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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Alfresco

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThe Alfresco platform, from Hyland, delivers comprehensive cloud-native content services. It is used to intelligently activate processes and content to accelerate the flow of business.N/A

    KDAN PDF

    Score8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    KDAN PDF (formerly PDF Reader) is a PDF document service that leverages AI-driven technology to enhance user efficiency in creating, managing, and sharing documents, streamlines business workflows, and transforms documents into valuable digital assets through information exchange. Accessible on both mobile devices and desktops, KDAN PDF is used by educational institutions, government organizations, and businesses. KDAN PDF provides flexible licensing options through its Licensing…

    $59.99

    per year per user

    Pricing
    AlfrescoKDAN PDF
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Document 365
    $59.99
    per year
    Document 365 AI+
    $99.99
    per year
    KDAN PDF On-Premise Permanent License
    $119
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AlfrescoKDAN PDF
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Features
    AlfrescoKDAN PDF
    Enterprise Content Management
    Comparison of Enterprise Content Management features of Alfresco and KDAN PDF
    Feature
    Alfresco
    8.2
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    KDAN PDF
    -
    Ratings
    Content capture & imaging9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    File sync, storage & archiving9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document management9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Records management8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content search & retrieval10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Enterprise content collaboration7.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content publishing & creation7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security, risk management & information governance9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract lifecycle management8.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated workflows8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Artificial intelligence6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile support7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AlfrescoKDAN PDF
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (18 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.3
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AlfrescoKDAN PDF
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hyland
    Easy integration with the external APIs Workflows can be invoked via REST call Wonderful swagger documentation for process REST APIs REST, MULE, CAMEL, Google Drive, and Box features are available with Alfresco Process Services The micro-service version deployment should be well documented and needs improvement
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    One of the things that I have noticed the most is that it saves a lot of time when working with documents of different formats that need to be converted to PDF. Scanning documents is also one of the best features of this app. Being able to have the history of modifications, and changes in the documents is very important for any sector, as well as the signing of documents online. The issue of authentication every time you need to use it can sometimes cause inconvenience, but then you forget when you have a robust and comfortable tool to work with. I do not recommend this application if the company has different versions of operating systems. It is not the most recommended application.
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    Pros
    Hyland
    • Basic workflows are easy enough for casual users to set up and utilize.
    • Cloud sync capability provides a great way to share documents with third parties and to use as a backup system for critical documents.
    • Alfresco mobile app makes it easy for those on the road to access, approve and share documents.
    • Folder rules are easy to set up and make assignment of metadata easier to automate.
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    • First of all, I really like how the synchronization feature works - it's very convenient to switch between devices (one more advantage of the app - it has a nice mobile version) and still have all the documents right there in the, synced and ready to go.
    • Besides, the software provides users not only with annotating features that allow you to highlight and add information, but also allows you to sign documents on the go, without having a necessity to print them, so you don't actually even need an e-signature app.
    • Another thing I like is how easy it is to use right away, at least the majority of the tools, anyway.
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    Cons
    Hyland
    • Alfresco Process Services and Alfresco Application Development Framework integration makes for best functionality/application of ECM.
    • Use case alignment - Marketing content and documentation of specific business requirements and user stories being available as reference material/documentation.
    • Integration with multiple silos for content.
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    • Well, there are a few downsides, I guess, but not very significant ones. Firstly, because of the large amount of features the interface doesn't look as simple as I wish it did - it's a bit overcrowded.
    • Secondly, because of the first issue that I've mentioned, adjusting to the software takes longer than it could if the interface was simpler. For me personally, it wasn't a big issue, but for those who don't get accustomed to unfamiliar tools easily it could be a problem.
    • Finally, there is one more problem that is actually not significant at all, but when you want to load a document from the Cloud or open the task manager, the app will open a new window for those tools every time - it can be a bit confusing because of so many windows being opened at once.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Hyland
    As per the current market and the line of products that are available for content and document management system, Alfresco is a very good option compared to other systems in terms of features and cost. Plus the community support is great. Also since the product is open source, it can be extended or understood in a better way.
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
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    Usability
    Hyland
    The UI is very intuitive, most of our users figure out how to use the platform by themselves, so there's not much training needed.
    You can upload files by using the web drag and drop, WebDAV, FTP, and more.
    Most of the platform already works as-is so you can just deploy it using Docker and it's mostly ready to go.
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Hyland
    I am not big fan of Alfresco Content Services' support; it works on its own speed and sometimes it becomes challenging to achieve business needs. However, I appreciate regular delivery of security patches and updates
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    The customer support is very responsive and friendly.
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    Implementation Rating
    Hyland
    Process was relatively smooth and overall, downtime minimal. MSI was very responsive to our needs and made the transition easier than it otherwise might have been.
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Hyland
    All software has some pros and some cons. Alfresco has some good pluses, and suits our environment very well. It fit perfectly in the place that we are working on. That is why we decided to go with this software. Overall, the kind of content management that needs to be done in an organization is what would determine which software to use.
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    We have also tried Expert PDF Reader. There were no converting, signing, faxing or features. In general, it was far less useful.
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    Return on Investment
    Hyland
    • Instant document lookup - No paper files to mail which saves in all areas of postage, truck delivery, physical storage warehouse space, printing, etc
    • No longer losing important documents - Previously with paper files things would go missing and those could be costly reports/assessments.
    • Ability to secure documents and provide access to only those who should be allowed to see that content
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    Kdan Mobile Software Ltd.
    • Save time when working with documents
    • The log in the documents permit more security before sending documents to a customer
    • Cost of the tool is really inexpensive for the productivity that the tool cause in the companies.
    Incentivized
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    KDAN PDF Screenshots

    Screenshot of a KDAN PDF Reader overviewScreenshot of the interface to edit texts, images, and links on PDFsScreenshot of KDAN AI, which can summarize, analyze, and extract information.Screenshot of the tool used to convert PDFs to different formats, online or offlineScreenshot of where to add, delete, or rearrange PDF pagesScreenshot of how to transform scans into editable, searchable PDFs with OCR