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Best Document Management Software 2026

Compare document management software for law firms and records teams by version control, permissions, retention, and audit history.

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12 products5 category-specific criteria

Ranked shortlist

1 of 12 publish a price · 0 offer a free plan · 2 offer a free trial

  1. Why it ranks here: Migration teams needing to preserve legacy library structure can carry metadata and historical records through DocuXplorer conversion, with three hosting models.

    Not a fit if: you need more than 30 days to test conversion with live records; DocuXplorer publishes a 30-day trial.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    DocuXplorer offers a free 30-day trial.
    Document version control and recovery
    Not documented.
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  2. Rank2Doxis logo

    Doxis

    Why it ranks here: Records groups automating lifecycle rules get Doxis retention schedules, a version per edit, and audit-proof archiving in one repository.

    Not a fit if: you require cloud-only deployment; Doxis also lists customer-side hosting options.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Yes
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  3. Why it ranks here: Five-user teams that need recoverable edits and audit reporting can use Laserfiche Cloud Professional, listed at $73 per user monthly on annual billing.

    Not a fit if: you have fewer than five paid users and cannot take a Professional minimum; Laserfiche starts at five users.

    Starting price
    USD 73 per user per month · as of October 2026
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Yes
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  4. Rank4

    M-Files

    Why it ranks here: Administrators assigning access by file class or version can pair those M-Files controls with rollback through historical versions.

    Not a fit if: you need permissions assigned solely by matter membership; M-Files lists class, file, version, role, and group controls.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Yes
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  5. Why it ranks here: Law firms comparing file history with hosted access can restore earlier iManage edits and inspect activity in Work Timeline.

    Not a fit if: you require a repository installed on your own servers; iManage Work is described as cloud native.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Yes
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Not documented.
  6. Why it ranks here: Client-service teams coordinating Microsoft Teams work can use NetDocuments workspace, user, and file permissions in its cloud DMS.

    Not a fit if: you must host client files yourself; NetDocuments describes its DMS as cloud based.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Yes
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Not documented.
  7. Why it ranks here: IT buyers weighing hosting against search can deploy Contentverse on premises, hosted, or hybrid and use full-text indexing.

    Not a fit if: you need a single fixed hosting model; Contentverse lists on-premises, hosted, and hybrid choices.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Not documented.
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  8. Rank8AODocs logo

    AODocs

    Why it ranks here: Google Workspace administrators who need event-based retention can combine AODocs metadata schedules with fine-grained permissions.

    Not a fit if: you cannot use vendor-hosted software; AODocs describes its platform as SaaS.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Not documented.
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  9. Rank9OpenKM logo

    OpenKM

    Why it ranks here: IT departments needing their own installation can run OpenKM Professional on premises and use role controls plus audit history.

    Not a fit if: you need vendor-managed hosting only; OpenKM offers both on-premises Professional and hosted Cloud editions.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Not documented.
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  10. Why it ranks here: Public-sector teams tracing file handling can limit view, edit, sharing, and deletion in Objective Nexus and report user actions.

    Not a fit if: you cannot use SaaS for public records; Objective Nexus describes its records service as SaaS.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Not documented.
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  11. Why it ranks here: Records officers governing disposal can set schedules, approve disposition, freeze records under holds, and search across RecordPoint.

    Not a fit if: you need a Microsoft Teams-first working-file space; RecordPoint lists records-system connectors and lifecycle governance.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    See vendor
    Document version control and recovery
    Not documented.
    Granular document and matter access
    Not documented.
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition
  12. Rank12Revver logo

    Revver

    Why it ranks here: Teams testing records workflows before rollout can try Revver for 14 days, including its retention periods and workflow automation.

    Not a fit if: you need at least a month for a no-cost evaluation; Revver’s trial lasts 14 days.

    Starting price
    Quote-based
    Free plan
    See vendor
    Free trial
    Revver offers a free 14-day trial with no credit card required.
    Document version control and recovery
    Not documented.
    Granular document and matter access
    Role and file permissions
    Document audit trail
    Audit history
    Retention and disposition
    Retention and disposition

Which document management software helps teams find the right version?

For law firms and regulated teams comparing document management software for version control, start with DocuXplorer: its conversion preserves metadata and supports cloud, on-premises, or hybrid hosting.

Use the capability cells as an evidence checklist. Open a product review for the plan and operating boundary before shortlisting.

How this comparison is made

Ranked on documented capabilities and verified pricing from official vendor sources. Every fact links to its source and check date, and the criteria are specific to this buying situation.

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How we assessed this shortlist

Tier 1 is vendor-positioned document management or enterprise content management for governed business repositories; Tier 2 is a records, legal, or industry specialist whose documented scope also covers general repository work. Within each tier, order follows breadth of known page-relevant controls, then published price transparency; stronger primary-source coverage and product name resolve remaining ties. Thin evidence stays outside the top five, and unknown facts do not count as missing capabilities.

