Group-Office
8.2#3 in document management softwareFrom €12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Virtual Cabinet
6.9#15 in document management softwareAndroidiOSWebWindows
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| Fact | Group-Office | Virtual Cabinet |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 1998 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| Product | GroupOffice describes itself as open-source groupware and CRM software for collaboration and business tools. | Virtual Cabinet provides document management and electronic signature software to store, retrieve, and complete work, automate document driven processes, and collaborate with employees, partners, and clients. |
| Security | The privacy policy lists SSL encryption, one-time-password two-factor authentication, fail2ban, IP address access control, and regular software security tests. | The maker says it is ISO27001 compliant and describes permissions, document interaction audit histories, and secure portal sharing for privacy compliance. |
| 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. | The pricing page says support includes a frontline helpdesk in the UK and Australia. |
Group-Office plans
- CommunityFree
- Professional€439 a month
- Professional updates€219 a year
- Online€12 a month
- Community (self-hosted)Free
- Billing add-on€219, paid once
Virtual Cabinet plans
- Virtual Cabinet (Hybrid)£67 a month
- Workiro (Cloud)$67 a month
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 Virtual Cabinet if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.