Compare OptiView and SmartFile - Mar 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - OptiView or SmartFile?

SmartFile is more expensive to implement (TCO) than OptiView, and SmartFile is rated higher (92/100) than OptiView (90/100). OptiView offers users more features (13) than SmartFile (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:

Advanced Processing & Imaging Inc. Vs. SmartFile

Advanced Processing & Imaging Inc.: For nearly two decades, Advanced Processing & Imaging (API), has been developing software solutions that help organizations reduce operating expenses and increase productivity through more efficient business execution and reduced dependency on paper-based processes. API solutions automate the classification, retrieval, and distribution of docume...

SmartFile : Headquartered in Indianapolis, SmartFile is made up of a team of tech enthusiasts that are passionate about innovation and customer experience. Two serial entrepreneurs, John Hurley and Ben Timby, founded SmartFile in 2009. Their idea was to create a simple web-based FTP product, and in the fall of that year, SmartFile was released for public co...

Who is more expensive? OptiView or SmartFile?

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 OptiView and SmartFile.

OptiView accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 OptiView is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Document Management software. SmartFile price starts at $10 per user/month , When comparing SmartFile to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Document Management software cost.

Bottom line: SmartFile is more expensive than OptiView.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

OptiView: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Access and retrieval from anywhere, Archiving and Retention, Document Check-In/Check-Out, Document Indexing, Document Tagging, Document Versioning, Edits Tracking, Full Text Searching.

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

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes and there is also no restriction on industrial affiliation. The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes.