M-Files

M-Files is ranked #8 of 59 in document management software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $65/mo.

M-Files plans and pricing

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M-Files Essentials $65/mo monthly / per seat native Microsoft 365 experiences · built-in M-Files Aino AI · secure collaboration and lifecycle management m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026

M-Files Enterprise Not published custom quote advanced governance and compliance · process automation · expanded AI capabilities · stronger security controls m-files.com · 1 Oct 2026

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M-Files

Product: M-Files is a metadata-driven document management system that connects documents to the people, projects, and work they support.
AI classification: M-Files uses artificial intelligence to automatically classify and organize information for faster access.
Document work: The platform supports document search, editing, version history, co-authoring, secure sharing, tasks, and workflow automation.
Integrations: Featured integrations include Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and SAP, and M-Files also provides integrations and APIs for non-Microsoft CRM and ERP systems.
Security certifications: M-Files lists ISO 9001:2015, SOC 2/AICPA, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 27018:2014 certifications.
Encryption: M-Files states that it encrypts data at rest with AES-256 and encrypts client-to-server network communication.
Cloud hosting: M-Files Cloud is hosted in Microsoft Azure and managed by a professional Cloud Operations team 24/7.
Deployment: M-Files offers both cloud-based and self-hosted deployment options.
Trial: The 30-day free trial requires no credit card or software installation and provides a basic vault with core functionality but not all integrations.
Trial users: Trial users can add unlimited colleagues to the trial vault using M-Files Manage.
Desktop support: M-Files Desktop is supported on 64-bit Microsoft Windows, while macOS and Linux users access M-Files through M-Files Web.
Mobile and API: M-Files provides mobile apps for iOS and Android plus the M-Files Web Service API, M-Files API, and UI Extensibility Framework.
Support: Essentials and Enterprise include standard product support, documentation, and learning resources; Premium Support offers 24/7 coverage and faster response times.
Target organizations: M-Files describes its platform as serving complex, regulated, document-driven work and higher-risk environments.
Price from: $65/mo

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Document Management Software in 2026#8 of 59
Best Document Workflow Software in 2026#7 of 34
Best Cloud Document Management Software in 2026#5 of 27
Best Enterprise Content Management Systems in 2026#5 of 26

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m-files.com· checked 1 Oct 2026
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m-files.com/products/platform-security/· checked 1 Oct 2026
m-files.com/editions/· checked 1 Oct 2026
m-files.com/try-m-files/· checked 1 Oct 2026
userguide.m-files.com/user-guide/latest/eng/operating_system_· checked 1 Oct 2026
userguide.m-files.com/user-guide/latest/eng/cloud_requirement· checked 1 Oct 2026