1. Paperless-ngx
Paperless-ngx · Global · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Self-hosted document archive.
Free
Free plan available
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best Mayan EDMS alternatives in India (2026)
Mayan EDMS is a document management & e-signature workflow product from Mayan, Global, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Mayan EDMS are Paperless-ngx (Free), PDF24 (Free), Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan) and OpenKM (Free plan). Paperless-ngx is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a Mayan EDMS alternative
Indian support and GST
Mayan EDMS is built in Open source. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Mayan EDMS does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Mayan EDMS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Mayan EDMS'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Mayan EDMS (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  PDF24 | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Mayan EDMS |
| 4 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Mayan EDMS |
| 5 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Mayan EDMS |
| 6 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Mayan EDMS |
| 7 |  Veryfi | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  iLovePDF | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  PDFescape | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs Mayan EDMS |
| 12 |  Sejda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  DocHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Teedy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Adobe Scan | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Microsoft Lens | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Nitro PDF | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Mayan EDMS alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
4. LogicalDOC
LogicalDOC · Carpi · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.6/5
Document management system.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
6. 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 Mayan EDMS
- No free plan, unlike Mayan EDMS
- Built in India (Chennai)
7. Veryfi
Veryfi · San Mateo · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Receipt and invoice OCR API.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. iLovePDF
iLovePDF · Barcelona · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Online PDF tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
10. PDFescape
Red Software · Boston · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Online PDF editor.
Free plan
Free plan available
Mayan EDMS alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Mayan EDMS
How to choose a Mayan EDMS 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.
Mayan EDMS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Mayan EDMS in 2026?+
The closest matches to Mayan EDMS on App Advisor are Paperless-ngx (Free), PDF24 (Free), Alfresco (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Mayan EDMS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Mayan EDMS?+
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Paperless-ngx (Free), PDF24 (Free), Alfresco (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Mayan EDMS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Paperless-ngx also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Mayan EDMS?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Mayan EDMS vs Paperless-ngx: which is better?+
Paperless-ngx is the closest match to Mayan EDMS in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Mayan EDMS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category Mayan EDMS also covers, and Mayan'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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