Best Document Control Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GatesFlow QMS is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Ketryx and AssurX Document Management. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ketryx. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Intelex Inspection Management at $3.67/mo.
When documents need controlled review and recordkeeping, the listed features offer several ways to compare software. Approval workflows, audit trails, and revision history address different parts of oversight and change tracking; document expiry controls and electronic signatures add further criteria. Role-based access helps you assess permissions, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing bring cost into view. GatesFlow QMS, Ketryx, and AssurX Document Management are among the entries shown. Consider the review steps, document lifecycle controls, and access requirements relevant to your processes, then compare them with the capabilities and plan details listed for each option.
27 document control software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
2 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GatesFlow QMSWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $20/mo | 6.4 | |
| 2 | KetryxWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 3 | AssurX Document ManagementWeb · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 4 | IQVIA SmartSolve Complaint ManagementWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 5 | TrackWise DigitalWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 6 | Veeva Network MDMWeb · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 7 | Ideagen Internal AuditWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 8 | Qualsys EQMSWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 9 | Veeva Vault QMSWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | ComplianceQuestWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 11 | DocControlWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $49/mo | 5.2 |
| 12 | MasterControl Document ControlWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | QT9 QMSWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | QualiVaultWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | RevlineWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | Greenlight GuruWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 17 | Intelex Inspection ManagementWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $3.67/mo | 5.1 |
| 18 | Intellect QMSWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | OnPolicyWeb · Windows | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $82.50/mo | 5.1 |
| 20 | QontivWeb · Windows · Linux · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | 1factoryWeb · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $20/mo | 5.0 |
| 22 | aptEDMSWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | £400/mo | 5.0 |
| 23 | IMS-Audit CloudWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | €4.08/mo | 5.0 |
| 24 | QMSdeskWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 25 | QualioWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
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Questions about this list
Which document control software is ranked first on Freedom251?
GatesFlow QMS is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 6.4. Ketryx is second and AssurX Document Management third.
How many of these have a free plan?
2 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Intelex Inspection Management has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.