M-Files

C
C tier on Document Management SoftwareScore 6.7 · #10 of 59
Android app
Yes
Free plan
Trial only
Paid plans from
$65/mo
Runs on
Android, api, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
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Summary

M-Files is a metadata-driven document management system that connects documents with the people, projects, and work behind them. Its AI classification tools organize information automatically, while search, editing, version history, co-authoring, secure sharing, tasks, and workflow automation support day-to-day document work. Organizations can deploy it in the cloud or self-host it. M-Files Cloud runs on Microsoft Azure; the company says it encrypts stored data with AES-256 and protects client-to-server communications. Listed certifications include ISO 9001:2015, SOC 2/AICPA, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 27018:2014. Integrations include Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SAP, and other CRM and ERP systems. Essentials costs 65.00 USD per month, billed monthly per seat. Enterprise pricing is by custom quote. A 30-day free trial needs no credit card or installation, but its basic vault lacks some integrations. Desktop support is for 64-bit Windows; macOS and Linux users access M-Files through the web. iOS and Android apps and APIs are also available.

Who it is for

M-Files suits organizations handling complex, regulated, document-heavy work, especially in higher-risk environments. It can also suit teams that need either cloud or self-hosted deployment and collaboration around shared documents.

What is good

  • AI classifies and organizes information automatically.
  • Supports version history, co-authoring, and secure sharing.
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment.
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and SAP.
  • 30-day trial requires no credit card or installation.

What to know first

  • Essentials costs 65.00 USD per month per seat.
  • Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote.
  • Trial vault excludes some integrations.
  • Desktop app support is limited to 64-bit Windows.

Verdict

M-Files combines document management, automated classification, collaboration, and workflow tools with cloud and self-hosted deployment choices. Check its per-seat Essentials cost, Enterprise quote process, and platform access details against your organization’s needs.

M-Files plans and pricing

All plans
M-Files Essentials $65/mo monthly / per seat native Microsoft 365 experiences · built-in M-Files Aino AI · secure collaboration and lifecycle management m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
M-Files Enterprise Not published custom quote advanced governance and compliance · process automation · expanded AI capabilities · stronger security controls m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026

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Facts

Product
M-Files is a metadata-driven document management system that connects documents to the people, projects, and work they support.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
AI classification
M-Files uses artificial intelligence to automatically classify and organize information for faster access.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Document work
The platform supports document search, editing, version history, co-authoring, secure sharing, tasks, and workflow automation.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
Featured integrations include Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and SAP, and M-Files also provides integrations and APIs for non-Microsoft CRM and ERP systems.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Security certifications
M-Files lists ISO 9001:2015, SOC 2/AICPA, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 27018:2014 certifications.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Encryption
M-Files states that it encrypts data at rest with AES-256 and encrypts client-to-server network communication.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Cloud hosting
M-Files Cloud is hosted in Microsoft Azure and managed by a professional Cloud Operations team 24/7.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Deployment
M-Files offers both cloud-based and self-hosted deployment options.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Trial
The 30-day free trial requires no credit card or software installation and provides a basic vault with core functionality but not all integrations.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Trial users
Trial users can add unlimited colleagues to the trial vault using M-Files Manage.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Desktop support
M-Files Desktop is supported on 64-bit Microsoft Windows, while macOS and Linux users access M-Files through M-Files Web.userguide.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Mobile and API
M-Files provides mobile apps for iOS and Android plus the M-Files Web Service API, M-Files API, and UI Extensibility Framework.userguide.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
Essentials and Enterprise include standard product support, documentation, and learning resources; Premium Support offers 24/7 coverage and faster response times.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026
Target organizations
M-Files describes its platform as serving complex, regulated, document-driven work and higher-risk environments.m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2002m-files.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Tampere, Finlandm-files.com · 28 Sept 2026

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