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Spec score 9.5 #1 of 26 in Enterprise Content Management Systems

What it is

agorum core brings document management, enterprise content management, workflows, and AI together on an updateable platform. It stores versioned documents with metadata and structured files, and offers full-text search including OCR. Workflows and active folders can automate document processing and multi-step approvals. Listed integrations and interfaces include SAP, DATEV, Odoo, ONLYOFFICE, CMIS, REST API, IMAP, SMB/CIFS, and WebDAV. ALBERT | AI can use document context within a user's permission scope, with AI actions logged for review. The maker lists two-factor authentication and single sign-on, and says independent auditors confirm revision-safe archiving annually. Deployment can be on premises, in a private cloud, or in the maker's cloud; Windows and Linux server operation are listed. The free agorum core open edition has no expiration, but its integrated workflow editor is reserved for pro. Pro is €32/user/mo for one user, with lower listed per-user rates at larger counts; modules and some integrations may cost extra. The product is aimed at growing mid-sized companies and enterprises with complex document processes.

Spec sheet

What it does
agorum core is a modular document-management and enterprise-content platform combining document storage, search, workflows, records and AI functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Product
agorum core combines document management, enterprise content management, workflows, and AI on one updateable platform.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Intended users
The maker says agorum core is suited to growing mid-sized companies and enterprises with multiple departments, systems, or complex document processes.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Deployment
agorum core can run on premises, in a private cloud, or in the maker's cloud; the comparison lists Windows and Linux server operation.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Integrations
Official materials name SAP, DATEV, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Odoo, ERP/CRM systems, email, scanners and fileservers as integration targets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Security
The maker describes annual independent-auditor confirmation of revision-safe archiving and lists two-factor authentication and single sign-on.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Compliance
The vendor states DSGVO/GDPR-conformant processing and annual independent auditor confirmation of tamper-proof archiving.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Support
Open-edition technical help is available through documentation and a community forum; paid support tickets are billed at the current hourly rate.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Headquarters
Ostfildern, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Access methods
Users can access the system through a browser, SMB or WebDAV network drive, and protocol or interface connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
AI
ALBERT | AI can use document context within the user's permission scope, and AI actions are logged for review.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Automation
Active folders and automation tools can process incoming documents without manual intervention.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Cloud security
The managed cloud package includes maintenance, backups, SSL certificates, storage and tenant separation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Cloud service
The agorum cloud listing includes maintenance, backup, 50 GB storage volume, and an SSL certificate, with billing based on volume and traffic.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Company legal record
OpenRegister records agorum Software GmbH as active, with a registration date of 18 February 1999 and Rolf Lang and Oliver Schulze listed as managing directors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · openregister.de
Company profile
LinkedIn lists agorum Software GmbH as an 11–50 employee software company headquartered in Ostfildern, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1998.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company scale
SoftGuide describes the company as owner-managed, founded in 1998, with 11–50 employees and headquarters in Ostfildern near Stuttgart.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softguide.de
Document handling
The platform provides versioned document storage, full-text search including OCR, metadata, and structured files.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Document management
The platform stores files and emails with metadata, version history and legally compliant archiving.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Documentation
The documentation portal contains administrator, user, installation, API, module, plugin and changelog sections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Electronic files
E-file and case-management structures organize documents around people, organizations, projects and processes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Extensibility
The product includes a JavaScript development API, plugin architecture and tools for building custom applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Free edition limits
agorum core open has no time limit, but the integrated workflow editor is reserved for the pro version.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Licence
The open-source distribution is listed as GNU General Public License version 2.0, while the enterprise edition uses commercial licensing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Limit: complexity
Reviewers report that the large feature set creates a learning curve and can make administration or solution design difficult.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zoftwarehub.com
Limit: performance and mobile
Zoftware’s review synthesis reports occasional lag with large or high-resolution document volumes and fewer mobile features than desktop.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zoftwarehub.com
Notable extra costs
Modules and integrations are separately licensed, and project-dependent items such as document processing or SAP and Odoo connections are individually quoted.Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
Notable news
The vendor announced in November 2023 that agorum had reached its 25-year milestone and had introduced AI capabilities into document management.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Open edition limits
The open edition lacks some pro-only capabilities, including the integrated workflow editor and ALBERT AI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Operating systems
The server runs on Linux or Windows; the vendor recommends Linux for large systems and documents Ubuntu desktop client installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Praise: flexibility and integrations
OMR reviewers highlight configurable workflows, JavaScript extensibility, Linux deployment and integrations such as DATEV.Read 15 Oct 2026 · omr.com
Praise: search and organization
OMR reviewers praise fast retrieval, centralized archiving, metadata filters, versioning and keeping completed projects accessible.Read 15 Oct 2026 · omr.com
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Capterra pricing listing
No user rating is shown; the listing states pricing starts at €8.96 per user/month and no free trial or free version is available on that listing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on OMR Reviews
4.7 out of 5 from 92 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · omr.com
Rating on Zoftware
3.6 out of 5 from 45 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · zoftwarehub.com
REST API
The public REST documentation covers a high-level API, JavaScript CustomServices, GenericMultiQueue, tenant administration and NORA object APIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Search
Full-text, metadata and status filters can search across system content and saved searches can be reused.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Security controls
The pro edition lists two-factor authentication, single sign-on, rights-based access and audit logging.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Self-hosting
agorum core can be installed on an organization’s own server or virtual machine, with a separate managed cloud option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
System requirements
A small ALBERT deployment is described with four CPU cores, 8–16 GB RAM, at least 200 GB storage, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 or Linux, and MariaDB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · meindms.agorum.com
Updates
The changelog publishes fixes and enhancements for open and pro from version 11.0, and maintenance covers the current and immediately previous version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
Workflows
Configurable multi-step workflows route tasks such as invoice approvals and contract processes to responsible users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com

