Laserfiche

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Workflow Automation
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How to Replace Laserfiche

Overview

Laserfiche is an intelligent content platform that helps organizations manage documents, automate work, and make better decisions by bringing people, processes, and AI together. It enables teams to capture and process structured and unstructured data, reduce manual effort, streamline workflows, and surface insights from their content.

Features

76 features across 16 categories

AI(6)

AI-Powered Data CaptureAI

Automatically capture and process structured and unstructured data from invoices, contracts, forms, and scanned documents

Audio/Video TranscriptionAIPremium

Perform keyword searches within audio and video content with transcription capabilities

Document SummarizationAIPremium

Generate summaries of repository files containing text or transcribed audio

Laserfiche AI Smart FieldsAIPremium

Automatically extract data from documents using natural language prompts

Regular Expression BuilderAIPremium

Build data capture forms faster and with less errors by using AI to validate regular expression code

Smart Chat for DocumentsAIPremium

Ask questions and get instant, tailored responses from help documentation and repository content using an intuitive chat interface

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(2)

Bulk User ManagementPremium

Manage and provision multiple users in bulk

On-Demand User ProvisioningPremium

Provision users on-demand at scale

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(8)

Approval and Task Automation

Automate approval tasks, document routing, reminders and more using a code-free business process designer

Custom Scripting

Create custom scripts that incorporate third-parties as part of automated solutions

Customer-Initiated ProcessesPremium

Enable external-facing processes for customer engagement

No-Code Process Designer

Automate email alerts, document routing, approvals and more with a drag-and-drop interface

Process Versioning

Reference and restore previous versions of process definitions

Rules Management

Centrally define repeatable decision logic, formulas, scripts and more that can be used across multiple processes

Task Management

View, manage, and report on individual and team tasks, which can be sorted by priority and deadlines in a central task inbox

Workflow Automation

Automate business processes, approvals, and document routing with low-code process automation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(3)

Annotations

Add searchable comments, callouts, highlights, stamps and more to images and content

External File Sharing

Share content via secure links with external users

Simultaneous Document Editing

Enable multiple users to edit documents at the same time with real-time collaboration

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(8)

Advanced Audit TrailPremium

Track successful and unsuccessful changes to access rights, global and user settings, passwords and more

Automate Records Actions and EventsPremium

Automatically set cutoff instructions, retention schedules, holds and more to reduce manual records-related actions

Basic Audit Trail

Track successful user actions, such as create/delete/edit actions performed on documents and metadata

Legal HoldsPremium

Apply a legal hold to specified content, preserving all forms of relevant information and halt retention policies

Records Lifecycle ManagementPremium

Manage records through creation, active use and disposition, based on compliance and organizational requirements

Records Retention and Disposition ReportingPremium

Quickly locate and create a report on relevant records based on their retention and disposition schedules

SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

Compliance certification detailing controls for Laserfiche Cloud related to security, availability and confidentiality principles

Strict Compliance Mode (WORM-like Storage)Premium

Ensure that no user can make any modifications to a record's content or perform any action that may shorten or bypass its retention schedule

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(1)

Document Management

Centralize, organize, and manage documents with advanced search and collaboration capabilities

Data Capture(5)

Auto-Classification and Auto-Filing

Sort and classify documents as they are added to the repository, simplifying the process to search and retrieve content

Batch Document Scanning and Image Cleanup

Perform automated cleanup (e.g. page separation, image improvement, deskew, etc.) to improve OCR and indexing

Bulk Import

Automatically import electronic files from network drives and file shares in bulk or on a schedule

Email Archiving

Archive emails automatically, using filing rules based on email properties such as subject, from/to

Mobile App Capture

Easily capture documents through your mobile device's camera and access offline documents via mobile app

Also in: Tallyfy, Raken, Wyng

Document Management(2)

Multiple Repository Support

Provide additional repositories for document management

Version History

Store previous versions of documents to refer or revert back to prior versions if necessary

Forms(9)

CSS/JavaScript Scripting for Forms

Further customize how a form looks and feels beyond existing functionality by using CSS/Javascript

Custom Form Themes

Set colors, font sizes, borders, logos and everything else to design the look of an electronic form

Dynamic Field Rules

Dynamically show and hide certain form fields based on the values of other fields for more complex forms

Electronic Forms

Create dynamic electronic forms and surveys for data collection and process initiation

External-Facing SurveysPremium

Create surveys for external customers or constituents

Form Templates

Use pre-built forms and process templates to reduce development time and jumpstart automation efforts

Mobile Offline Form Submissions

Complete electronic forms on the go or through kiosk mode via mobile app, even when offline

Public Form SubmissionsPremium

Publish external-facing forms for public users or external constituents to submit information

Surveys

Create surveys and view results as responses are submitted via visualized charts

Integration(13)

