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# Compare Document Control vs Google Docs

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> Detailed comparison between Document Control and Google Docs. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Document Control | Google Docs |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 124 | 28958 |
| **Starting Price** | US$752,00 | US$6,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Document Control

Healthcare facilities including hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, veterinary practices, research organizations, and more.

### Google Docs

Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is a document management system that helps teams collaborate, share, edit, chat, and comment across multiple files in real-time.

## Key features

### Document Control

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Customizable Templates
- Document Automation
- Document Capture
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- File Conversion
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Mobile Access
- Reminders
- Search/Filter
- Version Control

### Google Docs

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Customizable Templates
- Document Automation
- Document Capture
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- File Conversion
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Mobile Access
- Reminders
- Search/Filter
- Version Control

## Links

- [View Document Control Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/152366/document-control)
- [View Google Docs Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/160756/google-docs)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/152366/160756/document-control/vs/google-docs)

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