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We performed a comparison between Alfresco, M-Files, and Microsoft OneDrive based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Document repository.""The most valuable feature is the flexibility of the searching elements of the metadata.""I like the ease of use, sections, and calendar.""The product allows engineering teams and developers to introduce new things in a seamless and easy way."

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"Using M-Files means anybody on the executive team to go in and immediately look at a dashboard and know the status of a contract."

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"One of the good features is that the users are not even aware that they're using it.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the amount of space allotted to each user that is issued a subscription.""Being able to use OneDrive as a mapped drive in Windows Explorer is the most valuable feature. Rather than using OneDrive on a browser, you can also open up the Windows Explorer and I can see the file structure in the normal format.""It helps you keep organized.""Image management is great since the search is simple, and accessing images with labels is easy.""The most valuable feature is to be able to modify the file online and keep it stored on the cloud, since it is not necessary to download it to make modifications.""It's quite easy to use and then of course it is quite well integrated to the rest of Office 365.""It's pretty easy to learn. Once someone taught me, I was able to navigate it quite easily."

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Cons
"Metadata, auto class, disposition log, and legal hold.""I would like them to consider document capture functionality.""I think the presentation layer could be improved - currently, it's too complex, and there are too many features cluttered all over the screen.""Alfresco has a very steep learning curve, and unfortunately, during the learning process, it's very easy to make errors, which often are unforgiving."

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"The integration with other products needs to be improved."

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"OneDrive is a bit behind competing products like Dropbox and Box.""The initial setup is a bit clunky.""There are not enough ways to assign permissions to shared folders and files.""The solution has sub-folders, which are visible to various team members. If you want to ensure the information is private, you would need to have a certain level of seniority in the office.""The security is not as flexible as it is with Dropbox, which means that we can't share our OneDrive files.""Recent functionality changes have actually made the product more confusing to use.""It is not very stable because there are a lot of bugs.""Technical support is not very impressive and is typical of large company software support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is cheaper compared to head-to-head competitors."
  • "There are costs for any upgrade or additional functions."
  • "If you buy Alfresco through a partner, there is usually a OEM licensing option."
  • "The license for Alfresco is expensive - not the maximum, but close. There are also extra costs once you start building integrations, as implementation seems to be very costly."
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  • "They have an Optical Character Scanning module but we didn't buy it because it's ridiculously expensive."
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  • "Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."
  • "Using this software, it has had an amazing impact moneywise on our business. It allows us to share documents without the need of extra hardware."
  • "We pay a lot for the Enterprise version, but it is a premium service."
  • "OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."
  • "It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."
  • "This is a pricy solution, given that we are only using it at 50% capacity."
  • "The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."
  • "The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."
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    Overview

    The Alfresco Digital Business Platform offers open, secure content services to let you unlock the value from your most important business information. Give users access to their content wherever and however they work with Alfresco’s open, flexible, and highly scalable cloud-native content services platform. Easily integrate and connect with everyday business applications. Find, view, collaborate on, govern, and securely share digital content—and get information to the right person at the right time.

    M-Files is the leading platform for knowledge work automation. With the M-Files platform, knowledge workers can find information faster, work smarter, and achieve more. M-Files features an innovative metadata-driven architecture, embedded workflow engine, and advanced artificial intelligence. This enables customers to eliminate information chaos, improve process efficiency, and automate security and compliance. For more information, visit www.m-files.com.

    Microsoft OneDrive for Business gives you online storage that works seamlessly with the tools you use every day to create, communicate, and collaborate from your PC/Mac or your iOS, Android, or Windows device.

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    Over 1,300 companies from 180 different countries. Including EuroStar, Saks Fifth Avenue, NASA Langley Research Center, and KLM.
    Crowe UK, Stearns Bank, Head Energy, OMV, TK Elevator
    Chevron, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, DBS, Nestle, Lowe's, MGM Resorts, Textron, MGM Resorts
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government14%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization19%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization46%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business80%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise66%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise32%
    Large Enterprise42%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise51%
    Large Enterprise33%
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