Boomi (iPaaS) Integration

Connect Laserfiche with line-of-business applications using Boomi, such as Workday, Epic, Netsuite, ESRI, ServiceNow, and many more

Direct Database Connections

Connect directly with external data sources for smoother, faster, more efficient integration across systems

DocuSign IntegrationPremium

Send documents from the Laserfiche repository via DocuSign to complete e-signatures

Laserfiche API

Use a set of RESTful web APIs to design custom integrations between Laserfiche and third-party enterprise apps

Microsoft 365 Integration

Native integration with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for seamless collaboration

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Integration

Push and pull data between Laserfiche and Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM to reduce data entry and optimize CRM process flows

Microsoft Outlook Email Integration

Automatically archive and file emails using filing rules based on email properties

Microsoft SharePoint Online Integration

Provides common Repository management capabilities for Laserfiche Cloud users within SharePoint

Redtail CRM Integration

Push and pull data between Laserfiche and Redtail to reduce data entry and optimize CRM process flows

Remote Lookups

Access local databases to populate form fields, metadata, process logic and more via lookups

Salesforce CRM IntegrationPremium

Push and pull data between Laserfiche and Salesforce to reduce data entry and optimize CRM process flows

Simultaneous Editing of Microsoft 365 Content

Collaborate on and edit Microsoft 365 content with other users at the same time

Software Development KitPremium

Integrate third-party apps and data with Laserfiche to create custom solutions via the SDK and supporting documentation

Mobile(1)

Offline Mobile Access

Access and update files on mobile devices even without internet connection

Organization(1)

Customizable Metadata

Define metadata templates that can be automatically populated to support keyword search and document classification

Reporting(2)

Custom Reports

Create custom report visualizations on process data to gain business intelligence and inform strategic decisions

Process Health Reports

Identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies using out-of-the-box insights reports that monitor process health metrics

Security(11)

AD FS Authentication

Configure single-sign on via Active Directory Federation Services to use existing AD credentials

AES-256 Encryption at Rest

Data volumes on servers storing customer data and attachments in Laserfiche Cloud are encrypted at rest using industry-standard AES-256 encryption

Content WatermarkingPremium

Place an administrator-defined watermark on content printed or exported by a user

Fine-Grained Access Controls

Control access to documents and objects using individual, role, or group-based permissions

Just-In-Time/On-Demand User Provisioning

Create and assign user licenses upon initial user log in to eliminate the need to configure user accounts in advance

Multi-Factor Authentication

Enable multi-factor authentication to strengthen user security

RedactionsPremium

Redact images and/or text associated with a document to hide sensitive data from unauthorized users

Role-Based Access Controls

Role-based access controls for all features including Laserfiche AI

SAML Authentication

Configure SAML-based single sign-on with a variety of identity providers

SCIM User Provisioning and Management

Automate the user provisioning and deprovisioning process for SAML users

TLS Encryption in Transit

All data sent between Laserfiche customers and applications is encrypted in transit using Transport Layer Security (TLS) with Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS)

Sharing(2)

File Publishing via Public PortalPremium

Provide read-only web access to documents for a population outside of your organization with a customizable public portal site

Public Content HostingPremium

Host content publicly for external access and engagement

Pricing

Starter

$53/user/month (billed annually)
  • Import, Store & Organize Files
  • Bulk import emails and files
  • Full-text search
  • Customizable metadata
  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • Simultaneous document editing
  • Document versioning
  • External file sharing
  • Annotations
  • Fine-grained access controls
  • Redactions
  • Offline mobile access

Professional

Popular
$73/user/month (billed annually)
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Laserfiche AI Smart Fields
  • Automated Extractions
  • Smart Chat for Documents
  • Document Summarization
  • Workflow and approval automation
  • Process template library
  • Task management
  • Rules management
  • Electronic forms and surveys
  • Form approval routing
  • Custom themes
  • Batch scanning
  • Image processing
  • Document routing
  • Process reporting and monitoring
  • Bottleneck analysis

Business

$93/user/month (billed annually)
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Laserfiche AI 50x more Smart Fields extractions
  • 3x more shared Smart Chat/Document Summary responses
  • Records lifecycle management
  • Automated records retention
  • Advanced audit trail reporting
  • Legal holds
  • Watermarks
  • Customer-initiated processes
  • External-facing surveys
  • Public content hosting
  • On-demand user provisioning
  • Bulk user management

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Laserfiche

Monthly$53/mo
Yearly$636/yr
5-Year Total$3.2k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $396
SaaS
$636
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.2k
SaaS
$1.9k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2k
SaaS
$3.2k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 76 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Laserfiche alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 76 features.

Buy Laserfiche

Better Value
Monthly cost$530/mo
3-year total$19,080
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Laserfiche saves ~$73,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 76 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

17 known integrations

BoomiDocuSignEpicESRIMicrosoft 365Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRMMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePoint OnlineMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordNetSuiteRedtail CRMSalesforceServiceNowWorkday