Head-to-head · Document Management Software
LogicalDOC vs OpenKM
LogicalDOC leads on 0 checks, OpenKM on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLogicalDOC · 7.2/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly LogicalDOC
LogicalDOC scores higher on our rubric for document management software: 7.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #21 and #22.
LogicalDOC is the better fit for organizations needing deep, open-source DMS. OpenKM is the better fit for open-source teams needing enterprise controls.
- LogicalDOC fits best
Organizations needing deep, open-source DMS
- OpenKM fits best
Open-source teams needing enterprise controls
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Side by side
| Feature | LogicalDOC 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | OpenKM 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #21 in Document Management Software | #22 in Document Management Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing deep, open-source DMS | Open-source teams needing enterprise controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LogicalDOC 3/3 · OpenKM 3/3 | ||
| Version history | ✓ | ✓ |
| OCR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Access control level | Granular | Granular |
| Storage limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Ios_android | Ios_android |
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| Our verdict | LogicalDOC is an enterprise document management system for organizations that need to store, organize, search, share, and govern business documents. It suits teams that need more than file storage, particularly where version control,… Read the review → |
OpenKM is a document and records management system for organizations that need to store, organize, search, secure, and govern business content. It combines document repositories, metadata, full-text search, version history, OCR… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LogicalDOC — where it wins
- Open-source Community edition with full-text search and OCR
- Granular permissions, audit trails, retention policies, and workflows
- Web, desktop, mobile, API, cloud, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Business, Enterprise, and Cloud pricing requires a quotation
- Community edition is community-supported
- The extensive feature set may exceed simpler document-storage needs
OpenKM — where it wins
- Free open-source Community Edition
- Granular access, audit trails, workflows, and records management
- OCR, deep search, version comparison, and REST or CMIS APIs
Where it doesn't
- Paid Cloud and Professional plans require contacting sales
- Advanced capabilities vary by edition
- Feature breadth may exceed the needs of simple file storage
- LogicalDOC7.2/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
An open-source DMS with strong search, governance, workflows, and deployment flexibility.
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A capable open-source DMS with enterprise controls and flexible deployment options.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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