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

OpenText Documentum Content Management vs OnBase Records Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OpenText Documentum Content Management #3 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit OpenText
OnBase Records Management #6 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Hyland

OpenText Documentum Content Management leads on 0 checks, OnBase Records Management on 0, and 5 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 scoreOpenText Documentum Content Management · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresOnBase Records Management · 4 of 4

OpenText Documentum Content Management scores higher on our rubric for enterprise content management - midmarket software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

OpenText Documentum Content Management is the better fit for comprehensive content and records management. OnBase Records Management is the better fit for retention-focused records management programs.

  • OpenText Documentum Content Management fits best

    Comprehensive content and records management

  • OnBase Records Management fits best

    Retention-focused records management programs

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Documentum Content Management 9.1/10 Visit ↗ OnBase Records Management 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software #6 in Enterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software
Best for Comprehensive content and records management Retention-focused records management programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenText Documentum Content Management 2/4 · OnBase Records Management 4/4
Records retention Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Workflow automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Version history ✓ ✓
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Manages documents, metadata, versions, retention, and records governance.
  • Combines workflow automation with granular access controls and audit trails.
  • Supports Microsoft 365, SAP, Salesforce, cloud, self-hosted, and mobile use.
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published price.
  • The breadth of governance features may exceed simpler document-management needs.
  • Advanced capabilities are divided across Express, Premium, and Ultimate 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

OpenText Documentum Content Management is an enterprise content management system for organizations handling high-volume, business-critical information. It centralizes documents and metadata, with version management, full-text and…

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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. OpenText Documentum Content ManagementEnterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. OnBase Records ManagementEnterprise Content Management - Midmarket Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenText Documentum Content Management — where it wins

    • Manages documents, metadata, versions, retention, and records governance.
    • Combines workflow automation with granular access controls and audit trails.
    • Supports Microsoft 365, SAP, Salesforce, cloud, self-hosted, and mobile use.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published price.
    • The breadth of governance features may exceed simpler document-management needs.
    • Advanced capabilities are divided across Express, Premium, and Ultimate 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.
  • OpenText Documentum Content Management9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad content and records platform for organizations with complex governance needs.

    Visit OpenTextFull verdict →
  • OnBase Records Management8.8/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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