Best Paperless-ngx Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from document management software ranked against Paperless-ngx on the same published basis.
- 1Paperless-ngx vs LogicalDOC
- 2Paperless-ngx vs DocuWare
- 3Paperless-ngx vs OpenKM
- 4Paperless-ngx vs Box
- 5Paperless-ngx vs Laserfiche
- 6Paperless-ngx vs Microsoft SharePoint
- 7Paperless-ngx vs M-Files
- 8Paperless-ngx vs OpenText Documentum Content Management
- 9Paperless-ngx vs Doxis
- 10Paperless-ngx vs NetDocuments
- 11Paperless-ngx vs ELO ECM Suite
- 12Paperless-ngx vs Egnyte
- 13Paperless-ngx vs FileHold
- 14Paperless-ngx vs d.velop documents
- 15Paperless-ngx vs OpenText Core Content Management
- 16Paperless-ngx vs Virtual Cabinet
- 17Paperless-ngx vs Group-Office
- 18Paperless-ngx vs AODocs
- 19Paperless-ngx vs DocStar ECM
- 20Paperless-ngx vs Document Locator
Paperless-ngx alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LogicalDOC | 9.6 | Free plan | Free | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 2 | DocuWare | 9.2 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 3 | OpenKM | 9.2 | Free plan | Free | Android, API, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 4 | Box | 9.0 | No | — | Android, iOS, Mac, Windows |
| 5 | Laserfiche | 8.8 | No | $3.50/mo | Android, API, iOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 6 | Microsoft SharePoint | 8.7 | No | — | Android, iOS, Web |
| 7 | M-Files | 8.7 | No | $65/mo | Android, API, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 8 | OpenText Documentum Content Management | 8.6 | No | — | Android, iOS, Web |
| 9 | Doxis | 8.5 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 10 | NetDocuments | 8.4 | No | — | Web, iOS, Android |
| 11 | ELO ECM Suite | 8.3 | No | — | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| 12 | Egnyte | 8.3 | No | $22/mo | Android, iOS, Mac, Windows |
| 13 | FileHold | 8.1 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 14 | d.velop documents | 8.0 | No | — | Web, iOS |
| 15 | OpenText Core Content Management | 8.0 | No | — | Android, iOS, Web |
| 16 | Virtual Cabinet | 8.0 | No | £67/mo | Android, iOS, Web, Windows |
| 17 | Group-Office | 8.0 | Free plan | €12/mo | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| 18 | AODocs | 7.9 | No | — | Web, iOS, Android |
| 19 | DocStar ECM | 7.9 | No | — | Web, iOS, Android |
| 20 | Document Locator | 7.7 | No | — | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
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Questions about Paperless-ngx alternatives
What is the best alternative to Paperless-ngx?
LogicalDOC, number 1 in document management software with a score of 9.6 out of 10. The others here: DocuWare, OpenKM, Box and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Paperless-ngx?
LogicalDOC is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 3 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Is there an open-source alternative to Paperless-ngx?
Yes: Group-Office.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.