--- description: Review of bitfarm-Archiv DMS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: bitfarm-Archiv DMS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/722/document-management/software) > [bitfarm-Archiv DMS](/software/272363/bitfarm-archiv-dms) # bitfarm-Archiv DMS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/272363/bitfarm-archiv-dms > The bitfarm-Archiv DMS is a reliable client-server software that supports businesses in digital archiving, electronic document management (DMS), enterprise content management (ECM), workflow and process management, as well as contract and knowledge management. The software is the only free DMS with integrated text recognition, and its open architecture allows it to be integrated into existing IT landscapes regardless of the industry. There are two versions of the software. The GPL edition is designed for individuals or small businesses and is completely free. For demanding enterprise use, an enterprise edition with advanced functionality is available. This is also an open-source product that can be personalized and integrated into the system landscape for optimal performance. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: bitfarm Informationssysteme - **Location**: Siegen, Germany - **Founded**: 1998 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: free Open-Source software; service and support fees - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, German - **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey and 33 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activities - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Approval Process Control - Archiving & Retention - Automated Scheduling - Collaboration - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Compliance Tracking - Configurable Workflow - Content Management - Data Import/Export - Document Automation - Document Capture - Document Check-in/Check-out - Document Classification ## Integrations (2 total) - DATEV Audit - SAP Business One ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/722/document-management/software) - [Enterprise Content Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3485/enterprise-content-management-system/software) - [Document Version Control Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4278/document-version-control/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Auch die automatische Texterkennung (OCR) arbeitet sehr gut und erleichtert das schnelle Wiederfinden von abgelegten Dokumenten enorm. > > **Cons**: Die Benutzeroberfläche ist zwar sehr zweckmäßig und übersichtlich, wirkt optisch jedoch ein wenig klassisch und nicht ganz so modern. Zudem ist die initiale Einarbeitung in die administrativen Funktionen etwas zeitaufwendig, was aber schlichtweg dem großen Funktionsumfang und den vielen Einstellungsmöglichkeiten geschuldet ist. Sobald das System jedoch einmal für die eigenen Bedürfnisse eingerichtet ist, fallen diese Punkte im Alltag nicht mehr ins Gewicht. Geholfen haben hierbei auch die Video-Tutorials. > > Insgesamt ist meine Erfahrung sehr positiv. Der Übergang zu einer weitestgehend papierlosen und strukturierten Ablage hat mit bitfarm-Archiv hervorragend funktioniert. Wenn man sich am Anfang die nötige Zeit für die saubere Konfiguration nimmt, erhält man ein System, das absolut reibungslos läuft. Es spart mir im Arbeitsalltag spürbar Zeit bei der Dokumentenablage und der anschließenden Recherche. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/272363/bitfarm-archiv-dms) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data