Document Locator vs DocControl

Document Locator8.8Visit DocControl7.6Visit

Higher score Document Locator #1 in Document Version Control Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Try Document Locator

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DocControl #7 in Document Version Control Software 7.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit DocControl

• Document Locator fits best

  Teams needing broad document control and integrations

• DocControl fits best

  Small teams managing controlled documents

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Side by side

Feature	Document Locator 8.8/10 Visit ↗	DocControl 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#1 in Document Version Control Software	#7 in Document Version Control Software
Best for	Teams needing broad document control and integrations	Small teams managing controlled documents
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$49/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	HIPAA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Document Locator 0/3 · DocControl 0/3
Restore prior versions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compare revisions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Revision audit log	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Max file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage integrations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Tracks versions and provides access to previous documents. Combines configurable approvals, audit logs, OCR, and granular access controls. Supports cloud and self-hosted deployments with business-app integrations.	Tracks revisions, approvals, audit history and electronic signatures. Schedules annual reviews with escalation notifications. Converts approved files to watermarked PDFs and supports repository search.
Cons	Quote-based pricing depends on users, deployment, and integration needs. Windows is central to the client experience; web and mobile access are optional. Mobile access uses the DL Mobile web interface, not documented native apps.	No free plan; monthly plans start at $49. Plan descriptions do not explain feature differences. Email and documentation are the listed support channels.
Our verdict	Document Locator is document control and management software from ColumbiaSoft Corporation for businesses, government agencies, and other organizations that manage operational records. It brings quality documents, HR files, project… Read the review →	DocControl is a cloud-based document control system for small and medium-sized businesses managing controlled records. It is aimed at teams in quality management and regulated settings, including organizations working with SOPs, policies,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Document Locator — where it wins

  • Tracks versions and provides access to previous documents.
  • Combines configurable approvals, audit logs, OCR, and granular access controls.
  • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployments with business-app integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing depends on users, deployment, and integration needs.
  • Windows is central to the client experience; web and mobile access are optional.
  • Mobile access uses the DL Mobile web interface, not documented native apps.

• DocControl — where it wins

  • Tracks revisions, approvals, audit history and electronic signatures.
  • Schedules annual reviews with escalation notifications.
  • Converts approved files to watermarked PDFs and supports repository search.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; monthly plans start at $49.
  • Plan descriptions do not explain feature differences.
  • Email and documentation are the listed support channels.

• Document Locator8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Document control with version history, workflows, audit trails, and flexible deployment.

  Try Document LocatorFull verdict →
• DocControl7.6/10 · 30-day trial

  Revision control, approvals and signed records, starting at $49 per month.

  Visit DocControlFull verdict →