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Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS vs Mayan EDMS

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS rates highest.

Document management on WorkDrive.

RecommendedMade in IndiaBest value

Open-source document management.

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CompareZoho Docs / WorkDrive DMSMayan EDMS
CategoryDocument management & e-signature workflowDocument management & e-signature workflow
VendorZoho CorporationMayan
HeadquartersChennai, Tamil NaduGlobal, Open source
Made in IndiaYesNo
Starting price₹150/moFree
Free planNoYes
Free trialYesNo
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded19962011
Best forSmall business, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, Small business, SMB
App Advisor rating4.7 / 54.6 / 5

Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS: pros & cons

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked document management & e-signature workflow options in our catalogue
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Version control and check-in/out
  • OCR and full-text search
  • Metadata and folder structures
  • Approval workflows
  • Retention and legal hold
  • Scanning and capture

Mayan EDMS: pros & cons

  • +Completely free to use
  • +15 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Key features

  • Version control and check-in/out
  • OCR and full-text search
  • Metadata and folder structures
  • Approval workflows
  • Retention and legal hold
  • Scanning and capture

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS or Mayan EDMS?+

Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Mayan EDMS has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS cheaper than Mayan EDMS?+

Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts at ₹150/mo and Mayan EDMS at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS to Mayan EDMS?+

Most document management & e-signature workflow products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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