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Generis CARA
What Generis CARA is
Generis CARA is a content and data management platform for regulated industries, including life sciences, financial services, the public sector, manufacturing, and engineering. It manages documents and records through configurable lifecycles, workflows, versioning, metadata, audit trails, and granular security. The platform can generate templated documents and PDFs, extract data from documents, and assemble documents from controlled components and approved content. Workflows can automate lifecycle steps, apply conditional outcomes, and record user actions. Named integrations include Google Suite, Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, and DocuSign; CARA is also described as REST API driven. It can run in single- or multi-tenant Generis AWS Cloud environments or be self-hosted. The mobile app supports search, document management, and workflows on iOS and Android. Generis says its security framework aligns with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and that the cloud enterprise platform receives annual independent penetration testing. Plans start at £65/user/mo, with external collaborators requiring paid accounts on Core, Professional, and Enterprise.
Who it suits
CARA suits organizations in regulated industries that need document control, configurable workflows, and compliance support. It also fits teams that need mobile access or a choice of cloud and self-hosted deployment.
What it does well
- Configurable document lifecycles, versioning, metadata, and audit trails
- Generates templated documents and PDFs
- Integrates with named business applications
- Mobile apps support search and workflows
- Can be self-hosted or run in Generis AWS Cloud
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at £65/user/mo
- External collaborators need paid accounts on three plans
Limits
Core and Professional cost £65 and £90 per user/month and provide two environments; Enterprise costs £115 per user/month and provides three. External collaborators require paid accounts on Core, Professional, and Enterprise, while Enterprise+ includes unlimited external collaborators.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | £115 per user/month; volume discounts available · External collaborators require paid accounts · AWS single-tenant hosting · 3 environments · uptime guarantee consult SLA | £115 a month |
| Core | £65 per user/month; volume discounts available · External collaborators require paid accounts · AWS multi-tenant hosting · 2 environments · 99.5% uptime guarantee | £65 a month |
| Professional | £90 per user/month; volume discounts available · External collaborators require paid accounts · AWS multi-tenant hosting · 2 environments · 99.5% uptime guarantee | £90 a month |
| Enterprise+ | Please enquire · Custom scope · Unlimited external collaborators · AWS single-tenant hosting · 3 environments · uptime guarantee consult SLA | On request |
As generiscorp.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Generis CARA website
- Choose Generis AWS multi-tenant, single-tenant, or self-hosted hosting
- Select Core, Professional, Enterprise, or Enterprise+ scope
- Configure document lifecycles, workflows, metadata, and security
- Connect named services such as Google Suite, Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, or DocuSign
- Install the iOS or Android mobile app for mobile access
Verdict
CARA combines records management, document generation, workflow automation, and compliance features for regulated organizations. Check the plan’s collaborator rules and hosting setup against your needs.
Questions
How much does CARA cost?
Core is £65 per user/month, Professional is £90 per user/month, and Enterprise is £115 per user/month. Enterprise+ pricing is available by enquiry.
Is there a free plan?
No. CARA is offered as a paid platform.
Which platforms are supported?
CARA supports Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted deployments.
Can CARA be self-hosted?
Yes. It can run in Generis AWS cloud environments or be self-hosted.
Which integrations are named?
Generis names Google Suite, Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, and DocuSign, and describes CARA as REST API driven.
Are external collaborators included?
External collaborators require paid accounts in Core, Professional, and Enterprise. Enterprise+ includes unlimited external collaborators.
Facts from Generis CARA's own pages
- Cloud security
- The CARA Cloud Enterprise Platform page lists encryption, managed detection and response, anti-malware, private subnet isolation, and geographically separate backup replication. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Content management
- CARA provides document and records management with configurable lifecycles, workflows, versioning, metadata, audit trails, and granular security. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Document generation
- CARA can generate templated documents and PDFs, extract data from documents, and create documents using controlled components with approved content. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1997 · generiscorp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom · generiscorp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Hosting
- CARA can be hosted in single- or multi-tenant Generis AWS Cloud environments or self-hosted. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Generis names Google Suite, Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, and DocuSign as applications CARA can integrate with, and describes the platform as REST API driven. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Generis describes CARA as serving regulated industries and lists life sciences, financial services, public sector, manufacturing, and engineering among its industries. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Generis says the CARA mobile app supports iOS and Android mobile devices and can be used for search, document management, and workflows. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Notable package limit
- The pricing page says external collaborators require paid accounts in Core, Professional, and Enterprise, while Enterprise+ includes unlimited external collaborators. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Product purpose
- CARA centralises content and data, automates processes, and manages compliance for compliance-driven industries. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Security certification
- Generis says its security framework is aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and that the CARA Cloud Enterprise Platform receives annual independent penetration testing. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Generis describes a three-level support process and lists 24-hour support, training courses and videos, and multilingual support. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Workflow automation
- CARA supports configurable multi-step workflows, lifecycle automation, conditional outcomes, and audited user actions. · generiscorp.com, 3 Oct 2026
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