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Collabware CLM vs Collector Systems
Both stand on records management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Collabware CLM if your organization manages electronic and physical records through SharePoint and needs centralized lifecycle controls. The 100-user minimum makes it a less direct fit for organizations seeking a smaller initial purchase.
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Choose Collector Systems if your records work calls for broad file support, metadata, approval workflows, or API access. CS Core provides unlimited object records, while Enterprise raises storage to 50GB and adds unlimited subscriptions. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan.
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| Collabware CLM | Collector Systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Windows | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Collabware CLM: $192 a year | CS Core: $95 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Collector Systems |
| Website | collabware.com | collectorsystems.com |
| On records management software | #3 of 22 | #7 of 22 |
Collabware CLM: what it does well
- Automates classification, retention, and disposition with centrally configured rules.
- Tracks physical-record inventory, storage, and circulation.
- Legal holds protect selected content from modification.
- Supports multiple SharePoint farms through the Service Application model.
- Includes documented in-process and web service APIs.
What to know first
- The annual plan requires a minimum purchase of 100 users.
- There is no free plan.
- Deployment requires existing SharePoint infrastructure.
Collector Systems: what it does well
- Supports all computer-supported file types, including images and documents
- Metadata and tagging are available
- Approval workflows support review
- API access is available
- CS Core includes unlimited object records
What to know first
- No free plan is offered
- CS Core includes 10GB of storage
- CS Enterprise costs $185 a month
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