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DocuShare vs SharePoint 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

DocuShare
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
18th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SharePoint
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
160
Ranking in other categories
Web Content Management (1st), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of DocuShare is 0.5%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SharePoint is 16.4%, down from 20.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

RW
The new releases incorporate significant advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and language processing capabilities
Version control interface is very good. The new releases of DocuShare incorporate significant advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and language processing capabilities. For instance, when you upload a document into DocuShare, you no longer need to set up templates to identify and extract important fields. The system automatically reads the document and identifies key information. For example, in a contract document between two entities, it can recognize the contract start date, end date, reference number, and other relevant details without manual intervention. This automated process streamlines document management. You should know your requirements and understand your environment, as well as the goals you want to achieve. Try out the demo first to see if it fits your needs and objectives before making a decision. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Sanil Paul - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined collaboration through seamless integration and customization
I have been an administrator for SharePoint and have used it as an end-user for document storage. Predominantly, I've been involved in administration SharePoint helps a lot since we've moved from using it directly to using it as a backend for Teams, which makes collaboration easier. It supports…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The software development kit can be customized."
"It facilitates collaboration and the ability to create custom workflows."
"It has improve our organization by speeding up document sharing."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is file sharing or information sharing."
"SharePoint is a ten out of ten solution."
"We can now share to team members by MS Teams and assign planners to follow and update statuses in a single platform."
"The access control is definitely a good feature. We also appreciate the improvements they've made to the online applications, where multiple users can work on the same documents simultaneously. Everything syncs automatically."
"The most valuable features are the Integrations, web site, and search."
"The ability to take Excel files and make them dynamic SharePoint lists with instant reporting capabilities has been a major benefit."
 

Cons

"The user interface could be improved."
"One issue is that when users mistakenly hide files or set permissions incorrectly, it can lead to files becoming inaccessible, requiring intervention from Microsoft support to resolve."
"Too many versions being released in a short time period. Too much time being devoted to migration planning."
"The areas of this solution that need improvement are the relationships between lists, cross-site web parts, and page-building tools."
"It should have more user-friendly customization, as it still requires developers to get engaged and build sites."
"It would be nice if the editing and setting up of SharePoint were more user-friendly, so I do not have to have an expert to deal with it."
"The technical support from Microsoft for SharePoint is often slow and rated a three out of ten."
"You still need a bit of expertise to add branding."
"The solution's support services and GenAI could be improved and made faster and more knowledgeable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licensing model for SharePoint Online is based on per user, and it is monthly. The price of the solution overall is good."
"SharePoint is included with our Microsoft license."
"The pricing is competitive."
"The platform has medium pricing."
"For this type of solution, it is not wise to buy it without Software Assurance."
"The pricing works for us."
"As usual, Microsoft’s licensing structures don’t really seem to fit the needs of their products. This leads to always paying for a project you will never use fully or always be adding to."
"Any extended support from Microsoft is expensive."
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Comparison Review

it_user8925 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 23, 2013
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with DocuShare?
The user interface could be improved.
What is your primary use case for DocuShare?
We use the solution for electronic document filing.
What advice do you have for others considering DocuShare?
Version control interface is very good. The new releases of DocuShare incorporate significant advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and language processing capabilities. For in...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
As SharePoint is part of the Microsoft 365 suite, the pricing is acceptable.
What needs improvement with SharePoint?
The web parts in SharePoint could be more intuitive for end users. Many do not fully understand these features, and improving user awareness could foster better data relations. The learning curve o...
 

Comparisons

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Also Known As

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SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Lincoln Public Schools, West Orange School District, Tulane University, Niagara Catholic School District, Arig, Co-operative Financial Services, Mizuho Capital Markets Corporation, Volksbank Romania and Iron Mountain, Hammersmith Hospital, Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd., Kaiser Permanente, Convergys Inc., Honeywell, Universal Pictures, McGraw Hill Construction Information Group
Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
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