1. Mayan EDMS
Mayan · Global · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.6/5
Open-source document management.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PDF24
- Open source
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best PDF24 alternatives in India (2027)
PDF24 is a document management & e-signature workflow product from Geek Software, Berlin, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PDF24 are Mayan EDMS (Free), Paperless-ngx (Free), Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan) and OpenKM (Free plan). Mayan EDMS is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹140/month.
Why businesses look for a PDF24 alternative
Indian support and GST
PDF24 is built in Germany. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
PDF24 alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PDF24'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PDF24 (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | From ₹140/user/mo billed yearly (min 3 users) | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  iLovePDF | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  PDFescape | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Sejda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  OCR.space | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Convertio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  DocHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  FreeConvert | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  BCS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  LamaPoll | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Teedy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  eSignly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 PDF24 alternatives in detail
2. Paperless-ngx
Paperless-ngx · Global · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Self-hosted document archive.
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PDF24
- Open source
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.
From ₹140/user/mo billed yearly (min 3 users)
Free trial
Compared with PDF24
- No free plan, unlike PDF24
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Team Folders and My Folders
- Unlimited file versions
- Previews for 200+ file formats
- Advanced search
- Templates and customisable data retention
7. iLovePDF
iLovePDF · Barcelona · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Online PDF tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. PDFescape
Red Software · Boston · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Online PDF editor.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Document management and intranet.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDF24
- No free plan, unlike PDF24
PDF24 alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free PDF24 alternatives
Indian alternatives to PDF24
How to choose a PDF24 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.
PDF24 alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PDF24 in 2027?+
The closest matches to PDF24 on App Advisor are Mayan EDMS (Free), Paperless-ngx (Free), Alfresco (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PDF24, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PDF24?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mayan EDMS (Free), Paperless-ngx (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 PDF24?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at From ₹140/user/mo billed yearly (min 3 users). Mayan EDMS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to PDF24?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (From ₹140/user/mo billed yearly (min 3 users)). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PDF24 vs Mayan EDMS: which is better?+
Mayan EDMS is the closest match to PDF24 in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PDF24 alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category PDF24 also covers, and Geek Software'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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