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DocuWare vs Sharepoint 2016 Standard comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

DocuWare
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
24th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (50th), Document Management Software (7th), Content Collaboration Platforms (33rd)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of DocuWare is 1.5%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sharepoint 2016 Standard is 0.4%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard0.4%
DocuWare1.5%
Other98.1%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

RC
Enterprise Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Great document storing and easy to set up but needs to offer more collaboration capabilities
It should have collaboration features. For example, if I upload a document and I want the document which I upload to be discussed among my colleagues and peers, I should be able to share. I'd like for us to be collaborating, discussing the document, adding to the document, et cetera. I'd like it to be possible for teams to collaboratively create the document. Compliance or records management could be improved. For example, if I upload a document, a legal document such as a contract, when you onboard a new customer, you would like to have that contract document stored. At the same time, it should be logged. Once a document is approved and taken by printout and sent to the customer, it should be logged. It should not be allowed to be editable; you shouldn't be able to make changes to it. For records management, it should only be accessible to some people, not everyone. I would like to have records management features and compliance features where data could be hidden. Items such as personal data should be hidden or masked. I would like to have GDPR features added. We had some slight hiccups during the setup process.
Nishant Chauhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Engineer at LTM
Centralized document libraries have streamlined daily collaboration and improved team productivity
In terms of improvements for Sharepoint 2016, I see how it can be improved regarding performance tweaks. Limiting view columns plus items is important because each extra column adds approximately 0.5 seconds of render time for 1,000 items. I keep default views under five to six columns and fewer than 1,000 items, utilizing filters such as "today" and "me". The next point is to avoid Group By on large lists as it adds HTML and slows rendering. Collapsed groups can make it worse, but using datasheet view for bulk edits renders faster than the standard view. Implementing minimum roles plus zero downtime patching, which is built into the 2016 setup, means we should configure minimum roles correctly so web front end, application server, and search servers can do only their job and speed up farms. In terms of user experience with adoption, governance and naming can be improved. Outdated sites plus inconsistent navigation make people revert to email. Setting naming rules, archive policies, and owners helps governance protect ROI. Ensuring optimized search queries, avoiding wildcards, and limiting results will lead to three times faster answers. Pushing OneDrive for Business sync will enable people to work offline. 2016 added durable links so links do not break when files move. Cutting customizations will make non-customized pages load much faster, so removing heavy web parts and custom JavaScript on homepages is essential. Reducing IT tickets can still be enhanced within these improvements. In addition to the needed improvements regarding user training, integrations, and support, I would stress the importance of these areas. Achieving a perfect ten for Sharepoint 2016 Standard would involve addressing a few issues. The mobile user experience feels clunky versus modern, and the absence of Power Automate makes some workflows feel dated. While search is good, it is not comparable to Google for intranet use. Additionally, support ending in 2026 is a ticking clock that needs consideration.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"DocuWare allows for easy document management and workflow automation, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and streamlining the approval process."
"For the most part, the initial setup is easy. There's good documentation."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard is great software where we can configure applications inside the environment that are very useful for my company and other companies."
"From what I have seen, there has been a return on investment from using Sharepoint 2016 Standard, as documentation approval workflows, change request processes, HR onboarding and offboarding flows, document routing based on metadata, and notifications and escalations have all improved with Sharepoint being implemented."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by providing a very good data repository and organization of various amounts of information that is stored in these Sharepoint sites."
"Using Sharepoint 2016 Standard enables me to share my thought process and knowledge bases easily across teams as well as within teams."
"My affinity for Sharepoint 2016 Standard stems from its flexibility and adaptability, which I consistently experience as a significant reason for its success in my projects."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard offers the best features in that we can make it a central hub, and it is also on Microsoft Windows."
"After implementing solutions with Sharepoint 2016 Standard, clients tell me it's perfect and appreciate what we've done together."
"So far, Sharepoint 2016 Standard has proven to be one of the best, if not the best, document management platforms that can be used in hybrid environments."
 

Cons

"It should have collaboration features."
"Its graphical user interface could be more user-friendly."
"It is great software. It is expensive."
"I would assess the integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management as lacking."
"The mobile user experience feels clunky versus modern, and the absence of Power Automate makes some workflows feel dated."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard could be improved in terms of design."
"One thing about Sharepoint 2016 Standard is that the user interface feels dated compared to others."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved because the user interface slows down productivity for our staff at times; it is very slow."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While the price may be considered slightly high, it is still reasonable within the context of other options available on the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Construction Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
29%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
I was not focused on the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard.
What needs improvement with Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
I do not think there is anything missing in Sharepoint 2016 Standard. It is a vast platform and whatever use I plan to have on Sharepoint, I can navigate through it or search things on Google or an...
What is your primary use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
I started using Sharepoint 2016 Standard when I joined my current role because all of the files that we work on in collaboration with my teammates are stored on Sharepoint. It is quite a useful pla...
 

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