1. Mayan EDMS
Mayan · Global · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.6/5
Open-source document management.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Paperless-ngx
- Open source
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best Paperless-ngx alternatives in India (2026)
Paperless-ngx is a document management & e-signature workflow product from Paperless-ngx, Global, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Paperless-ngx are Mayan EDMS (Free), PDF24 (Free), Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan) and OpenKM (Free plan). Mayan EDMS is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a Paperless-ngx alternative
Indian support and GST
Paperless-ngx is built in Open source. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Paperless-ngx does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Paperless-ngx alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Paperless-ngx'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Paperless-ngx (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  PDF24 | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Veryfi | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  iLovePDF | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  PDFescape | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Sejda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  DocHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Teedy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Adobe Scan | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Microsoft Lens | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Nitro PDF | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Paperless-ngx alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Paperless-ngx
- Open source
4. LogicalDOC
LogicalDOC · Carpi · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.6/5
Document management system.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
6. 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 Paperless-ngx
- No free plan, unlike Paperless-ngx
- Built in India (Chennai)
7. Veryfi
Veryfi · San Mateo · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Receipt and invoice OCR API.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. iLovePDF
iLovePDF · Barcelona · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Online PDF tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
10. PDFescape
Red Software · Boston · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Online PDF editor.
Free plan
Free plan available
Paperless-ngx alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Paperless-ngx alternatives
Indian alternatives to Paperless-ngx
How to choose a Paperless-ngx 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.
Paperless-ngx alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Paperless-ngx in 2026?+
The closest matches to Paperless-ngx on App Advisor are Mayan EDMS (Free), PDF24 (Free), Alfresco (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Paperless-ngx, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Paperless-ngx?+
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mayan EDMS (Free), PDF24 (Free), Alfresco (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Paperless-ngx?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Mayan EDMS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Paperless-ngx?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Paperless-ngx vs Mayan EDMS: which is better?+
Mayan EDMS is the closest match to Paperless-ngx in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Paperless-ngx alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category Paperless-ngx also covers, and Paperless-ngx'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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