DocRead

6.7easy start · #7 of 23
in Policy Management Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on self-hosted, Web, Windows.

DocRead is ranked #7 of 23 in policy management software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

DocRead plans and pricing

All plans

DocRead for Microsoft 365 Not published Quote required · pricing based on users receiving DocRead tasks collaboris.com · 5 Oct 2026

DocRead for SharePoint Server Not published Quote required · licensed by user count · editions vary by user and site limits collaboris.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on policy management software

Free plan: No
Policy acknowledgments: Yes
Approval workflows: Yes
Version history: Yes

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The record

Purpose: DocRead manages policy distribution, acknowledgements, and compliance evidence within Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online.
Policy lifecycle: The product supports configurable approval workflows, role based reviews, version tracking, and audit trails for policy changes.
Targeting: Policies can be targeted by role, department, location, or group membership.
Acknowledgements: DocRead supports mandatory and time bound acknowledgements, automated reminders, and escalation of overdue acknowledgements.
Reporting: Live dashboards and completion tracking show policy status and acknowledgements by policy or user.
Integrations: The Microsoft 365 edition works natively in SharePoint Online and extends existing document libraries without complex integrations or duplicate systems.
On premises edition: DocRead is also offered for SharePoint Server and runs inside an organization’s existing on premises SharePoint environment.
Trial: The company says customers can evaluate DocRead in their own environment and asks them to contact Collaboris for trial details.
Support: The on premises support plans provide online support; Standard allows up to 10 incidents per year with a response within two business days, while Premium allows unlimited incidents and a one business day response.
Licensing limit: On premises user licenses are based on unique users receiving reading assignments, and a departed employee’s license cannot be immediately reused while their records remain in DocRead.
Audience licensing: SharePoint Groups are supported in all on premises editions, while SharePoint Audiences are supported only in Professional and Enterprise editions.
Who it serves: The maker describes DocRead as supporting HR, IT, health and safety, and compliance policies.
Company history: Collaboris says it began as a Microsoft SharePoint consultancy in 2007 and released DocRead’s first version in 2011.
Founded: 2007

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Policy Management Software in 2026#7 of 23

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Sources

collaboris.com/products/docread/· checked 5 Oct 2026
collaboris.com/products/docread-server/· checked 5 Oct 2026
collaboris.com/contact-us/· checked 5 Oct 2026
collaboris.com/support/support-plans/· checked 5 Oct 2026
collaboris.com/products/how-is-docread-licensed/· checked 5 Oct 2026
collaboris.com/about-us/· checked 5 Oct 2026