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What it is

d.velop content platform combines document management, process automation, electronic signatures and AI document processing for document-based business processes. Its intelligent processing identifies document types, extracts information and routes documents into processes, including handwritten material and high volumes. d.velop pilot answers natural-language questions using verifiable sources from organizational content, with answers restricted to users authorized to access that content. The platform supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API and self-hosted environments, with hybrid deployment. The vendor lists more than 500 connectors, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP and Salesforce, as well as an open REST API. d.velop Apps are stated to have 99.9% cloud availability, and customers can choose the host and data location. Listed infrastructure providers include Amazon Web Services and Open Telekom Cloud; AWS storage can be located in Europe. d.velop AG says its information security management system is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified. Its documents and postbox products passed the IDW PS 880 audit and are described as suitable for audit-proof archiving under GoBD. The company was founded in Gescher, Germany, in 1992. Pricing is from €27/user/mo, with a 30-day trial and no free plan.

Spec sheet

What it does
d.velop content platform combines document management, process automation, electronic signatures and AI document processing in a European content-services platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Purpose
The platform combines document management, process automation, electronic signatures, and AI-powered document processing for digitizing document-based business processes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Intended users
The vendor describes industry-focused solutions for financial services, healthcare, public authorities, manufacturing, and other private-sector organizations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Deployment
Supported operating models include public cloud SaaS, private managed cloud, hybrid deployment and full on-premises installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.de
Integrations
The vendor advertises more than 500 connectors, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, SAP and Salesforce.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Support
Support includes a knowledge base, help center, documentation, and chatbot, while creating a personal support ticket is limited to direct customers and partners.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Headquarters
Gescher, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · d-velop.com
Founded
1992Read 28 Sep 2026 · d-velop.com
Company
d.velop AG traces its origins to 1992 in Gescher, Germany, and reports roughly 1,100 employees and more than 400 specialist partners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
AI API
The Document Intelligence Hub OpenAPI v2 brokers OCR, splitting, classification, information extraction and table extraction to external AI models.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.d-velop.de
AI capabilities
The platform includes an agent center, intelligent document processing and AI-assisted document question answering and extraction.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
AI document processing
Its intelligent document processing recognizes document types, extracts relevant data, and routes documents into processes, including handwritten content and high volumes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
API authentication
The task API is exposed at a tenant-specific cloud URL and uses bearer-token authentication through the identity provider.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.d-velop.de
Audit and archiving
d.velop documents and d.velop postbox passed the IDW PS 880 audit, and the vendor says they are suitable for audit-proof archiving under GoBD.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Availability
d.velop advertises at least 99% availability for cloud services and lists service status and incident history publicly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Cloud security
The vendor says cloud data is held in German data centers, encrypted in transit and at rest, and that apps undergo security review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
Cloud service
The vendor states d.velop Apps have 99.9% cloud availability and says customers can choose the host and data location.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Company history
d.velop AG says it was founded in Gescher, northwest Germany, in 1992.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Contract management
The contract solution monitors terms and deadlines, uses AI to identify risks and automates legally traceable approvals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Digital signatures
d.velop sign provides eIDAS- and GDPR-compliant electronic signatures that can be archived with d.velop documents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Document management
The platform provides structured filing, search, document viewing, collaboration and audit-proof archiving.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Documentation depth
Installation documentation covers preparation, server and database setup, clustering, component configuration, upgrades and troubleshooting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.d-velop.de
Export limitation
The export API supports migration, backups, filters and delta exports, but its current development version cannot export encrypted directory structures or document trees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.d-velop.de
Google Play listing
The d.velop mobile Android app shows 1K+ downloads and requires an existing d.velop documents or d.3ecm system; no numeric rating is displayed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Hosting
The cloud page lists Amazon Web Services and Open Telekom Cloud as infrastructure providers and says AWS data storage can be located in Europe.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Invoice processing
d.velop invoices captures and classifies invoices, runs rule-based approvals and stores them in a GoBD-compliant audit-proof archive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Knowledge discovery
d.velop pilot answers natural-language questions using verifiable sources from organizational content and makes answers available only to users authorized to access that content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Limit: Capterra implementation
Reviewers report that configuration, training and implementation can require substantial upfront investment and that support responses may be slow.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: G2 feature depth
That reviewer said advanced options can be difficult and the primary version could include more features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Gartner resources and pricing
Gartner feedback cites insufficient resource or knowledge availability and describes the pricing model as nearly unacceptable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Limit: mobile app incidents
Apple reviewers reported login failures after an update and crashes on launch; support suggested reinstalling or contacting support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Notable news
A June 2026 release added reusable process-studio routines, component change history and support for external participants in workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.d-velop.de
Outage evidence
The public status history records a complete d.velop documents outage on 4 March 2026 that was resolved after unhealthy Kubernetes nodes were replaced.Read 15 Oct 2026 · status.d-velop.cloud
Praise: Capterra integrations
Capterra reviewers repeatedly mention integrations with Office, Outlook, SAP and Dynamics, plus invoice workflows and REST API access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: G2 usability and breadth
The sole G2 reviewer praised ease of facilitation and having multiple options under one umbrella.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Gartner search and interface
Gartner reviewers commonly praise the search function, user-interface design, speed and compliance capabilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Process automation
Its workflow tools model and run simple or complex digital business processes, with task management and automated archiving of workflow records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Public APIs
Public REST APIs cover document upload/download and metadata, filing masks, webhooks, identity, tasks, actions, invoices, search, OCR and process functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.d-velop.de
Rating on Apple App Store
4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings for d.velop mobile.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
2.5 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.3 out of 5 from 76 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
SDK licence
The official Node.js SDK repository is Apache-2.0 licensed, while the content platform itself is commercially licensed software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
SDKs
d.velop publishes Node.js/TypeScript and Go SDKs plus app templates and a C# SDK repository for cloud app development.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security certification
d.velop AG says its information security management system is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Security certifications
d.velop states that its information-security management system is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and that its document software passed IDW PS 880 for GoBD archiving.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Support and training
Support includes a knowledge base, help center, documentation, chatbot, academy live training and e-learning; standard support is offered on business days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Support package limits
A dedicated contact person is available only with Platinum Support for customers with at least 500 licensed users; Silver support is included exclusively with d.velop sign and d.velop postbox purchases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
System requirements
On-premises deployments support Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025; client guidance lists a multicore Intel Core i5-equivalent CPU, 8 GB RAM and Full HD display.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.d-velop.de