Compare the deciding features

Category-specific workflows and plan requirements
Best Document Management Software 2026: documented features
ProductDocument version control and recoveryGranular document and matter accessDocument audit trailRetention and dispositionNamed email, office, identity, and business integrations
DocuXplorerNot documented[1]DocuXplorer describes role-based access and permissions.[2]Document event log records each action, time, and operator.[3]Retention policies are described.[4]Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and DocuSign integrations.[5]
DoxisDoxis states every edit is saved as a new version.[6]Doxis says documents inherit access rights from their customer or contract file.[6]Doxis says each workflow step is logged with reviewer and approval timing.[6]Doxis describes automatic retention schedules and audit-proof archiving.[6]Doxis names integrations for Dynamics 365, Office 365, Workday, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.[6]
LaserficheLaserfiche Cloud version tracking saves document history and allows restoration of an earlier version.[7]Set granular permissions to limit who can view, edit or delete sensitive information — by role, team or record type.[8]Repository auditing provides detailed control over how repository events are logged. You can configure auditing by user or group, audit successful and failed actions, and require users to provide reasons for specific actions.[9]Configure policies once, then let Laserfiche apply, track and enforce them across documents and folders.[8]Laserfiche native Microsoft 365 collaboration[10]
M-FilesM-Files retains historical document versions and supports rollback to earlier content.[11]M-Files’ metadata-driven system lets organizations set access permissions for whole classes of documents and data objects as well as specific documents and even for different versions of the same document. Additionally, specific levels of access can be assigned to different users or defined by role, group or the metadata property of the document.[12]M-Files consistently enforces access and document control throughout the organization, providing audit trails for each file upon request.[12]Records retention and disposition policies defined by the company ensure that documents are handled correctly in compliance with regulation throughout their lifecycle.[12]Use documents with context and compliance in Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Copilot.[13]
iManage WorkiManage Work provides document versioning, previous-version access, and restoration of a prior edit.[14]iManage documents role-based and object-based access rights and filters search results by authorization.[15]iManage Work Timeline shows a full history of activity for files.[14]Not documented[16]When viewing an iManage document in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, you can easily access its properties in the ‘iManage’ ribbon.[14]
NetDocumentsNetDocuments documents real-time edits and version history for document collaboration.[17]Gain granular access controls at the user, document, or workspace level to let you consistently maintain client confidentiality and ethical standards.[18]Get a comprehensive view of exactly who is accessing which documents so that you can demonstrate your firm’s security compliance to both clients and regulatory bodies with just a click.[18]Not documented[19]NetDocuments seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing you to manage, preview, and collaborate on documents using the tools you’re already familiar with.[17]
ContentverseNot documented[20]Contentverse describes configurable role-based access by users, roles, departments, and document classifications.[21]Contentverse lists audit trails; detailed event scope is not stated on the opened page.[22]Contentverse describes retention policies and electronic records lifecycle management.[22]The opened page names Microsoft Office and Office Online integration.[23]
AODocsNot documented[24]Fine-grained record permissions control view, edit, and delete access.[25]Audit trails record creation, modification, access, and deletion.[25]Schedules use folders, metadata, and custom event dates.[25]The vendor names SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace integrations.[26]
OpenKMNot documented[27]OpenKM lists role-based access control and Active Directory/LDAP integration.[27]OpenKM describes a detailed audit trail of document access and actions.[27]OpenKM lists configurable retention policies and the right to be forgotten.[27]OpenKM names Active Directory and LDAP integration for its Professional edition.[27]
Objective NexusNot documented[28]Objective Nexus documents document-level access to view, open, edit, share, and delete.[29]Objective Nexus reports every action in on-screen views and detailed reports.[29]Objective Nexus manages records from creation to disposal or transfer.[28]Objective Nexus names Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 governance.[30]
RecordPointNot documented[31]Not documented[31]RecordPoint lists audit trails for records management.[32]RecordPoint lists retention schedules, disposal at records or aggregation levels, and disposal approval workflows.[32] [33]RecordPoint lists connectors including Agiloft, Amazon S3, Apigee, Backblaze B2, and Boomi.[34]
RevverNot documented[35]Revver describes enhanced security for documents.[35]Revver says its audit-trail feature helps HR personnel manage information.[35]Revver describes retention periods for records in its document-management solution.[35]Not documented[35]

Evidence and sources

  1. DocuXplorer | Document Management with Intelligent automationRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:17Z

    DocuXplorer | Document Management with Intelligent automation

  2. DocuXplorer | Document Management with Intelligent automationRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:18Z

    Ensure security with role-based access and permissions from the start

  3. Docuxplorer Document Management Software FeaturesRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:18Z

    The Document Event Log tracks every action taken on a document, stamping it with the event date and time, and the name of the operator who performed the action.

  4. DocuXplorer | Document Management with Intelligent automationRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:19Z

    Stay audit-ready, enforce retention policies effortlessly, and keep sensitive data encrypted, backed up, and fully reportable.

  5. Docuxplorer Document Management Software IntegrationsRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:19Z

    Work smarter with a seamless Microsoft Office integration with our document management software. QuickBooks transactions and associated documents linked, searchable, and shareable through our document management software integration. DocuSign integration.

