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Alfresco vs Newgen OmniDocs comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Alfresco
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Document Management Software (1st)
Newgen OmniDocs
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
12th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of Alfresco is 7.1%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Newgen OmniDocs is 2.4%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Alfresco7.1%
Newgen OmniDocs2.4%
Other90.5%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

Maria Giulia - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Wells Fargo
Streamlined document workflows have improved collaboration and supported compliant record management
Alfresco delivers an open, scalable, cloud-native content, process, and governance management suite. When it comes to document management, it is one of the best and top-notch solutions available. Alfresco helps us to quickly find and access information from anywhere on any device using web-based viewing tools. It is a very intelligent tool because it provides intelligent process management where integrated process and content service capabilities streamline content-centric processes and enable faster and more informed decision-making. I love the basic workflows that are easy enough for casual users to set up and utilize. Cloud synchronization capability provides a great way to share documents with third parties and to use as a backup system for critical documents. The best features Alfresco offers include the Alfresco mobile app, folder rules that are easy to set up, and the ability to make metadata assessment easier to automate. Easy customization and support from Alfresco are great advantages. We have been able to automate most of the repetitive tasks using folder rules and metadata automation, saving a lot of time and cost. Through the Alfresco mobile app, it makes it easy for those on the road to access, approve, and share documents, promoting collaboration. Deal flow processes run much more efficiently. Compliance needs are easily met in a cost-effective manner.
GP
Strategic Relations at Eugen Software
Innovative compression, document management efficiency, and optimizes storage
I work for Newgen Software, and they provide enterprise low-code platforms. It is leading across all verticals, particularly in India, where most banks use this product Newgen's compression technologies for content and document management compress documents to a very small size, which helps plan…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The product allows engineering teams and developers to introduce new things in a seamless and easy way."
"The initial setup was straightforward, because Alfresco also provides a stack installer that includes the required supporting software."
"Alfresco has positively impacted my organization as it is open-source with a vibrant community and is very cost-effective compared to other alternatives."
"Alfresco is a great content service tool that can easily be integrated with any application and leveraged as a backend CMS or DM system."
"Alfresco's technical support is very fast and professional."
"I like the ease of use, sections, and calendar."
"The most valuable feature is the flexibility of the searching elements of the metadata."
"The features which are most valuable to us are rapid deployment, ease of installation, ease of use, and Linux platform support."
"The tool's security has improved our management process. Its integration is good. It offers ready APIs that you can customize without developing the code. You don't have to go to the code level to implement the integration parameter."
"The document management system (DMS) has a fast retrieval time regardless of the stored volume."
"Our accounts department's invoicing process has been optimized and this has helped us in saving a lot of time."
 

Cons

"We did encounter some stability issues when there were many simultaneous requests on the server."
"The configuration of Alfresco is a big challenge."
"The setup process for Alfresco was complex."
"Alfresco can be improved by enhancing the customization of the user interface."
"Currently, documents in Alfresco are stored on a file server, which, while good for performance, is a security risk."
"One area where Alfresco can be improved is the ability to scan directly using Alfresco."
"I feel the documentation needs a lot of improvement, especially for Activiti microservice adoption, which is sometimes frustrating or slows me down."
"Alfresco can be improved by adding some more APIs, although the existing APIs provide the required features very well."
"The Arabic language text search ability needs to be improved."
"Newgen could open up more to the education segment by making resources easily available to customers, similar to IBM and SAP certifications."
"We need to work on establishing a stable licensing model. When licensing terms change frequently, customers find it difficult to budget effectively."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"If you buy Alfresco through a partner, there is usually a OEM licensing option."
"There are costs for any upgrade or additional functions."
"It is cheaper compared to head-to-head competitors."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Import And Exporter
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise10
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alfresco?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing is that Alfresco is very cheap and cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Alfresco?
One area where Alfresco can be improved is the ability to scan directly using Alfresco. Additionally, I would appreciate improvements especially when it comes to the ability to integrate with socia...
What is your primary use case for Alfresco?
My main use case for Alfresco is that I implemented Alfresco Content Services to solve complex enterprise problems for content service, record management, and process management. Using this tool, I...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Newgen OmniDocs?
This technology helps reduce the cost of physical document management by storing digital copies, which is also accepted by the government. This compliance with government requirements helps in furt...
What needs improvement with Newgen OmniDocs?
Newgen could open up more to the education segment by making resources easily available to customers, similar to IBM and SAP certifications. This would facilitate the tool's ease of use and reduce ...
What is your primary use case for Newgen OmniDocs?
I work for Newgen Software, and they provide enterprise low-code platforms. It is leading across all verticals, particularly in India, where most banks use this product.
 

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Sample Customers

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