Plans and prices

d.velop documents platform edition trial Free 30 days all features · no upfront payment Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
Microsoft 365™ Office apps integration Priced on request Integrates Microsoft 365™ into d.velop documents (On Premises); price is marked with an asterisk; all prices plus VAT and for business customers. Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
d.velop mobile Priced on request Mobile scanning and offline document editing; price is marked with an asterisk; all prices plus VAT and for business customers. Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
d.velop collaboration Priced on request Share documents from d.velop documents (On Premises); price is marked with an asterisk; all prices plus VAT and for business customers. Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
d.velop connect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Priced on request Connects d.velop ECM to Dynamics 365 Business Central; price is marked with an asterisk; all prices plus VAT and for business customers. Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
d.velop documents platform edition basic €27 a month per user plus VAT 100 GB storage · third-party integrations · inbound channels · task management Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
d.velop documents for Microsoft 365 Priced on request Document management with Microsoft 365; price is marked with an asterisk; all prices plus VAT and for business customers. Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
d.velop contracts for Microsoft 365 Priced on request Digital contract management with Microsoft 365; price is marked with an asterisk; all prices plus VAT and for business customers. Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
d.velop documents platform edition business €39 a month per user plus VAT 1,000 GB storage · digital workflows · AI assistant · collaboration · mobile/offline work Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
d.velop documents platform edition ultimate €55 a month per user plus VAT 2,000 GB storage · unlimited workflows · additional e-signatures Read 15 Oct 2026 · d-velop.com
d.velop platform connect €200 a month per tenant; free with business or ultimate licenses hybrid connection between on-premises documents and d.velop cloud Read 15 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com
d.velop invoices Priced on request Price is marked with an asterisk; store says all prices plus VAT and is exclusively for business customers. Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.d-velop.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Document processing can recognize and route handwritten content.
  • Answers from organizational content respect user access permissions.
  • The vendor lists more than 500 connectors.
  • Hybrid deployment includes self-hosted options.
  • A 30-day trial is available.

Limits

  • No free plan is available.
  • Personal support tickets are limited to direct customers and partners.
  • A dedicated contact requires Platinum Support and at least 500 licensed users.
  • Listed prices are plus VAT and for business customers.

Who it suits

d.velop suits organizations digitizing document-based processes, including those in financial services, healthcare, public authorities and manufacturing. Its range of deployment options and connectors may suit organizations with varied infrastructure and systems.

d.velop content platform in depth

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d.velop content platform brings document management together with automation, electronic signatures and AI-powered processing for business workflows. It suits organizations with document-heavy operations that need those capabilities across departments. Its breadth is useful, but buyers should weigh business-focused pricing and support eligibility against their requirements.

Overview

Founded in 1992 in Gescher, Germany, d.velop serves sectors including financial services, healthcare, public authorities and manufacturing. Its hybrid deployment model, workflow automation, granular permissions and compliance controls make it relevant where document processes must fit existing systems and governance requirements. Organizations that need only a basic repository may find the wider platform more than they need.

Key features

Document processing and discovery

Intelligent document processing identifies document types, extracts relevant data and routes files into processes, including handwritten content and high-volume intake. That combination can address manual sorting and data entry in document-heavy operations. d.velop pilot answers natural-language questions using verifiable sources from organizational content, and limits answers to users authorized to access that content; this makes it more appropriate for internal knowledge discovery than unrestricted search.

