M-Files alternatives

1 mapped open-source alternative. Fit is not feature parity.

Open-source alternatives

Mayan EDMS
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Partial fit for document storage, metadata, versioning and approval workflows. Rebuild M-Files metadata relationships, workflows, access rules and Microsoft 365 experiences; Mayan API supports custom integration but no direct vault migration was verified.

Entry priceUSD 65 / seat / month

Pricing modelper-seat, billed annual

OwnerM-Files Corporation

Essentials EUR65/seat/month; subscriptions typically billed annually, other terms by agreement. Enterprise custom quote. Source

Context and metadata relationships organize documents around business information rather than folder location.
Native Microsoft365 experiences let teams manage governed documents within familiar Office collaboration tools.
Graphical workflows and Aino assistance combine approvals, lifecycle control and contextual document tasks.

Metadata relationships, governance rules and more than100 integrations can create substantial migration work once embedded in enterprise document processes.

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