SmartSearch by Square 9 - Top Competitors (May 2022)

SmartSearch by Square 9 Review
ITQlick Score: 88/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 3.2/10 - low cost
Category: Document Management -> SmartSearch by Square 9 review -> SmartSearch by Square 9 competitors
Ranking:Ranked 20 out of 423 Document Management systems
Company: Square 9 Softworks
Typical customers: SMBs
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: SmartSearch by Square 9 review, SmartSearch by Square 9 pricing guide
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: May 15, 2022

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SmartSearch by Square 9 vs. Alternatives in 2023

Smartsearch by Square9 competes with other document management systems like Laserfiche, Box, Dropbox, and DocuWare. We will compare these document management systems in some specific aspects below.
  • Functionality: Smartsearch by Square9 offers features like Capture Essentials, MFP Integration, Advanced-Data Extraction, Rapidadapt Forms Learning, Cloud Hosted Enterprise Content Management, Windows File System Integration, Image Enabled Search, Business Process Management, Business Process Management Software, Web Forms Management, Integrated Solutions, Streamline Processes & Automate Workflows Between Programs, etc. Laserfiche offers features like Centralized & Organized Content, Maintain Control & Transparency, Streamline Content Lifecycles, File Sharing, Auto-Organize Files, Collaboration & Integrations, Records Compliance, etc.

    Box offers features like Security, Seamless Collaboration, Simplified Workflow, Document Management (available in all alternatives), Search/Filter, File Sharing (available in Laserfiche), Document Storage, Backup, and Recovery Brainstorming, Collaboration Tools, Compliance Tracking, Contact Management, Content Management, etc. Dropbox offers features like Store & Sync, Share, Stay Secure (available in Box), Collaboration Tools, Communication Management, Collaboration (available in Box), Streamline Remote Work, Send & Track Documents, Calendar Management, Compliance Tracking, Conflict Tracking, etc.

    DocuWare offer features like Document Repository, A Document Viewer, Workflow Tools, Indexing for Powerful Search, OCR Capabilities, Search Tools, Integration Options, Document Capture, Document Imaging, Document Type, Indexing, Version Control, Electronic Signature, Access to Documents on Demand, Improved Compliance, Team & Client Collaboration (available in Dropbox), Business Continuity, Data Security, etc.
  • Customers/Industries: Smartsearch by Square9 targets Agriculture & Farming, Arts & Entertainment, Auto Dealerships, Distribution, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Legal, Manufacturing, Property Management, and Transportation. Laserfiche targets Government, Education, Financial Services, Commercial, and Healthcare. Laserfiche has customers like Heifer International, Cowlitz County, etc. Box targets Financial Services, Government, Nonprofit, Education, Professional Services, etc.

    DocuWare targets Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Manufacturing, State & Local Government, Transportation & Logistics, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing. DocuWare has customers like SALUS Group, Linstow Baltic, Lohmiller & Company, Néotoa, Chichester College Group, EMOD Motors, The Stoll Automotive Group, Stanglmeier Group, WSM Personal, Advantage Credit Inc., The Belgian ILB Group, etc.
  • Cost: The license cost information for DocuWare and Laserfiche is unavailable. Box starts at $15 per user per month on annual billing and $20 monthly. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per user per month on annually billing and $11.99 monthly. Box and Dropbox come with a free plan
  • Cloud-based/On-premise: Smartsearch by Square9 and all its alternatives are cloud-based. Smartsearch by Square9 has an On-Premise version for Windows, while DocuWare and Laserfiche have an On-Premise version for Windows and Linux.
  • Scalability: Smartsearch by Square9 can accommodate small and mid-sized organizations. All the alternatives of Smartsearch by Square9 can accommodate organizations of all sizes.
  • Support: Smartsearch by Square9 offers a Knowledge Base and Phone Support channels. Laserfiche and Dropbox offer Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live Rep), and Chat. Box offers FAQs/Forums, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live Rep), and Chat. DocuWare offers an Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, and Chat.

SmartSearch by Square 9 alternatives - for small & large Business

Here are the top 4 alternatives to SmartSearch by Square 9 that are worth checking out: Scan123 for SMBs, Box for large size business, eFileCabinet for growing companies, and Dokmee for low budget organizations.

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