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Nuxeo vs Sharepoint 2016 Standard comparison

 

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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

Nuxeo
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Digital Asset Management (8th)
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 Nuxeo is 2.6%, up from 2.3% 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%
Nuxeo2.6%
Other97.0%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2650419 - PeerSpot reviewer
Customer Success Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Powerful data model building enables comprehensive document management for government sectors
The learning curve in Nuxeo is not easy, and it requires additional time. It's challenging to onboard new users or new developers. The resources on Hyland are good but lack exercises and use cases to apply by oneself during learning. There is not much practice to apply that knowledge directly on Nuxeo and get further details into the platform.
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

"Nuxeo is very powerful in terms of building up the data model and the context model."
"Nuxeo content management engine is powerful and can be adjusted to any need (user interface, document types, automations, workflows)."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard is great software where we can configure applications inside the environment that are very useful for my company and other companies."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has definitely saved a lot of time and the use case is quite visible because management can track the progress on a real-time basis rather than following up with me on mail or chat and having me share the files with them on email."
"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."
"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 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."
"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 because since we had a cyber attack in 2017 and implemented this tool, it has been a secure and easy way to store files and access files for the people who are given permission."
"After implementing solutions with Sharepoint 2016 Standard, clients tell me it's perfect and appreciate what we've done together."
 

Cons

"Pricing is too high. Nuxeo Studio has a fixed price, no matter the number of active users is."
"The learning curve in Nuxeo is not easy, and it requires additional time. It's challenging to onboard new users or new developers."
"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 because the user interface slows down productivity for our staff at times; it is very slow."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard could be improved in terms of design."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology."
"One thing about Sharepoint 2016 Standard is that the user interface feels dated compared to others."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
20%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
29%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Nuxeo?
The learning curve in Nuxeo is not easy, and it requires additional time. It's challenging to onboard new users or new developers. The resources on Hyland are good but lack exercises and use cases ...
What is your primary use case for Nuxeo?
We are mainly using Nuxeo for the government sector, and we are providing document management for those government sectors and universities. So, the main use cases are for government and universities.
What advice do you have for others considering Nuxeo?
The overall rating for Nuxeo is eight out of ten. My advice would be to consider sector and customer requirements carefully when choosing a platform.
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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Sample Customers

Electronic Arts, Jeppesen, U.S. Navy, Orange, GSD&M, Sirona Dental, Skyscanner, Verizon, Unizin, Enernoc, NHS
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