Plans and prices

agorum core open Free permanent use; no time limit open-source edition · core DMS functions · self-installable Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
agorum core pro (1,000 users) €8.96 a month per user/month, plus VAT unlimited data · unlimited workflows · APIs and interfaces included · maintenance included Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
agorum core pro (500 users) €9.90 a month per user/month, plus VAT unlimited data · unlimited workflows · APIs and interfaces included · maintenance included Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
agorum core pro (100 users) €19.20 a month per user/month, plus VAT unlimited data · unlimited workflows · APIs and interfaces included · maintenance included Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
agorum core pro €32 a month Per user per month; €32.00 for 1 user, €19.20 for 100, €9.90 for 500, and €8.96 for 1,000; plus statutory VAT. More than 1,000 users: on request · Maintenance included · Modules may cost extra Read 28 Sep 2026 · agorum.com
agorum core pro (1 user) €32 a month per user/month, plus VAT unlimited data · unlimited workflows · APIs and interfaces included · maintenance included Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
NORA | 360° €35 a month per user/month, plus VAT customer, contract, case, project and ticket context · requires agorum core pro Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com
ALBERT | AI Suite €120 a month monthly token-volume subscription, plus VAT 1 million ALBERT output tokens/month · unlimited users and workspaces · model-provider API charges extra Read 15 Oct 2026 · agorum.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free open edition has no expiration date.
  • Full-text search includes OCR.
  • Workflows and active folders automate approvals and document processing.
  • Deployment options include on premises and private cloud.
  • AI actions are logged for review.

Limits

  • Integrated workflow editor is reserved for pro.
  • Pro is €32/user/mo for one user, plus statutory VAT.
  • Modules and some integrations may cost extra.
  • ALBERT | AI requires agorum core pro.

Who it suits

It suits growing mid-sized companies and enterprises managing complex document processes across departments or systems. It may fit organizations that need deployment choices and permission-scoped AI document context.

Verdict

agorum core combines document handling, workflows, and AI with multiple deployment options. The free edition excludes the integrated workflow editor, while paid modules and some integrations can add costs.

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