1. Laserfiche
Laserfiche · Long Beach · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Enterprise content management.
On request
Quote-based
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best M-Files alternatives in India (2026)
M-Files is a document management & e-signature workflow product from M-Files, Tampere, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 10 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to M-Files are Laserfiche (On request), OpenText (On request), Docsvault (On request), Hyland OnBase (On request) and Newgen OmniDocs (On request). Alfresco is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a M-Files alternative
The price isn't published
M-Files quotes M-Files per organisation. 5 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
M-Files has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
M-Files is built in Finland. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
M-Files alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches M-Files'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | M-Files (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Laserfiche | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  OpenText | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Docsvault | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Hyland OnBase | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Newgen OmniDocs | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  FileHold | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  ABBYY | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Infrrd | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Templafy | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  DocuXplorer | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 M-Files alternatives in detail
2. OpenText
OpenText · Waterloo · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Enterprise information management.
On request
Quote-based
3. Docsvault
Easy Data Access · Mumbai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Document management software built in Mumbai.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with M-Files
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. Hyland OnBase
Hyland · Westlake · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Content services platform.
On request
Quote-based
5. Newgen OmniDocs
Newgen Software · New Delhi · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Enterprise content management built in Delhi.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with M-Files
- Built in India (New Delhi)
6. FileHold
FileHold · Vancouver · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Document management for mid-size.
On request
Quote-based
7. ABBYY
ABBYY · Milpitas · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
OCR and intelligent document processing.
On request
Quote-based
8. Infrrd
Infrrd · San Jose · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.1/5
Intelligent document processing with Bengaluru roots.
On request
Quote-based
9. Templafy
Templafy · Document management & e-signature workflow · 3.9/5
Document generation platform that creates on-brand, compliant files from approved templates.
On request
Quote-based
10. Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.7/5
Document management on WorkDrive.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with M-Files
- Publishes a price (₹150/mo); M-Files is quote-only
- Built in India (Chennai)
M-Files alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than M-Files
Free M-Files alternatives
Indian alternatives to M-Files
How to choose a M-Files alternative
- Distinguish DMS from cloud storage: if you need approvals, retention and audit, buy a DMS.
- Check OCR quality on scanned Indian documents.
- Look at on-premise options if regulation requires.
M-Files alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to M-Files in 2026?+
The closest matches to M-Files on App Advisor are Laserfiche (On request), OpenText (On request), Docsvault (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match M-Files, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to M-Files?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan), Mayan EDMS (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to M-Files?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Alfresco also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to M-Files?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Docsvault (On request), Newgen OmniDocs (On request), Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
M-Files vs Laserfiche: which is better?+
Laserfiche is the closest match to M-Files in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these M-Files alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category M-Files also covers, and M-Files'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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