Shlomi Lavi /
Jun 14, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SmartFile or Group Docs?
Group Docs is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SmartFile, and SmartFile is rated higher (92/100) than Group Docs (62/100). Group Docs offers users more features (15) 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:
SmartFile Vs. GroupDocs
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...
GroupDocs: GroupDocs was founded in 2010. We noticed there was a gap in the market for an easy to use, comprehensive online document management solution. Our goal is to make the lives of people who work with documents easier by giving them tools that save them time and effort. Our users are busy people who have a lot to do. Document management – whether it’s ...
Who is more expensive? SmartFile or Group Docs?
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 SmartFile and Group Docs.
SmartFile price starts at $10 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 SmartFile is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Document Management software. Group Docs price starts at $2,999 per license , When comparing Group Docs to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Document Management software cost.
Bottom line: SmartFile cost is around the same cost of Group Docs.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared SmartFile Vs. Group Docs based on some of the most important and required Document Management features.
SmartFile: We are still working to collect the list of features for SmartFile.
Group Docs: Access and retrieval from anywhere, API Availability, Archiving and Retention, Collaboration Management, Document Assembly.
Target customer size
The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes. and Group Docs's target customer size include: Large business.