Integrations, hosting and controls

The platform offers more than 500 connectors, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP and Salesforce, alongside an open REST API. That breadth can help connect document workflows to existing business systems, though buyers should assess which integrations their processes actually require.

d.velop Apps are stated to have 99.9% cloud availability, and customers can choose the host and data location. The cloud page names Amazon Web Services and Open Telekom Cloud as infrastructure providers and says AWS storage can be located in Europe. d.velop AG's information security management system is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022. d.velop documents and d.velop postbox passed the IDW PS 880 audit, and the vendor says they are suitable for audit-proof archiving under GoBD. These controls matter to organizations with governance needs, but do not remove the need to assess fit against their own requirements.

Support

A knowledge base, help center, documentation and chatbot provide self-service support. Personal support tickets are limited to direct customers and partners. A dedicated contact person is available only through Platinum Support for customers with at least 500 licensed users; Silver support is included only with d.velop sign and d.velop postbox purchases. Smaller organizations or buyers of other products should factor that eligibility into their support expectations.

Pricing

d.velop is a paid platform with no free plan and a 30-day trial. The headline starting price is €27/user/mo. The store also prices individual products per contact; its prices are marked with an asterisk, are plus VAT and are for business customers. They should not be treated as interchangeable with the headline per-user monthly price.

PlanPriceWhat it coversMicrosoft 365™ Office apps integrationpriced on requestIntegrates Microsoft 365™ into d.velop documents (On Premises).d.velop mobilepriced on requestMobile scanning and offline document editing.d.velop collaborationpriced on requestShares documents from d.velop documents (On Premises).d.velop connect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralpriced on requestConnects d.velop ECM to Dynamics 365 Business Central.d.velop documents for Microsoft 365priced on requestDocument management with Microsoft 365.d.velop contracts for Microsoft 365priced on requestDigital contract management with Microsoft 365.d.velop invoicespriced on requestBusiness-only product.d.velop invoices for Microsoft 365priced on requestDigital checking and approval of incoming invoices.The lower-priced entries are focused integrations or specific mobile and collaboration functions, rather than equivalent substitutes for the broader document and contract products. Microsoft 365 document management and contract management carry higher per-contact prices, while either invoices plan is priced on request. Buyers should confirm the applicable licensing basis and total cost for their intended configuration; custom pricing may be needed beyond these listed products.

Platforms

d.velop supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web and self-hosted deployments, as well as an API. This range suits organizations spanning mobile users and varied infrastructure; the hybrid model offers flexibility between cloud and self-hosting.

Who it's for

The platform is aimed at organizations in financial services, healthcare, public authorities, manufacturing and other private-sector sectors. It is strongest for teams that need document intake, routing, signatures, archiving and connected discovery to work as part of business processes, rather than simply storing files.

Pros and cons

Pros: Document management, workflow automation, signatures and AI processing are combined, useful when a document must move through several stages.

Pros: More than 500 connectors and an open REST API give organizations multiple routes to connect existing systems.

Pros: Hybrid deployment, host and data-location choice, permissions and compliance controls support varied operating and governance needs.

Cons: There is no free plan, and the 30-day trial is the only no-cost entry point stated.

Cons: Product prices use per-contact terms and are plus VAT for business customers, so buyers must establish how those terms apply to their deployment.

Cons: Personal ticket access and dedicated support are restricted, with a dedicated contact limited to Platinum customers with at least 500 licensed users.

Alternatives

M-Files is a paid alternative with no free plan, a free trial and an Essentials plan at $65 a month, billed monthly per seat; choose it if that stated seat-based option and native Microsoft 365 experiences better match your needs.

Liferay DXP has a free tier at free, with a free activation key and EULA acceptance required; consider it if a free tier is the priority.

Masa CMS offers open-source software at free; it is an option when free, self-hosted CMS software is the requirement.

Xerox DocuShare is a paid alternative with free trial and named or concurrent user licensing; compare it if those licensing choices are relevant to your procurement.

Doxis offers custom-fit licensing, including unlimited licenses or subscription-based options, with cloud, on-premises or hybrid deployment; consider it when those licensing and deployment choices suit better.

agorum core has a free open-source DMS with no license fees and no expiration, while its integrated workflow editor is reserved for pro. Choose it if a free DMS is more important than having that workflow editor in the free offering.

Epicor Kinetic is another paid option, with cloud packages, concurrent user licenses and industry bundles.

Fabasoft Contracts is another paid alternative with a free trial.

For a broader comparison, see Enterprise Content Management Systems.

Verdict

Choose d.velop when your organization needs document processing, workflow automation, signatures and connected knowledge discovery in a hybrid environment. Its integration range and governance features are the main reasons to consider it; the main reasons to look elsewhere are the business-oriented pricing terms and limited access to personal support.

Verdict

d.velop combines document handling with automation, signatures and AI processing across cloud and self-hosted options. Its support entitlements and business-customer pricing terms are worth checking alongside the 30-day trial.

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