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Hyland Perceptive Content vs OpenText Content Manager comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Hyland Perceptive Content
Ranking in Document Management Software
14th
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText Content Manager
Ranking in Document Management Software
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (9th), File Archiving (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Document Management Software category, the mindshare of Hyland Perceptive Content is 3.0%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 7.9%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Document Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Content Manager7.9%
Hyland Perceptive Content3.0%
Other89.1%
Document Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

it_user588597 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Accountant at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Once a document is scanned, you can neither edit it nor change its location.
I would like it to have more functions, like Bluebeam. It can be improved so that we can edit the file that got scanned into the system. If we scan the document to the wrong place, we can’t change it. As an example, if something was scanned as a reference, but should be an invoice, you cannot change it afterwards. I think it should have more functions that will allow us to edit the file in ImageNow -- such as adding pages, deleting pages. I also think it should have more hot keys (maybe I just don’t know there are) for easier “route forward”, “view next item”, so I don’t have to use my mouse. There is also a question that came up when I was using it recently, why do we need both “properties” and “forms”? If we index the document in Forms, it will take a long time for it to move to another queue and show the info. If we index it in Properties, it will update immediately. My question is why do we need both? Can’t we just put info in Forms and it will work just like Properties? It is time-consuming to put info in both pages. If the invoice is out of balance, maybe there should be a function that stops it being routed forward. If we route it by accident, it takes time for the approver to reject and routed back. If we can catch it in the first place and fix it when there is a warning sign. I know that there will be a red message saying “out of balance”, but it doesn’t always show up. Is it possible for us to “recall” the routed item? Just like recalling an email that you accidentally sent out. Can we make the Notes section working like a sticky note so it shows name/date, shows the most recent message on top. Sticky note is hard to read (too small) and easily get missed as people put it anywhere. We use notes section for every invoice. We often put a lot of messages there and it gets messy.
Maurice Riverso - PeerSpot reviewer
Records Management Officer at ANZPAA
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Customizability that the product gives to make the end user happy."
"If you want to go paperless, this is a great product."
"There are no lost documents, and everyone can see them based on security clearance."
"I like the ability to have workflows."
"An advantage is integration with your IP directory."
"My advice to others is that they cannot go wrong with the solution."
"The product can be integrated with different solutions."
"We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan."
"For a records management system, Content Manager is a really good system."
"HPE Content Manager 9, and its predecessors, is an excellent EDRMS with a strong emphasis on record lifecycle and compliance with government standards."
"Customer Service: We appreciate HPE's team of resources, who assist us as issues arise."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to search, sort and retrieve using metadata; in particular, the ability to create custom reports using the print merge functionality as per the requests that are issued from clients."
 

Cons

"Bar Code OCR ICR."
"It will stop working if you are in the system for too long."
"Too many companies/products have been purchased by Perceptive over the past few years with what feels like little development on currently owned products."
"From my understanding, ImageNow licenses are not compatible with laptop computers (at least not with the one that I have). Therefore, if I have a PDF on my screen, in order to get it into ImageNow, I have to either email it to someone with a license, who can print directly to ImageNow, or print it out and have someone at a scanning station, scan it in and then link it to a student’s record."
"Many users have expressed that it is too hard to find what they are looking for."
"Generally speaking, HPE’s support for the product has been weak since the acquisition from TOWER Software."
"We've had it for a year now, and since we started implementation it has been, to say softly, a nightmare."
"Users are intimidated by the Content Manager client application, especially when it comes to searching and managing content at an individual’s level."
"Functionality gets removed as new versions are released."
"This system eats up a lot of staff time for support, administration, and use."
"The stability of the solution is an area of concern where improvements can be made."
"I would like to see an improvement in the licensing process. It is very complicated and it seems to involve many different people throughout the entire process."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The fees incurred are for the licensing and maintenance."
"The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs."
"I rate the product price an eight or nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
"I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
University
10%
Construction Company
8%
Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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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 slow, and there is room for improvement. Additionally, they could improve build...
 

Also Known As

ImageNow
Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
 

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Sample Customers

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Missouri State Courts
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