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Best Enterprise Content Management - Enterprise Software in 2026

Enterprise content management software gives organizations tools to store, organize, govern and use business files and records. This list is for teams comparing platforms for document work, records management and workflow automation.

24 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Box
by Box
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

7.7 Free plan Visit site
2

LogicalDOC

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

LogicalDOC covers document capture, retrieval, collaboration, and security across several deployment options.

7.3 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
3

Mayan EDMS

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Choose Mayan EDMS if your organization wants document management on infrastructure it controls, with broad ingestion options and granular permissions.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
4

SeedDMS

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

SeedDMS combines document organization, access controls, and workflow features in a free, self-hostable system.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
5

AODocs

Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+3

AODocs brings document governance, AI analysis, integrations, and varied deployment choices into one platform. Check storage, licensing, and trial requirements before committing.

6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
6

DocuWare
by DocuWare
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

DocuWare combines document capture, search, versioning, and workflow automation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments.

6.5 From $30/user/mo Visit site
7

d.velop documents

Free trial APIiPhoneSelf-hosted+1

d.velop documents covers document control, search, automation, integrations, and mobile work for business customers.

6.5 From €27/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
8

Doxis

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Doxis brings document handling, automation and connected workflows into one enterprise platform.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
9

Egnyte
by Egnyte
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Egnyte combines cross-platform file access with versioning, administration, collaboration, and tiered security features.

5.9 From $22/user/mo (annual) Visit site
10

ELO ECM Suite

Paid AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+2

Consider ELO ECM Suite if your organization needs document management, process automation, and AI-assisted information processing in a shared system.

5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
11

Laserfiche

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Laserfiche brings document management, automation, and AI features into one platform, with cloud and self-hosted options.

5.7 From $42/user/mo (annual) Visit site
12

NetDocuments

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

NetDocuments combines legal document and email management with version history, integrations, and AI tools. Organizations should request a quote to understand pricing for their needs.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
13

Oracle WebCenter Content
by Oracle WebCenter Content
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose WebCenter Content if your organization needs document capture, imaging, records controls, and security across transactional processes.

5.4 Visit site
14

Hyland Nuxeo

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
15

Hyland Perceptive Content

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
16

IBM Content Manager

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
17

IBM FileNet Content Manager

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
18

Microsoft SharePoint

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

SharePoint provides collaboration controls and audit-oriented features across web and mobile platforms.

4.7 Visit site
19

OpenText Core Content Management

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

OpenText Core Content Management combines document management controls with web and mobile availability.

4.7 30-day trial Visit site
20

OpenText Documentum Content Management

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Documentum lists controls and document-management capabilities alongside distinct plan scopes.

4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
21

OnBase Records Management

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
22

OpenText Content Management

Paid

OpenText Content Management offers tiered capabilities from document governance through capture, sharing, and signatures.

4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
23

OpenText Records Management

Paid Web

4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
24

Therefore

Paid WebWindows

4.1 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare deployment, included storage, maximum file size, workflow automation, records management, retention policies and single sign-on for each product. Check for a free plan or trial, and review the licence if you need to access or modify code.

Questions

Do these enterprise content management tools have free plans?

Tools in this list include free-plan options, but the available features and limits differ. Check the product page for details.

Can I try an enterprise content management tool before paying?

Free-trial availability varies. d.velop documents specifies a 30-day trial, while other products set their own terms.

Which deployment options are available?

Products are available for web, iOS, Android, Windows, API and self-hosted deployments. Platform support differs by product.

What pricing information is published?

The listed starting prices are €27 per user per month for d.velop documents and $42 per user per month for an annual Laserfiche plan. Several products provide pricing on request.

What features should I compare?

Compare free-plan availability, paid starting price, deployment, included storage, maximum file size, workflow automation, records management, retention policies and single sign-on.

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