Foxit DMS vs Hyland OnBase

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.

Hyland OnBase is an operational content management product for capturing and governing enterprise documents, automating content-centered workflows, and feeding data to business systems. Automated capture classifies and verifies business data from multiple sources. Configurable workflows, forms, and rules route documents and manage exceptions, while case management can cover documents, emails, tasks, approvals, compliance, and verifications. OnBase also supports secure document retention and destruction through the records lifecycle. Listed controls include OCR, version history, granular access control, audit logs, rule-based classification, legal holds, and disposition workflows. Reporting includes interactive dashboards and audit trails. Hyland says its solutions connect with more than 500 unique applications. Deployment options include on-premises and hosted configurations, and OnBase Mobile is accessed through the Hyland Mobile app for iOS and Android. Pricing is on request; the Base subscription is listed for 100 named users, without a price. A free plan is also listed. Hyland is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and was founded in 1991.