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 (2027)
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: 4 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 6 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 ₹140/month.
Why businesses look for a M-Files alternative
The price isn't published
M-Files quotes M-Files per organisation. 2 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. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
M-Files is built in Finland. 4 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 |  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 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | 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 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
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. Truecopy
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 M-Files
- Built in India (Pune)
8. ContractWorks
ContractWorks · Atlanta · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4/5
Contract management software with a central repository, reporting and milestone alerts.
On request
Quote-based
9. Summize
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
10. Forsta
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
M-Files alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than M-Files
Free M-Files alternatives
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 2027?+
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. 4 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 From ₹140/user/mo billed yearly (min 3 users). 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. 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 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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