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Best Paperless Office Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Paperless office software moves documents into digital storage, workflows and approvals. Compare OCR, signatures, deployment, mobile access and storage with this list.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 OpenKM | 6.3 | $100 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 20 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 LogicalDOC | LogicalDOC may suit organizations that need document capture, search, collaboration, and workflow tools. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 03 DocuWare | DocuWare suits organizations that need to capture, find and manage business documents while automating approvals and recurring tasks. | 5.3 | £1,060 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Laserfiche | It suits organizations managing documents and automating processes, from professional use to enterprise-wide operations. | 5.0 | $500 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Mayan EDMS | 4.9 | $35 a year | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Dokmee | Dokmee may suit small and mid-sized businesses and teams that manage substantial document collections. | 4.8 | $31 a month, billed yearly | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 07 FileHold | FileHold is aimed at medium-sized businesses and departments of large companies. | 4.8 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Oracle WebCenter Content | It suits organizations managing documents and records across business processes, particularly those with imaging, capture, and retention needs. | 4.8 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Hyland OnBase | OnBase may suit organizations that need document capture, workflow automation, and records controls. | 4.6 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Paperless-ngx | 4.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
The finder puts newer releases ahead and shows the figures makers publish, without scores. Compare free plans, trial terms and paid pricing alongside platform support for web, Windows, self-hosted systems, iOS, Android and APIs.
LogicalDOC
LogicalDOC may suit organizations that need document capture, search, collaboration, and workflow tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5DocuWare
DocuWare suits organizations that need to capture, find and manage business documents while automating approvals and recurring tasks.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5Laserfiche
It suits organizations managing documents and automating processes, from professional use to enterprise-wide operations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3Mayan EDMS
WebLinuxAPI+1Dokmee may suit small and mid-sized businesses and teams that manage substantial document collections.
FileHold is aimed at medium-sized businesses and departments of large companies.
It suits organizations managing documents and records across business processes, particularly those with imaging, capture, and retention needs.
OnBase may suit organizations that need document capture, workflow automation, and records controls.
ELO ECM Suite may suit organizations seeking document management alongside workflow automation and AI-assisted document processing.
DocStar ECM may suit organizations managing high volumes of business documents and approval processes, including accounts payable, HR, and compliance-sensitive records.
Before you choose
Check the payment path
Before choosing, see whether a tool offers a free plan, a trial period or paid access. LogicalDOC is marked freemium, with a free plan and a 30-day trial. Docsvault offers a 30-day trial; FileHold offers 14 days, and FileCenter DMS offers 15 days.
Published prices vary. FileCenter DMS starts at $97 per user, while Laserfiche starts at $42 per user per month with annual billing. Other tools list pricing on request.
Choose deployment for your setup
Choose the platform that fits your office. The list covers web, Windows, self-hosted deployment, iOS, Android and API access.
DocStar ECM lists Android, iOS, self-hosted, web and API support. ELO ECM Suite adds Windows to Android, iOS, self-hosted and web support. ABBYY FlexiCapture for Invoices lists API, self-hosted, web and Windows.
Compare document work
When reviewing document handling, examine OCR, workflow tools and electronic signatures. These capabilities can affect how you capture, route and approve files.
Review free storage alongside paid pricing. Storage terms and document features belong in the same comparison before selecting a service.
Plan for phone and tablet access
If staff work away from a desk, check mobile app support and the operating systems listed for the tool. DocStar ECM and ELO ECM Suite both list Android and iOS.
An API can matter when the paperless office must connect with another system. ABBYY FlexiCapture for Invoices and DocStar ECM list API access.