eQuorum ImageSite vs Foxit DMS

eQuorum ImageSite is an HTML5 engineering workflow and document management system for handling documents and drawings throughout their lifecycle, from creation and revision to approval, action, archiving, and destruction. It includes versioning, workflow automation, retention policies, audit trails, and electronic signatures. For CAD work, it connects with AutoCAD, Inventor, MicroStation, SOLIDWORKS, and NX, with reference-file associations, viewing, markup, and CAD property search. Users can view and mark up documents in a mobile browser without installing an app. ImageSite can be deployed on-premise or in a private cloud, with listed platforms including Android, iOS, web, Windows, and self-hosted. Integrations include Autodesk Vault, Microsoft Office and Outlook, SharePoint, SAP, Azure, OneLogin, AWS, Okta, and Google Suite. eQuorum describes encryption, single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and alignment with NIST, ITAR, and NERC/CIP guidelines. Its FAQ says there is no restriction on file count or size. Pricing is on request; there is no free plan, but a free trial is available.

Foxit DMS is a centralized cloud repository for storing, organizing, searching, sharing, and managing business documents. Search and organization tools include OCR, custom metadata and tags, advanced search, folder hierarchies, and templates. Version history and check-in/check-out controls help manage edits and reduce overwrites. The service connects with Foxit PDF Editor and eSign for editing, signing, and storage workflows. Listed controls include encryption, role-based permissions, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication; governance tools include audit logs, retention scheduling, and document reporting. Foxit says documents are stored in U.S. and Germany data centers. Storage descriptions differ: the DMS page says cloud storage is unlimited and pooled across an account, while the mobile help page says DMS offers 1 GB free and that a PDF Editor subscription provides more space. DMS is included with Foxit PDF Editor and eSign subscriptions, with availability varying by region. A 14-day PDF Editor+ trial includes DMS; paid pricing is listed from $129.99 per user per year.