1. M-Files
M-Files · Tampere · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Metadata-driven document management.
On request
Quote-based
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best OpenText alternatives in India (2027)
OpenText is a document management & e-signature workflow product from OpenText, Waterloo, 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 OpenText are M-Files (On request), Laserfiche (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 OpenText alternative
The price isn't published
OpenText quotes OpenText 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
OpenText has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
OpenText is built in Canada. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
OpenText alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches OpenText'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | OpenText (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 |  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 OpenText alternatives in detail
2. Laserfiche
Laserfiche · Long Beach · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Enterprise content 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 OpenText
- 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 OpenText
- 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 OpenText
- 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
OpenText alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than OpenText
Free OpenText alternatives
How to choose a OpenText 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.
OpenText alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to OpenText in 2027?+
The closest matches to OpenText on App Advisor are M-Files (On request), Laserfiche (On request), Docsvault (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match OpenText, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to OpenText?+
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 OpenText?+
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 OpenText?+
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.
OpenText vs M-Files: which is better?+
M-Files is the closest match to OpenText in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these OpenText alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category OpenText also covers, and OpenText'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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