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Head-to-head · Document Version Control Software

Document Locator vs EngineBox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Document Locator #1 in Document Version Control Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Try Document Locator
EngineBox #8 in Document Version Control Software 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit EngineBox

Document Locator leads on 0 checks, EngineBox on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDocument Locator · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresEngineBox · 1 of 3

Document Locator scores higher on our rubric for document version control software: 8.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Document Locator is the better fit for teams needing broad document control and integrations. EngineBox is the better fit for design teams managing drawings and file revisions.

  • Document Locator fits best

    Teams needing broad document control and integrations

  • EngineBox fits best

    Design teams managing drawings and file revisions

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Side by side

Feature Document Locator 8.8/10 Visit ↗ EngineBox 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.5
Ranking #1 in Document Version Control Software #8 in Document Version Control Software
Best for Teams needing broad document control and integrations Design teams managing drawings and file revisions
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $19.99/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 9 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Document Locator 0/3 · EngineBox 1/3
Restore prior versions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Compare revisions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Revision audit log Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage integrations Not checked yet Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Suite
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.
  • Automatic version numbering, check-in/check-out, and audit trails
  • CAD viewing, markup, redlining, and full-text search in a browser
  • Design plans connect to AutoCAD, Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, and MicroStation
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; the entry plan starts at $19.99 per user monthly
  • Named-user plans include 20 GB storage per subscription
  • Monthly prices come with minimum user commitments and generally a full-year commitment
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…

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EngineBox is eQuorum Corporation’s cloud document-control and workflow system for engineering, construction, manufacturing, utilities, and related organizations. It is aimed at teams that need to manage technical documents and drawings…

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  1. Document LocatorDocument Version Control Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. EngineBoxDocument Version Control Software 7.5Paid

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.

  • EngineBox — where it wins

    • Automatic version numbering, check-in/check-out, and audit trails
    • CAD viewing, markup, redlining, and full-text search in a browser
    • Design plans connect to AutoCAD, Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, and MicroStation

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the entry plan starts at $19.99 per user monthly
    • Named-user plans include 20 GB storage per subscription
    • Monthly prices come with minimum user commitments and generally a full-year commitment

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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