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Laserfiche vs OpenText Content Manager comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Laserfiche
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
23rd
Ranking in Document Management Software
8th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText Content Manager
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
9th
Ranking in Document Management Software
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
File Archiving (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of Laserfiche is 1.9%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 3.4%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Content Manager3.4%
Laserfiche1.9%
Other94.7%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

CB
Consultant DMS/ECM at NSI IT Software & Services (Cegeka Group)
A powerful solution that offers BPM and automation to assist with our digital transformation
We use this solution for DMS, ECM, scan and imaging, plus workflows and forms solutions spread over the entire company This is a very complete and powerful solution. No code: We can address all of the features and functionalities with computer-minded people without having to call the IT Dept or…
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

"This is a very complete and powerful solution."
"HPE Content Manager provides organizations with a reliable system for managing massive amounts of information, in a structured, compliant and secure way, with a level of functionality and reliability that I have not seen matched by custom-built or other systems."
"We are required to have a robust Records Management system, and it does this job."
"Customer Service: We appreciate HPE's team of resources, who assist us as issues arise."
"Sharing of documents, reduction of duplication, and the ability to manage retention, disposition and overall records management have been significant benefits for our organization."
"I did not face issues with the product's scalability...The solution's technical support is good."
"The most valuable features of OpenText Content Manager are its stability, reliability, security, and workflow engine."
"We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan."
"This creates a more sustainable, competitive, government compliant, and secure solution in the long term which pays off on the investment."
 

Cons

"We would like to see more features for RPA and AI."
"OpenText Content Manager needs to improve its user interface. Its installation process is difficult and can be made easier."
"We've had it for a year now, and since we started implementation it has been, to say softly, a nightmare."
"Support could be enhanced. The first line of support consists of individuals who lack experience with some key aspects. When you create a support ticket, the time to resolve the issue may be prolonged because the first person may not understand the system or the solution."
"It has extensive configuration restrictions for administrators and file extension limitations. Clunky in look and feel."
"Users are intimidated by the Content Manager client application, especially when it comes to searching and managing content at an individual’s level."
"The stability of the solution is an area of concern where improvements can be made."
"We now have 2 proxies, 5 distribution servers and about 40 IDOL engines with tons of data on CEs. It is a scalable solution, but we see performance degradation and maintenance nightmares."
"The ease of use should be addressed. If one is skillful then this will not present a problem, but a person who is not will be forced to struggle."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
18%
University
9%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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

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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...
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We are a system integrator. We deal with client requirements to determine the best solutions that should be deployed. Our primary use case for OpenText Content Manager is managing enterprise conten...
 

Also Known As

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

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Sample Customers

D.L. Evans, College of the Desert, Community Action, Tompkins County, Hanson McClain, Olmsted County, Old Line Bank, Steinhafels, CIRCOR Pibiviesse
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