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# Compare iManage Work vs M-Files

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> Detailed comparison between iManage Work and M-Files. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | iManage Work | M-Files |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 25 | 274 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### iManage Work

iManage serves Fortune 1000 companies and a variety of industries including financial services, accounting, healthcare and more. We best serve companies with 50+ users.

### M-Files

M-Files serves a variety of industries and business document management needs for mid-market to Enterprise global B2B companies.

## Key features

### iManage Work

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Tracking
- Content Management
- Data Import/Export
- Data Security
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Generation
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- File Sharing
- For Legal Professionals
- Full Text Search
- Optical Character Recognition
- Search/Filter
- Version Control

### M-Files

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Tracking
- Content Management
- Data Import/Export
- Data Security
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Generation
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- File Sharing
- For Legal Professionals
- Full Text Search
- Optical Character Recognition
- Search/Filter
- Version Control

## Links

- [View iManage Work Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/728/imanage-worksite)
- [View M-Files Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/122215/m-files)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/728/122215/imanage-worksite/vs/m-files)

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