1. M-Files
M-Files · Tampere · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Metadata-driven document management.
On request
Quote-based
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best ABBYY alternatives in India (2026)
ABBYY is a document management & e-signature workflow product from ABBYY, Milpitas, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 10 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ABBYY are M-Files (On request), Laserfiche (On request), OpenText (On request), Docsvault (On request) and Hyland OnBase (On request). Alfresco is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a ABBYY alternative
The price isn't published
ABBYY quotes ABBYY per organisation. 5 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
ABBYY has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
ABBYY is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ABBYY alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ABBYY's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ABBYY (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | M-Files | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Laserfiche | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  OpenText | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Docsvault | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Hyland OnBase | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Newgen OmniDocs | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  FileHold | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Infrrd | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Templafy | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  DocuXplorer | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 ABBYY alternatives in detail
2. Laserfiche
Laserfiche · Long Beach · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Enterprise content management.
On request
Quote-based
3. OpenText
OpenText · Waterloo · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Enterprise information management.
On request
Quote-based
4. Docsvault
Easy Data Access · Mumbai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Document management software built in Mumbai.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ABBYY
- Built in India (Mumbai)
5. Hyland OnBase
Hyland · Westlake · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
Content services platform.
On request
Quote-based
6. Newgen OmniDocs
Newgen Software · New Delhi · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Enterprise content management built in Delhi.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ABBYY
- Built in India (New Delhi)
7. FileHold
FileHold · Vancouver · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Document management for mid-size.
On request
Quote-based
8. Infrrd
Infrrd · San Jose · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.1/5
Intelligent document processing with Bengaluru roots.
On request
Quote-based
9. Templafy
Templafy · Document management & e-signature workflow · 3.9/5
Document generation platform that creates on-brand, compliant files from approved templates.
On request
Quote-based
10. Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.7/5
Document management on WorkDrive.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with ABBYY
- Publishes a price (₹150/mo); ABBYY is quote-only
- Built in India (Chennai)
ABBYY alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than ABBYY
Free ABBYY alternatives
Indian alternatives to ABBYY
How to choose a ABBYY alternative
- Distinguish DMS from cloud storage: if you need approvals, retention and audit, buy a DMS.
- Check OCR quality on scanned Indian documents.
- Look at on-premise options if regulation requires.
ABBYY alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ABBYY in 2026?+
The closest matches to ABBYY on App Advisor are M-Files (On request), Laserfiche (On request), OpenText (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ABBYY, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ABBYY?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan), Mayan EDMS (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to ABBYY?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Alfresco also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to ABBYY?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Docsvault (On request), Newgen OmniDocs (On request), Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ABBYY vs M-Files: which is better?+
M-Files is the closest match to ABBYY in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ABBYY alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category ABBYY also covers, and ABBYY's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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