M-Files
An intelligent information management solution that organizes content based on what it is rather than where it is stored.
| Pricing from | Custom |
| Best for | Metadata-driven enterprise search |
| Website | www.m-files.com |
Company facts
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Tammela B |
| Employees | 501 to 1,000 |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube |
Facilities and features
- Published pricing
- Integrations
What stands out
The product uses built-in metadata and governance to enforce compliance.
“Built-in metadata, governance, and automation keep information accurate, enforce compliance, and help work move faster.”M-Files, own website
M-Files integrates natively with Microsoft 365 applications like Teams and SharePoint.
“Use documents with context and compliance in Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Copilot.”M-Files, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Unique metadata-based architecture
- Excellent artificial intelligence search capabilities
- Implementation can be complex and costly
Appears in
Enterprise intelligent document processing software
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PDFtron98.02
UiPath Document Understanding92.03M-Files90.0RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Document Management Systems
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DocuWare95.02M-Files92.73
PandaDoc90.3RANKINGfull ranking →How M-Files ranks
#3 in Enterprise intelligent document processing software
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 12.
“M-Files is a metadata-driven document management system that helps business and IT leaders work faster and smarter. Documents are easy to find and trust, and ready to support AI.”M-Files, own website
“Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, M-Files is proven in complex, enterprise environments.”M-Files, own website
Alternatives to M-Files
| DocuWare | #1 in Top 10 Document Management Systems | 95.0 |
| PandaDoc | #3 in Top 10 Document Management Systems | 90.3 |
 Box | #4 in Top 10 Document Management Systems | 88.0 |
 Dropbox Business | #5 in Top 10 Document Management Systems | 85.7 |
 Microsoft SharePoint | #6 in Top 10 Document Management Systems | 83.3 |
 Google WorkspaceProfessional Gmail and collaboration tools | #7 in Top 10 Document Management Systems | 81.0 |
Questions about M-Files
How much does M-Files cost?
Lister lists M-Files's pricing as: Custom.
Who is M-Files best for?
M-Files is best for metadata-driven enterprise search.
Where does M-Files rank?
M-Files is ranked #2 in Top 10 Document Management Systems (Lister Score 92.7) and #3 in Enterprise intelligent document processing software (Lister Score 90.0).
What are the best alternatives to M-Files?
The closest alternatives on Lister are DocuWare (#1 in Top 10 Document Management Systems), PandaDoc (#3 in Top 10 Document Management Systems) and Box (#4 in Top 10 Document Management Systems).
Where is M-Files based?
M-Files is headquartered in Tammela B, and was founded in 2002.
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