside plan limits and pricing. A free plan mark alone does not state how much storage is included, so confirm the storage terms for the tool you are considering.

Questions

What is paperless office software used for?

It stores and manages digital documents. Compare document workflows, OCR, electronic signatures, deployment, mobile apps and free storage.

Which paperless office software has a free plan?

LogicalDOC is listed with a free plan. The board marks free plans separately from free trials.

Can I get a free trial of paperless office software?

Yes. Several listings have trials, including LogicalDOC and Docsvault with 30 days, FileCenter DMS with 15 days, and FileHold with 14 days.

What platforms should I check for document management software?

The board compares web, Windows, self-hosted, iOS, Android and API availability. Check the platform details of the tool you are considering.

How much does paperless office software cost?

Prices vary. FileCenter DMS lists a starting price of $97 per user, and Laserfiche lists $42 per user per month with annual billing. Other listings show pricing on request.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure