Alfresco

by Hyland · Westlake, United States · Since 2005

Open-source ECM.

Document management & e-signature workflowFree planOpen source

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.6; transparency & India fit

What is Alfresco?

Alfresco is document management & e-signature workflow from Hyland, based in Westlake, United States and has been building software since 2005. Open-source ECM.

Document management systems index, version, approve and archive business documents with search and audit trails, often adding scanning, workflows and retention. Regulated industries and paper-heavy operations are typical buyers.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

+Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
+21 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Alfresco at a glance

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Alfresco features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Alfresco adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Version control and check-in/out
OCR and full-text search
Metadata and folder structures
Approval workflows
Retention and legal hold
Scanning and capture
Access controls and audit logs
Integration with e-signature and ERP
Free plan to start without a card
Open-source code you can self-host

Alfresco pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Alfresco charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on alfresco.com.

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Specifications

Category: Document management & e-signature workflow
Vendor: Hyland
Headquarters: Westlake, United States
Founded: 2005
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Alfresco — frequently asked questions

What is Alfresco?+

Alfresco is document management & e-signature workflow by Hyland. Open-source ECM.

How much does Alfresco cost?+

Alfresco has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Alfresco offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Alfresco offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Alfresco made in India?+

No. Alfresco is developed by Hyland in Westlake, United States.

Who is Alfresco best suited for?+

Alfresco suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for document management & e-signature workflow.

What are the best alternatives to Alfresco?+

Popular alternatives in document management & e-signature workflow include Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS, LogicalDOC, Mayan EDMS. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Alfresco deployed?+

Alfresco is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.