Head to head · Document management & e-signature workflow
Mayan EDMS vs OpenKM
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Mayan EDMS rates highest.
| Compare | Mayan EDMS | OpenKM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document management & e-signature workflow | Document management & e-signature workflow |
| Vendor | Mayan | OpenKM |
| Headquarters | Global, Open source | Palma, Spain |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Mayan EDMS: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +15 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Version control and check-in/out
- OCR and full-text search
- Metadata and folder structures
- Approval workflows
- Retention and legal hold
- Scanning and capture
OpenKM: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +21 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Version control and check-in/out
- OCR and full-text search
- Metadata and folder structures
- Approval workflows
- Retention and legal hold
- Scanning and capture
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Mayan EDMS or OpenKM?+
Mayan EDMS scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.6/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Mayan EDMS cheaper than OpenKM?+
Mayan EDMS starts at Free and OpenKM at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Mayan EDMS to OpenKM?+
Most document management & e-signature workflow products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.
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