1. Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Document management and intranet.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹150/mo)
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS is a document management & e-signature workflow product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹150/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 7 have a free plan, 2 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS are Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo), Foxit PDF Editor (₹800/mo), Soda PDF (₹600/mo), Nitro PDF (₹1,000/mo) and Wondershare PDFelement (₹800/mo). Alfresco is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.
Why businesses look for a Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternative
There is no free plan
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS has no free tier. 7 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts at ₹150/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (current) | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS |
| 2 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Soda PDF | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Nitro PDF | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Wondershare PDFelement | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  PDF Expert | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS |
| 10 |  Docsvault | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS |
| 12 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS |
| 13 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS |
| 14 |  Newgen OmniDocs | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  UPDF | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  PDF24 | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Veryfi | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  M-Files | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Laserfiche | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternatives in detail
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹650/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹150/mo)
3. Soda PDF
LULU Software · Montreal · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Online PDF software.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹450/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹150/mo)
4. Nitro PDF
Nitro Software · San Francisco · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF productivity.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹850/mo higher (₹1,000/mo vs ₹150/mo)
5. Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare · Shenzhen · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF editor.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹650/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹150/mo)
6. Adobe Acrobat
Adobe · San Jose · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF creation and editing.
₹1,300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹1,150/mo higher (₹1,300/mo vs ₹150/mo)
Key features
- Edit text and images
- Organise pages
- Convert to/from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images
- Compress
- E-signatures
7. Folderit
Folderit · Tallinn · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Cloud DMS for SMEs.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹1,850/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹150/mo)
8. PDF Expert
Readdle · Odesa · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
PDF editor for Mac and iOS.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Starts ₹650/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹150/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Has a free plan — Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS does not
- Open source
10. 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 Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
- Quote-only pricing, unlike Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
Free Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternatives
Indian alternatives to Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
How to choose a Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS 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.
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS on App Advisor are Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo), Foxit PDF Editor (₹800/mo), Soda PDF (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS?+
Yes. 7 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 Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Microsoft SharePoint starts lowest at ₹400/mo, compared with ₹150/mo for Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS. Alfresco also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Docsvault (On request), Newgen OmniDocs (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS vs Microsoft SharePoint: which is better?+
Microsoft SharePoint is the closest match to Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹150/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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