Head-to-head · Legal Document Management Software
NetDocuments vs Folderit
NetDocuments leads on 0 checks, Folderit 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 scoreNetDocuments · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly Folderit
- Most featuresNetDocuments · 2 of 6
NetDocuments scores higher on our rubric for legal document management software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
NetDocuments is the better fit for firms needing a dedicated, mature legal DMS. Folderit is the better fit for teams seeking low-cost document workflows.
- NetDocuments fits best
Firms needing a dedicated, mature legal DMS
- Folderit fits best
Teams seeking low-cost document workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | NetDocuments 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Folderit 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Legal Document Management Software | #6 in Legal Document Management Software |
| Best for | Firms needing a dedicated, mature legal DMS | Teams seeking low-cost document workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features NetDocuments 2/6 · Folderit 1/6 | ||
| Matter workspaces | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Full-text search | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Version history | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Audit trail | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| OCR support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Access controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | NetDocuments is a cloud document-management platform for law firms, in-house legal departments, corporations, and public-sector organizations. It centralizes documents and email while supporting version control, revision history, granular… Read the review → |
Folderit is a document and records management system for teams that need centralized file storage, searchable content and controlled document workflows. It combines OCR-powered full-text search with version history, permissions, reminders,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
NetDocuments — where it wins
- Granular permissions, version history, audit trails, and OCR
- Legal AI, workflow routing, email filing, and client portals
- Microsoft 365, Teams, DocuSign, and 150 integrations
Where it doesn't
- Buying requires a contact-sales process
- Cloud deployment may not suit on-premises requirements
- No open-source deployment option
Folderit — where it wins
- OCR search, versioning and audit trails support document control
- Approval, acknowledgement, retention and reminder workflows
- Cloud or self-hosted deployment with SSO and granular permissions
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access is limited to a 14-day trial
- Legal-specific matter-management capabilities are less evident
- Tailor capacity and storage limits are configurable rather than fixed
- NetDocuments8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A mature legal DMS with deep controls, workflows, AI, and broad integrations.
Visit NetDocumentsFull verdict → - Folderit8.2/10 · 14-day trial
A workflow-focused document system for teams that need controlled storage and approvals.
Visit FolderitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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