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DocControl vs Document Locator
Both stand on document version control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose DocControl if your team needs document approvals, revision history, signatures, and managed access, especially for SOPs and quality records. The Basic plan starts at $49/Month and covers 2 users with 1 GB of storage; teams needing more capacity can consider higher plans or contact the company beyond the listed Giga plan ceiling.
Visit DocControlDocument Locator combines document search, controlled workflows, auditing and scanning for organizational records. Its cloud and self-hosted options, integrations and detailed access controls give larger teams several deployment and governance choices.
Visit Document LocatorThe facts
| DocControl | Document Locator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $49 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | doccontrol.com | documentlocator.com |
| On document version control software | #1 of 15 | #4 of 15 |
DocControl: what it does well
- Supports document approval, revision control, and digital signatures.
- Retains earlier revisions while keeping the current SOP version viewable.
- PDFs can include watermarks, headers, footers, encryption, and passwords.
- Document and user groups support shared access permissions.
- The 30-day trial does not require a credit card.
What to know first
- There is no free plan after the trial.
- The Basic plan is limited to 2 users and 1 GB of storage.
Document Locator: what it does well
- Full-text and metadata search
- Version history and change records
- Role-based access privileges
- OCR scanning for paper documents
- Cloud backups with 28-day retention
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing requires a custom quote
- On-premise deployment uses Microsoft SQL
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