Shlomi Lavi /
Jun 17, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SmartFile or MasterControl Documents?
SmartFile is more expensive to implement (TCO) than MasterControl Documents, and SmartFile is rated higher (92/100) than MasterControl Documents (83/100). MasterControl Documents offers users more features (9) 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. MasterControl
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...
MasterControl: MasterControl produces software solutions that enable regulated companies to get their products to market faster, while reducing overall costs and increasing internal efficiency. MasterControl securely manages a company’s critical information throughout the entire product lifecycle. Our software is known for being easy to implement, easy to validat...
Who is more expensive? SmartFile or MasterControl Documents?
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 MasterControl Documents.
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. MasterControl Documents price starts at $25,000 per year , When comparing MasterControl Documents to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Document Management software cost.
Bottom line: SmartFile is more expensive than MasterControl Documents.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared SmartFile Vs. MasterControl Documents 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.
MasterControl Documents: API Availability, Automated Version Control, Collaboration Management, Compliant With ISO, Document Check-In/Check-Out.
Target customer size
The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes. Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes hailing form a diverse range of
industries.