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Best Paperless Office Software in 2026

Paperless office software helps you organize digital documents, automate document workflows, use OCR, and handle electronic signatures. Products in this category run on combinations of web, Windows, self-hosted systems, iOS, Android, and APIs.

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    LogicalDOC

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

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

    7.2 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    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
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    OpenKM

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    OpenKM combines document workflows, detailed search, and security controls in one system. The Community Edition is free, while hosted and professionally supported options are available by quote.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    Paperless-ngx

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Paperless-ngx offers OCR, organization, and access controls for a self-hosted archive. Its Linux requirement and encryption limitation are important considerations before adoption.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
  5. 5

    DocuWare

    by DocuWare
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

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

    6.4 From $30/user/mo Visit site
  6. 6

    FileHold

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose FileHold if your organization needs document and records management with configurable hosting, audit trails and review workflows.

    6.3 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ABBYY FlexiCapture for Invoices

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    ABBYY FlexiCapture for Invoices covers invoice capture, validation, matching, and verification across a broad set of document types and channels.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    DocStar ECM

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    DocStar ECM brings document capture, search, retention, and workflow automation into one enterprise product, with deployment and integration options.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    Dokmee

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Dokmee combines document capture, search, workflow, and collaboration tools with multiple deployment options. Pricing is on request, so prospective users will need to seek details from the maker.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 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.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Hyland OnBase

    by Hyland OnBase
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose OnBase if your organization needs document capture, workflow automation, case management, and records controls in one content management product.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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
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    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.

    5.5 Visit site
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    Papermerge

    Free plan Web
    5.5 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    Docsvault

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    5.1 30-day trial Visit site
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    Advent eDocs

    Paid WebWindows
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    FileCenter DMS

    Paid Windows
    4.4 From $97/user · 15-day trial Visit site
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    PaperOffice AI

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.4 From €39/mo Visit site
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    onPhase Document Management

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Paperless

    Paid Web
    4.0 From €149/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial periods, paid starting prices, OCR and workflow support, signatures, deployment choices, mobile apps, and included storage. If you need to read or change code, check the tool's open-source licence.

Questions

Is paperless office software available with a free plan?

Yes. LogicalDOC lists a free plan. Other products may provide trials or paid plans instead, so check the offer for the tool you are considering.

Which paperless office tools offer trials?

Listed trial examples include Docsvault and LogicalDOC with 30 days, FileHold with 14 days, and FileCenter DMS with 15 days.

Do these tools run on mobile devices?

Platform support varies. Listed platforms include iOS and Android, along with web, Windows, self-hosted, and API options.

What does paperless office software cost?

Prices vary. FileCenter DMS lists $97 per user, and Laserfiche lists $42 per user per month on an annual plan. Other listed products show pricing on request.

Can I choose self-hosted paperless office software?

Yes. Self-hosted deployment is listed as a platform for products in this category, alongside web, Windows, mobile, and API options.

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