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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Document Management Software category, the mindshare of DocuWare is 10.4%, down from 11.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 10.7%, up from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SearchExpress is 0.3%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Document Management Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
DocuWare10.4%
OpenText Content Manager10.7%
SearchExpress0.3%
Other78.6%
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Featured Reviews

JavierGonzalez3 - PeerSpot reviewer
A comprehensive document management system that enables seamless workflow and robust scalability
In the past, there was a lot of manual work and paperwork involved, as documents had to be physically passed from desk to desk for approval. DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and streamlining the approval process. This has led to improved productivity and smoother workflow.
Maurice Riverso - PeerSpot reviewer
Our our official repository and it has disposal management and retention management
The security architecture is the only problem as it's a little bit complex and too torturous at times. So it could be improved a little bit, but it is regarded as a very good system in Australia. It's probably overly subscribed. Also, what's missing is what people would like, which is basically online collaboration. That's a problem. But it has so many other things to offer that SharePoint, I'm sure, will not have. So, that will be an interesting issue to come up. It's not very good at providing stable and robust add-ins to Microsoft. That's a bit of a problem with Content Manager. They're kind of very volatile. So, that's been definitely something that could be improved.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Retailer
6%
Government
17%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
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Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about DocuWare?
DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DocuWare?
The licensing and implementation cost for DocuWare can range between forty thousand to fifty thousand dollars. While ...
What needs improvement with DocuWare?
Its graphical user interface could be more user-friendly.
What do you like most about Micro Focus Content Manager?
An advantage is integration with your IP directory.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is a disadvantage as it is very expensive, especially in this market.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive. Support and services need to be more user-friendly. The support has been...
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Also Known As

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Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
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Sample Customers

King Hussein Cancer Center, Smart Choice, Tippecanoe County
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Compass Airlines LLC., American Sleep Association, CentraCom Interactive, Pineywoods Home Health Care, Waxman Consumer Products Group, Imaging Supplies Co. Inc., La Posada, Alexandria Clinic, Methodist Health System Foundation, Global Express Financial Services
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