  6. Document Management System for Enterprises - DoxisRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:14:09Z

    Automated workflows route the document for review and approval, and every edit is saved as a new version.

  7. Welcome to LaserficheRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    To ensure that information about a document is never lost, you can enable version tracking, which will save a history of the document’s changes for future reference, and allow you to revert to a prior version if you need to undo a change.

  8. Information Governance | LaserficheRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Set granular permissions to limit who can view, edit or delete sensitive information — by role, team or record type.

  9. AuditingRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Audit data can be viewed, filtered, and exported in Audit Reports.

  10. See Pricing Plans for LaserficheRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Laserfiche native Microsoft 365 collaboration

  11. Smart Document Lifecycle Management Software | M-FilesRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    To enable multiple users to co-author, edit, review or approve documents, M-Files creates a single copy of the document and provides a link by which any authorized user can access it. Multiple users can edit or annotate the document simultaneously, and all changes are stored in historical versions that make it easy to roll back to earlier content when needed.

  12. Secure Document Control Management System | M-FilesRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    M-Files’ metadata-driven system lets organizations set access permissions for whole classes of documents and data objects as well as specific documents and even for different versions of the same document. Additionally, specific levels of access can be assigned to different users or defined by role, group or the metadata property of the document.

  13. AI-Powered Document Management System | M-FilesRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Use documents with context and compliance in Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Copilot.

  14. iManage Work Feature FoundationsRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Keep track of changes with robust version control in iManage Work 10.

  15. Managing securityRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    iManage Work ensures that users have access only to those documents that they are authorized to. Even search results are filtered according to a user’s access rights.

  16. iManage Work | Drive Productivity With Work 10 | iManageRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Our unique cloud native platform is secure, reliable and performant.

  17. Document and Email Management for Legal Firms and Departments | NetDocumentsRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Search & Filter

  18. Ethical Walls Software for Legal TeamsRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    Gain granular access controls at the user, document, or workspace level to let you consistently maintain client confidentiality and ethical standards.

  19. Cloud Document Management for Law FirmsRetrieved 2026-10-24T23:30:54Z

    NetDocuments delivers AI-powered cloud-based document management, tailored to meet the needs of law firms, corporate legal teams, and government agencies.

  20. Document Management System (DMS) Software - Contentverse By ComputhinkRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:03Z

    Simplify Document Management With Contentverse Secure, organize, and collaborate effortlessly with our advanced document management software.

  21. Document Management System (DMS) Software - Contentverse By ComputhinkRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:09Z

    Contentverse supports secure document management through configurable permissions and role-based access controls. Organizations can establish access according to users, roles, departments, document classifications, and business requirements.

  22. Document Management System (DMS) Software - Contentverse By ComputhinkRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:11Z

    These controls can include metadata, indexing, full-text search, document classification, version control, access permissions, audit trails, retention policies, workflow automation, and records management.

  23. Powerful Features of Contentverse ECM Software | ComputhinkRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:05Z

    Direct Integration with MS Office / Office Online For Contentverse’s Enterprise Online (browser-based) client, the viewer can be extended* to incorporate Office Online so that office documents can be created inside Contentverse.

  24. AODOCS: AI-Native Document Management PlatformRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:01Z

    AODOCS: AI-Native Document Management Platform

  25. Records Management and Retention Software | AODocsRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:49:07Z

    Fine-grained permissions define who can view, edit, or delete each record.

  26. AODocs Integrations with third party business solutionsRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:49:08Z

    AODocs integrates with the business tools that matter to you , from SAP and Salesforce to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

  27. Document Management Software for Businesses | OpenKMRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:14:09Z

    Intelligent Document Management Software

  28. Objective Nexus - Next generation information and process management | Objective CorporationRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:20Z

    An information governance solution providing records compliance, enterprise scale information management and process automation.

  29. Objective Nexus - Next generation information and process management | Objective CorporationRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:21Z

    Determine who can see, open, edit, share externally and delete by individual documents or at any level in your file plan.

  30. Objective Nexus - Next generation information and process management | Objective CorporationRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:23Z

    Governance for Microsoft 365 Apply governance to Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Exchange. Ensure every document, discussion and email is automatically captured and classified in your system of record.

  31. Data Governance Platform | RecordPointRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:24Z

    Data Governance Platform | RecordPoint

  32. RecordPoint Pricing — Plans for Enterprise Data & Records ManagementRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:24Z

    Records management features Electronic and physical records Multi-level file plan Retention schedules Legal holds/freezes Loan management Audit trails

  33. RecordPoint Pricing — Plans for Enterprise Data & Records ManagementRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:41:25Z

    Disposal approval workflows

  34. RecordPoint Connectors - Integrate with 70+ Data Sources & PlatformsRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:49:26Z

    Business Applications Agiloft Cloud & File Storage Amazon S3 Developer & Integration Tools Apigee Cloud & File Storage Backblaze B2 Developer & Integration Tools Boomi

  35. Using Document Management to Conquer HR Challenges - Revver DocsRetrieved 2026-10-25T00:14:09Z

    A powerful document management system (DMS), Revver enables faster document retrieval, better version control, enhanced security, and seamless collaboration.

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