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OpenText Documentum Content Management 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

OpenText Documentum Content...
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
4th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sharepoint 2016 Standard
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of OpenText Documentum Content Management is 7.1%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sharepoint 2016 Standard is 0.3%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Documentum Content Management7.1%
Sharepoint 2016 Standard0.3%
Other92.6%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

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Consultant In Risk Management and Performance Improvemenf at Deloitte Risk Advisory
User finds integration useful but seeks improvement in interface intuitiveness
I am satisfied with OpenText Documentum so far; it has great integration capabilities. The connection with our API and SAP is useful, as you can use their SAP interface. The key point that my company decided to go with OpenText Documentum is mostly because you can integrate it with many other tools such as Salesforce.
Trevors Misigo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
Cloud file sharing has transformed secure collaboration and protected our data after cyber attacks
The best features Sharepoint 2016 Standard offers, in my opinion, are that it organizes our documents and other materials into folder libraries within a custom website and provides sharing tools and rules specific to that site. It integrates well with other Microsoft products through Office 365. Adding and removing users is easy for administrators. Its simple document structure makes it clear where to best store documents. Out of those features, I find myself appreciating the integration with Office 365 the most, which makes it easier to share files and collaboration. I would also like to highlight that features such as version control to view any changes made and access control over any file or folder stand out to me. Additionally, the intuitive mobile application for easy access on the go enhances our experience. 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. It can be accessed from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. Collaboration has been made easier between departments and also with remote employees and clients.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The storage of metadata content, workflows, and life cycles are the most valuable features of OpenText Documentum."
"The most valuable feature of Documentum for our content management needs is its ability to segregate access based on department and role."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the security, storage, and document search capability."
"I am satisfied with OpenText Documentum so far; it has great integration capabilities."
"OpenText Documentum's composition is good. It is convenient and straight out of the box."
"Using Documentum products such as ContentServer, xCP, and Captiva, over 90 large-scale business processes and applications have been successfully implemented to move forward to a paperless organization, fully integrated with our Oracle E-Business Suite and custom enterprise systems built in-house."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the security, storage, and document search capability."
"The lifecycle management is valuable because many of our businesses create content and it passes through a lifecycle."
"My advice to others looking into using Sharepoint 2016 Standard is that being able to store files on Sharepoint 2016 Standard has changed the way we manage this data and has reduced errors that end up costing our company."
"I love the accessibility of Sharepoint 2016 Standard, especially its integration with other Microsoft products like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, which has enhanced user experience and workflow efficiency."
"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 serves the purpose of storing and retrieving documents, including product-related documents, project-related documents, and any BI-specific documents."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard is great software where we can configure applications inside the environment that are very useful for my company and other companies."
"Using Sharepoint 2016 Standard enables me to share my thought process and knowledge bases easily across teams as well as within teams."
"After implementing solutions with Sharepoint 2016 Standard, clients tell me it's perfect and appreciate what we've done together."
"Overall, sixty to seventy percent of turnaround time was saved with Sharepoint 2016 Standard."
 

Cons

"The price is quite high as the licensing prices are significant."
"OpenText Documentum has a lot of scope for improvement in terms of adding some AI integrations."
"The user interface can be improved. Searching for documents is complex and should be easier."
"The price is quite high as the licensing prices are significant."
"They should develop something so that bugs don't happen in our project. We make changes manually and some bugs happen."
"We mostly use the Life Sciences package. That package is somewhat dated. There should be enhancements to the Life Science package and additional offerings to support pharma in particular."
"The licensing model should be changed."
"Documentum xCP 2.3 still has some drawbacks such as dependent filtration among multiple drop down lists in result list, unable to access all user tasks from all processes in user inbox, and unable to include task link in task notification mail automatically."
"One area where Sharepoint 2016 Standard needs improvements is that it is not easy to identify archived documents."
"While Sharepoint 2016 Standard is powerful, the UI is outdated compared to modern platforms."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by improving navigation."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved, as it is difficult to create a private folder sometimes."
"I would assess the integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management as lacking."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology."
"Logging with two-factor authentication is frustrating as it is required every time, making it very annoying."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."
"It falls in line with a lot of things that are out there on the market. There is nothing extraordinary in terms of great or bad."
"It is quite an expensive product."
"OpenText Documentum's pricing is good."
"OpenText Documentum has announced a new licensing model, which could be more expensive."
"The price is considered affordable now."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise28
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about OpenText Documentum?
The most valuable feature of Documentum for our content management needs is its ability to segregate access based on department and role.
What needs improvement with OpenText Documentum?
The interface of OpenText Documentum could be more intuitive; sometimes it is hard to find where the information is located.
What is your primary use case for OpenText Documentum?
We are using it to archive the information about our sales.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
Pricing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard, in my view, is favorable, as it is based on the days of person-hours worked. In contrast, while attempting to implement another documentation system, the costs...
What needs improvement with Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology. Integration with third-party workflows would improve it.
What is your primary use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
My main use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard is data collection of many policies and procedure documentation and reporting and project management materials. I use Sharepoint 2016 Standard for cond...
 

Also Known As

Dell EMC Documentum, Documentum , Documentum xCelerated Composition Platform
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Agility; Bibliotheca Alexandrina; Capitec Bank; Department of Social Development, Republic of South Africa; County of Los Angeles, Department of Human Resources; Fresenius Kabi; Heathrow Airport; Lahey Health; Linde PLC; Milestone Pharma Co. Ltd; National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development; Open Grid Europe GmbH; REPCO NEX Industrial Solutions; Springer Nature; Syngene International; Tata Power DDL; University of Texas Austin
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