OpenKM
8.2#1 in paperless office softwareFrom $100 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Transkribus
7.2#8 in document management softwareFrom €99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | OpenKM | Transkribus |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain | Innsbruck, Austria |
| Maker | The maker identifies itself as Open Document Management System S.L. and lists its address in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. | READ-COOP SCE is a member-owned European cooperative founded in 2019 in Innsbruck, Austria. |
| Security | Listed security controls include granular access control, permissions, user roles, activity records, SSL communications, encryption, and electronic signatures. | The maker says data are processed and stored on its servers in Austria, with GDPR-compliant handling. |
OpenKM plans
- Community EditionFree
- Basic$100 a month
- CloudPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- Professional EditionPriced on request
Transkribus plans
- OrganisationPriced on request
- FreeFree
- Scholar€99 a year
- Team€449 a year
- Credit top-up€5,950, paid once
- For OrganisationsPriced on request
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.
Pick Transkribus if…
Transkribus may suit people and teams digitizing historical or other handwritten and printed documents, especially when searchable text, layout analysis, or collaboration is useful.