FlinkISO vs OpenWorkpaper
FlinkISO
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| Figure | FlinkISO | OpenWorkpaper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $62.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audit Management Software | 9.3 (#1) | 8.4 (#3) |
| Access control | Generated forms inherit document access restrictions and approval rights can prevent limited-role users from publishing records. | Role-based access combines system roles with audit-specific team assignments. |
| Deployment | The application can be installed on Linux or Windows servers, with manual installation using Apache or IIS, MySQL and PHP. | Docker or Podman Compose deployment is recommended, with a manual Node.js installation also documented. |
| Licence | The official terms restrict redistribution of code or binaries, prohibit commercial use without agreement and require preservation of FlinkISO branding. | The repository is distributed under the MIT License, with copyright attributed to Robert Sandidge in 2026. |
| Security controls | The system supports document access controls, password-protected PDF downloads and download records containing issue numbers, timestamps and user details. | The security policy describes HSTS, TLS 1.2+, secure HttpOnly SameSite cookies, DOMPurify sanitization, CSP guidance and SAST/DAST scanning. |
| System requirements | Manual deployment requires Linux or Windows, Apache or IIS with rewriting, MySQL, PHP-FPM extensions, pdftk-java, Java, ONLYOFFICE Community Server and HTTPS. | For up to 200 concurrent auditors, the project recommends 2–4 vCPUs, 4–8 GB RAM and at least 20 GB SSD storage. |
| What it does | FlinkISO is a quality-management system combining controlled documents, approvals, forms, workflows, tasks and reports. | OpenWorkpaper is an open-source web application for documenting audits through planning, fieldwork and reporting. |
Plans
FlinkISO
- Free On-PremiseFree
- Form Creation API$80 a month
- Form Creation API$80 a month
- On-Cloud QMS$80 a month
- Form Creation API 3 Months$220, paid once
- Form Creation API 6 Months$400, paid once
- Form Creation API 12 Months$750 a year
- Startup Plan$750, paid once
- Enterprise SupportPriced on request
In their own words
FlinkISO
FlinkISO is open-source quality management software for handling documents, forms, workflows and QMS records. It supports ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 13485, with other standards configurable. Document tools include search, retrieval, version control, access restrictions and approval workflows. Users can make HTML forms with drag-and-drop fields, validations, layouts and business rules without coding. Modules cover audits, change control, management reviews, complaints, nonconformities, corrective actions, training, equipment records and calibration. FlinkISO integrates with ONLYOFFICE for document editing and approval, and can connect to cloud OpenAI-compatible providers or self-hosted Ollama for chat and form-building workflows. Install it on Linux or Windows servers, or use the hosted edition. The Free On-Premise plan is free, with no expiry and all QMS modules. On-Cloud QMS and Form Creation API each cost $80 a month; hosted file uploads are limited to 25 MB each. The Startup Plan is $750 as a one-time purchase for a three-month plan.
OpenWorkpaper
OpenWorkpaper is an open-source web application for documenting audits from planning through fieldwork and reporting. Its task dashboard lists active audits, assigned procedures, and pending reviews. A centralized request area handles client information requests and master PBC spreadsheet uploads and downloads. Procedures can record purpose, source, scope, methodology, results, conclusions, and reviewer comments, with PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint attachments. Audit programs export to Word, and automatic numbering organizes groups, procedures, and attachments hierarchically. Collaboration includes assignments, team management, discussions, and preparer and reviewer sign-offs. Role-based access combines system roles with audit-specific teams. OpenID Connect works with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Keycloak. The project documents HTTPS through Nginx and SSL/TLS certificates and records sensitive actions in audit logs. It supports local, private-network, and cloud deployment with a portable SQLite database. The free open-source plan is free.