ELO ECM Suite
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VisitELO ECM Suite vs OpenKM
What both publish
| Fact | ELO ECM Suite | OpenKM |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The suite is offered as ELO Cloud SaaS, a managed service hosted by an ELO Business Partner, or an in-house on-premises or private-cloud installation. | OpenKM can run on Linux, Windows or macOS and is offered as cloud-hosted or on-premises software. |
| Founded | 1998 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Stuttgart, Germany | Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain |
| Integrations | ELO describes integrations with Microsoft products including Microsoft 365, Azure, Office, Exchange, and Active Directory, as well as certified interfaces for SAP applications. | Listed integrations include Microsoft Office, Kofax, Abby Flexicapture, LDAP, Active Directory, CMIS, REST and web services. |
| Mobile access | The ELO app provides smartphone or tablet access and is available for iOS and Android; the repository is also accessible through the browser-based ELO Web Client. | OpenKM describes web and mobile clients and says its client is available for iPhone and Android. |
| Product | ELO ECM Suite combines document management, process automation, and AI-powered information processing in a centralized platform. | OpenKM is document management software for managing documents, collaborating, and searching within one system. |
| Security | ELO lists SSL-encrypted traffic between services and modules, permission controls, and multi-factor authentication with external identity providers such as Microsoft Entra ID. | Listed security controls include granular access control, permissions, user roles, activity records, SSL communications, encryption, and electronic signatures. |
ELO ECM Suite plans
- ELO ECM Suite subscriptionPriced on request
OpenKM plans
- Community EditionFree
- Basic$100 a month
- CloudPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- Professional EditionPriced on request
Pick ELO ECM Suite if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick OpenKM if…
OpenKM suits organizations needing controlled document storage, searchable records, and formal review or approval workflows. It also fits teams that need web, mobile, self-hosted, or hosted deployment choices with integrations and granular permissions.