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# Compare OnPlan vs BlueDocs

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | OnPlan | BlueDocs |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 5 | 4 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1 000,00 | US$6,00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### 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.

### BlueDocs

Growing startups, people ops teams, internal enablement leads, HR managers, and compliance folks who are tired of duct-taping together five tools to run documentation and training.

## Key features

### OnPlan

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

### BlueDocs

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Applicant Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Configurable Workflow
- Customizable Reports
- Document Storage
- Document Templates
- Encryption
- File Conversion
- Full Text Search
- Help Desk Management
- Knowledge Base Management
- Mobile Alerts
- Monitoring
- Multiple Output Formats
- Project Management
- Recruitment Management
- Reminders
- Risk Analysis
- Wiki

## Links

- [View OnPlan Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/201616/onplan)
- [View BlueDocs Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1076639/BlueDocs)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/201616/1076639/onplan/vs/BlueDocs)

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