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# M-Files

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> M-Files is a cloud-based document management system that helps businesses handle knowledge work automation on a unified interface.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 274 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses M-Files?

M-Files serves a variety of industries and business document management needs for mid-market to Enterprise global B2B companies.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 274 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: M-Files
- **Location**: Plano, US
- **Founded**: 1989

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Contact M-Files for details of pricing, licensing, and service options.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- **Available Countries**: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France and 37 more

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Authentication Software
- Business Process Automation
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Content Management System (CMS) Software
- Content Publishing Options
- Contract/License Management
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Security
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Management Software
- Document Storage
- Document Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption Software
- File Conversion
- File Sharing Software
- For Legal Professionals
- Full Text Search
- Metadata Management Tools
- Mobile Access
- Pre-built Templates
- Process/Workflow Automation
- Real Time Synchronization
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Management Software
- Search/Filter
- Task Management Software
- Team Collaboration
- Templates
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Workflow Configuration
- Workflow Management Software

## Integrations (14 total)

- ArcGIS
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD LT
- ChronoScan
- Docusign
- Dynamics 365
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- OpenText Experience Cloud
- Salesforce Sales Cloud

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Content Management System (CMS) Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/10007/content-management/software)

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- [Digital Rights Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31240/digital-rights-management/software)

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## Reviews

### "Best In Class ECM" — 5.0/5

> **Muddassar** | *10 December 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: I like two features of M-Files.. &#10;&#10;1- AINO (Chat with the document) &#10;2- IML (Intelligent Metadata Layer) to search the documentsn other repositories with leaving the interface of M-Files.
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> **Cons**: There should be built-in reports and M-Files web and should support the widgets like M-Files Hubshare
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> Its fantastic, easy to use and easy to manage.

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### "very good DMS platform" — 5.0/5

> **ISSA** | *10 December 2024* | Business Supplies & Equipment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: easy to use friendly , most of DMS features
> 
> **Cons**: integration and Arabic language support if can growth in this area
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> am using M-files since 3 years and it is great platform for DMS

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### "Mohamed Youssef - Review for M-Files" — 5.0/5

> **Mohamed** | *9 December 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Simplicity , compared to other tools in the market M-Files has the easiest interface and the best integration capabilities.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing. It's a perfect product. No cons.
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> The best ECM tool in the market , it provides too many cool features.

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### "Honest Opinion" — 5.0/5

> **Risabh** | *19 November 2024* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The flow of work and report writing is smoother
> 
> **Cons**: the tutorials for new users aren't easy to follow
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> I have been using M file for 3 months now and this is better than most traditional methods used in other offices. Faster and Smoother. the notifications clearly state the instruction

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### "Leader for a reason" — 4.0/5

> **Saif** | *18 December 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Availability of high end DMS at a convenient price
> 
> **Cons**: Lacking in customizations.&#10;&#10;No perpetual license.&#10;&#10;Not having out of the box connectors that satisfy Middle East Region requirements.
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> Smooth experience, gets job overdone, easy, accessible

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