
1. M-Files
M-Files · Tampere · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Metadata-driven document management.
On request
Quote-based
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Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Hyland OnBase is a document management & e-signature workflow product from Hyland, Westlake, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Hyland OnBase are M-Files (On request), Laserfiche (On request), OpenText (On request), Docsvault (On request) and Newgen OmniDocs (On request). LogicalDOC is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹140/month.
The price isn't published
Hyland quotes Hyland OnBase per organisation. 3 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Hyland OnBase has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Hyland OnBase is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hyland OnBase's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hyland OnBase (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | M-Files | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 | Laserfiche | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 | OpenText | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 | Docsvault | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 | Newgen OmniDocs | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 | FileHold | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 | Truecopy | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 | ContractWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 | Summize | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 | Forsta | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 11 | Templafy | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 | Colligo | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 | From ₹140/user/mo billed yearly (min 3 users) | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | ||
| 14 | DocuXplorer | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 | Omnidocs | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 | Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 | LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | ||
| 19 | OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 | Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |

M-Files · Tampere · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Metadata-driven document management.
On request
Quote-based

Laserfiche · Long Beach · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Enterprise content management.
On request
Quote-based

OpenText · Waterloo · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Enterprise information management.
On request
Quote-based

Easy Data Access · Mumbai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Document management software built in Mumbai.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Hyland OnBase

Newgen Software · New Delhi · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Enterprise content management built in Delhi.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Hyland OnBase

FileHold · Vancouver · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Document management for mid-size.
On request
Quote-based

Truecopy Credentials Pvt Ltd · Pune · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Electronic signature and digital signing software for signing business documents online.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Hyland OnBase

ContractWorks · Atlanta · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4/5
Contract management software with a central repository, reporting and milestone alerts.
On request
Quote-based

Summize · Manchester · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4/5
Contract intelligence software that helps legal teams draft, review and manage contracts.
On request
Quote-based

Forsta · Chicago · Document management & e-signature workflow · 3.9/5
Customer experience and market research platform for surveys and feedback analysis.
On request
Quote-based
The closest matches to Hyland OnBase on App Advisor are M-Files (On request), Laserfiche (On request), OpenText (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hyland OnBase, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: LogicalDOC (Free plan), Mayan EDMS (Free), OpenKM (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at From ₹140/user/mo billed yearly (min 3 users). LogicalDOC also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Docsvault (On request), Newgen OmniDocs (On request), Truecopy (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
M-Files is the closest match to Hyland OnBase in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category Hyland OnBase also covers, and Hyland's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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