Compare Document and Canvas - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 18, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Document or Canvas?

Canvas is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Document, and Canvas is rated higher (84/100) than Document (76/100). Document offers users more features (27) than Canvas (0).

Looking for the right Document Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

FileHold Systems Inc. Vs. Canvas Solutions, Inc.

FileHold Systems Inc.: Document management software from FileHold Systems is the Microsoft; .NET based, fast track to the “Paperless Office”. FileHold document management software can turn cabinets of paper or desktops of electronic information into an organized, searchable electronic library. Users can securely access their documents via the web or from Microsoft Office...

Canvas Solutions, Inc.: Canvas is a cloud-based software service that enables businesses to replace expensive and inefficient paper forms with powerful apps on their smartphones and tablets. Canvas enables users to collect information using mobile devices, share that information and easily integrate with existing backend systems. Canvas also offers the first business-only...

Who is more expensive? Document or Canvas?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Document Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Document and Canvas.

Document price starts at $750 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Document Management software is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Document Management software. Canvas price starts at $20 per user/month , When comparing Canvas to its competitors, the software is rated 8 - higher than the average Document Management software cost.

Bottom line: Canvas is more expensive than Document.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Document Vs. Canvas based on some of the most important and required Document Management features.

Document: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Access and retrieval from anywhere, API Availability, Archiving and Retention, Automated Version Control, Collaboration Management, Compliant With HIPAA, Compliant With ISO, Compliant with SEC.

Canvas: We are still working to collect the list of features for Canvas.

Target customer size

Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes.

Document

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $750 per user/year

FileHold is a document management solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include version control, metadata management, audit tracking, document linking, and others. The software was desig...

Categories: Document Management.

Canvas

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $20 per user/month

Canvas is a mobile business app and form management solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include signature and image capture, barcode scanning, app customization, and others. The softw...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Program & Portfolio Management, Heavy Construction, Roofing Contractor.

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Canvas Specifications

ITQlick Score: 84/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 8/10 - high cost
Category: LMS -> Canvas review
Company: Canvas Solutions, Inc.
Pricing: starts at $20 per user/month
Typical customers: Medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: Canvas review, Canvas pricing, Canvas alternatives

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Document: 27 Features

Access and retrieval from anywhere
API Availability
Archiving and Retention
Automated Version Control
Collaboration Management
Compliant With HIPAA
Compliant With ISO
Compliant with SEC
Compliant With SOX
Custom User Interface
Document Check-In/Check-Out
Document Comparison
Document Indexing
Document Publishing
Document Tagging
Document Versioning
Edits Tracking
Full Text Searching
Functions with e-Mail Systems
GUI Business Process
Integration with Office
Integration with Outlook
Mobile Access
Remote Document Access
Search by Metadata
User Access Controls
Version Rollback

Canvas: 0 Features

We are working to collect the information
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
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Document
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
76/100
Pricing
6.4/10
License pricing
$750 per user/year
Functionality
28
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Canvas
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
8.4/10
License pricing
$20 per user/month
Functionality
16
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Box
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$15 per user/month
Functionality
26
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SmartFile
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6.4/10
License pricing
$10 per user/month
Functionality
3
Scan123
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$349 per month
Functionality
3

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.