Group-Office
8.2#3 in document management softwareFrom €12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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What both publish
| Fact | Group-Office | M-Files |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Tampere, Finland |
| Product | GroupOffice describes itself as open-source groupware and CRM software for collaboration and business tools. | M-Files is a metadata-driven document management system that connects documents to the people, projects, and work they support. |
| Support | The Professional self-hosted plan includes helpdesk support from 9 to 5 CET/CEST, and service contracts list weekday phone support from 9 to 17. | Essentials and Enterprise include standard product support, documentation, and learning resources; Premium Support offers 24/7 coverage and faster response times. |
Group-Office plans
- CommunityFree
- Professional€439, paid once
- Professional updates€219 a year
- Online€12 a month
- Community (self-hosted)Free
- Billing add-on€219, paid once
M-Files plans
- M-Files Essentials$65 a month
- M-Files EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Group-Office if…
Group-Office suits teams that want collaboration, CRM and project tools in one system, with a choice between self-hosting and hosted service. It may also suit organizations that need device synchronization, document integrations, finance tools or custom modules and fields.
Pick M-Files if…
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.