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689 views|426 comparisons
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349 views|158 comparisons
85% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between DocuWare and OpenText Content Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Document Management Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed DocuWare vs. OpenText Content Manager Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and streamlining the approval process.""For the most part, the initial setup is easy. There's good documentation."

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"It has a robust search but has often been difficult for people to learn.""The product can be integrated with different solutions.""The tool's implementation has made life easier for customers. It is sold by SAP. The integration between SAP and the solution is good, making it easy to access the documents. It is widely recognized as a market leader in enterprise document management.""An advantage is integration with your IP directory.""We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan.""I did not face issues with the product's scalability...The solution's technical support is good."

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Cons
"Its graphical user interface could be more user-friendly.""It should have collaboration features."

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"The ease of use should be addressed.""Due to very limited use in the industry, vendor and contract support are hard to find.""The stability of the solution is an area of concern where improvements can be made.""The product could improve its scalability.""OpenText Content Manager needs to improve its user interface. Its installation process is difficult and can be made easier.""Support could be enhanced. The first line of support consists of individuals who lack experience with some key aspects. When you create a support ticket, the time to resolve the issue may be prolonged because the first person may not understand the system or the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "While the price may be considered slightly high, it is still reasonable within the context of other options available on the market."
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  • "I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
  • "The fees incurred are for the licensing and maintenance."
  • "I rate the product price an eight or nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
  • "The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and streamlining the approval process.
    Top Answer:The licensing and implementation cost for DocuWare can range between forty thousand to fifty thousand dollars. While the price may be considered slightly high, it is still reasonable within the… more »
    Top Answer:Its graphical user interface could be more user-friendly.
    Top Answer:An advantage is integration with your IP directory.
    Top Answer:The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs. You will have to pay more… more »
    Top Answer:Support could be enhanced. The first line of support consists of individuals who lack experience with some key aspects. When you create a support ticket, the time to resolve the issue may be prolonged… more »
    Ranking
    Views
    689
    Comparisons
    426
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    859
    Rating
    8.5
    Views
    349
    Comparisons
    158
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    410
    Rating
    8.3
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
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    Overview
    Automates business processes by managing any type of document, regardless of format or source, in a central document pool.

    OpenText Content Manager, formerly Records Manager, is a governance-based enterprise content management system designed to help government agencies, regulated industries and global organizations manage their business content from creation to disposal. Regardless of how you create and collaborate on your content, Content Manager gives you the ability to leverage accurate, contextual, and complete information throughout its lifecycle. Managing your content in this way helps you significantly improve services to your customers, business decisions and insight for future strategy.

    Sample Customers
    King Hussein Cancer Center, Smart Choice, Tippecanoe County
    Missouri State Courts
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Government11%
    Educational Organization8%
    REVIEWERS
    Government58%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Non Profit8%
    Non Tech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government21%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    DocuWare vs. OpenText Content Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about DocuWare vs. OpenText Content Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    DocuWare is ranked 2nd in Document Management Software with 2 reviews while OpenText Content Manager is ranked 4th in Document Management Software with 21 reviews. DocuWare is rated 8.6, while OpenText Content Manager is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of DocuWare writes "Great document storing and easy to set up but needs to offer more collaboration capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Content Manager writes "A document management system that integrates well with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle ". DocuWare is most compared with CA Output Management Web Viewer (CA OM Web Viewer), Hyland OnBase, Alfresco, Open Bee and Laserfiche Rio, whereas OpenText Content Manager is most compared with SharePoint, OpenText Extended ECM, OpenText Documentum, IBM FileNet and Microsoft Purview Records Management. See our DocuWare vs. OpenText Content Manager report.

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