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# Compare M-Files vs OnPlan

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> Detailed comparison between M-Files and OnPlan. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | M-Files | OnPlan |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 274 | 5 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$1 000,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### M-Files

M-Files serves a variety of industries and business document management needs for mid-market to Enterprise global B2B companies.

### OnPlan

Designed for engineering and maintenance departments in companies with large assets such as mining, oil \&amp; gas, infrastructure, utilities, power generation, manufacturing,  for digital maintenance.

## Key features

### M-Files

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- CMS Integration
- Collaboration Tools
- Completion Tracking
- Configurable Workflow
- Contract/License Management
- Digital Asset Management
- Document Storage
- Document Templates
- Encryption
- File Conversion
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- Q\&A Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- Reminders
- Team Collaboration

### OnPlan

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Document Storage
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring

## Links

- [View M-Files Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/122215/m-files)
- [View OnPlan Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/201616/onplan)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/122215/201616/m-files/vs/onplan)

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