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Head-to-head · Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software

Laserfiche vs OnBase Records Management

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Laserfiche #6 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 7.0/10 From $42/user/mo (annual) ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Laserfiche
OnBase Records Management #7 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Hyland

Laserfiche leads on 0 checks, OnBase Records Management on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLaserfiche · 7.0/10
  • Most featuresOnBase Records Management · 4 of 4

Laserfiche scores higher on our rubric for enterprise content management - midmarket software: 7.0 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

OnBase Records Management offers records retention; Laserfiche doesn't publish it. OnBase Records Management offers workflow automation; Laserfiche doesn't publish it.

Laserfiche is the better fit for feature-rich ECM with transparent tier pricing. OnBase Records Management is the better fit for retention-focused records management programs.

  • Laserfiche fits best

    Feature-rich ECM with transparent tier pricing

  • OnBase Records Management fits best

    Retention-focused records management programs

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Side by side

Feature Laserfiche 7.0/10 Visit ↗ OnBase Records Management 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.9
Ranking #6 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software #7 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software
Best for Feature-rich ECM with transparent tier pricing Retention-focused records management programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $42/user/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Laserfiche 2/4 · OnBase Records Management 4/4
Records retention Not published ✓ (best)
Workflow automation Not published ✓ (best)
Version history ✓ ✓
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment options Not published Not published
Max file size Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Granular permissions, version comparison, OCR, and audit trails
  • Workflow automation, forms, and AI-assisted document extraction
  • Cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile deployment options
  • Retention plans and event sets govern managed-folder lifecycle actions.
  • Holds pause retention-plan progression, with transaction logs tracking activity.
  • Reports, audit trails, workflows, and version control support oversight.
Cons
  • No free plan for evaluation
  • Business+ pricing carries a 500-user minimum
  • Advanced controls and portals are reserved for higher tiers
  • Pricing requires consultation with Hyland rather than a public plan selection.
  • Integrations and broader ECM features are limited.
  • The module's deployment options may depend on the overall OnBase implementation.
Our verdict

Laserfiche is an enterprise content management platform for organizations that capture, store, search, govern, and automate document-based work. It combines repositories, metadata, version history with compare and revert, OCR, security…

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OnBase Records Management is a module in Hyland OnBase for managing related documents as records, with folders serving as the control point for each record. Administrators configure retention plans and event sets to govern managed-folder…

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  1. LaserficheEnterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 7.0From $42/user/mo (annual)
  2. OnBase Records ManagementEnterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 6.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Laserfiche — where it wins

    • Granular permissions, version comparison, OCR, and audit trails
    • Workflow automation, forms, and AI-assisted document extraction
    • Cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for evaluation
    • Business+ pricing carries a 500-user minimum
    • Advanced controls and portals are reserved for higher tiers

  • OnBase Records Management — where it wins

    • Retention plans and event sets govern managed-folder lifecycle actions.
    • Holds pause retention-plan progression, with transaction logs tracking activity.
    • Reports, audit trails, workflows, and version control support oversight.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires consultation with Hyland rather than a public plan selection.
    • Integrations and broader ECM features are limited.
    • The module's deployment options may depend on the overall OnBase implementation.
  • Laserfiche7.0/10 · From $42/user/mo (annual)

    Feature-rich ECM with repositories, automation, AI extraction, and tiered controls.

    Visit LaserficheFull verdict →
  • OnBase Records Management6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A records-management module centered on retention plans, lifecycle controls, holds, and auditability.

    Visit HylandFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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