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> FileHold Enterprise: Powerful Document Management for Large Organizations\!&#10;&#10;FileHold Enterprise is a comprehensive document management solution designed to help large organizations transition to a fully paperless environment. Whether deployed on-premise or hosted securely in a private or public cloud, FileHold delivers the flexibility and control enterprises need.&#10;&#10;Robust Features for Enterprise Efficiency and Compliance:&#10;&#10;•&#9;Advanced Security \&amp; Compliance:&#10;Multi-level user permissions, audit trails, and electronic signatures ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.&#10;&#10;•&#9;Document Automation \&amp; Search:&#10;Streamline operations with full-text search, forms processing, scanning, and OCR capabilities for fast, accurate information retrieval.&#10;&#10;•&#9;Smart Alerts \&amp; Records Management:&#10;Automatically generate alerts and reminders for contract renewals, overdue tasks, and records scheduled for archiving or deletion.&#10;&#10;•&#9;Workflow Automation:&#10;Move documents through customizable review and approval workflows. Workflows can be initiated manually or triggered automatically upon document upload. Built-in reporting tools provide complete visibility into the process.&#10;&#10;•&#9;External Collaboration with FileHold Courier:&#10;Easily share and approve documents with external stakeholders—no FileHold account required—via secure email links.&#10;&#10;•&#9;Seamless Integration \&amp; Mobility:&#10;Integrated with Microsoft Office, with optional support for SharePoint and Active Directory. Mobile-ready access ensures productivity from any device.&#10;&#10;•&#9;API \&amp; System Requirements:&#10;A free API enables connection to third-party applications. FileHold runs on Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server.&#10;&#10;FileHold Enterprise empowers organizations to securely manage millions of documents, automate workflows, and enhance collaboration—anytime, anywhere.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 56 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 56 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: FileHold
- **Location**: British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 2005

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$50.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: The FileHold mission is to make Enterprise grade document management software affordable. Pricing is based on the intensity of use and the average cost per user lowers as the system grows.  For large organizations a fully audited user license can be added for as little as $60.00 one time fee.&#10;&#10;Document management software priced for, organizations who want to go paperless. Ships with web access, Microsoft Office integration, document workflow, document scanning software, mobile device support.
- **Target Audience**: 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), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Active Directory Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Process Control
- Archiving & Retention
- Assessment Management
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Audio File Management
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Authentication
- Autofill
- Automated Scheduling
- Automatic Backup
- Autosave
- Bulk Uploading

## Integrations (4 total)

- Microsoft Teams
- Office 365 Document Management
- SAP Customer Experience
- Sage CRM

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/722/document-management/software)

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## Reviews

### "Easy file management" — 5.0/5

> **kely** | *23 June 2018*
> 
> **Pros**: I like to be able to add different Excel files, admitting the load of these quickly, has different tools for its usefulness. Good for document organization.
> 
> **Cons**: At the time I had to pay some attention to the demo video to be able to understand in depth.......
> 
> Manage my files in a simple and organized way

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### "Affordable, easy to use document management" — 5.0/5

> **James** | *18 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Affordable, ease of use, outstanding customer support, flexibility in the types of documents, and powerful searches.
> 
> **Cons**: Portability of the desktop application. It takes some technical know-how and a bit of time to move the desktop application to a new computer.
> 
> Implementation, training, and ongoing support have been great. The web interface is useful when you need to find something on the go, and there are several ways to streamline workflows.

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### "First time user" — 5.0/5

> **Tracie** | *17 June 2022* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Good customer support. Wide range of features.
> 
> **Cons**: All the software I have used in the past wasn't as pricey as Filehold

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### "Has great potential if transparent from the start on all aspects of the system and user expecations." — 4.0/5

> **Bonnie** | *23 June 2025* | Semiconductors | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Simplicity of the system it's familiar and relatable to users. Set up like Microsoft structure. Worth exploring.
> 
> **Cons**: Individual Licensing costly beware ask question.  Not a one system purchase dependent on individual user licensing which can get costly with no. of employees using.
> 
> Support was consistent, however communication of promises made by the main contact and the software engineers was not clearly set and confusion caused some problems.

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### "Doc it. Lock it. - FileHold" — 5.0/5

> **Eric** | *13 June 2025* | Aviation & Aerospace | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I liked most about FileHold was its excellent support, affordable cost, user-friendly interface, and the ease with which our team was able to learn and adopt it.
> 
> **Cons**: Setup and configuration is a little more involved than some applications and almost always requires a support staff to assists in install and configuration.
> 
> My overall experience with FileHold has been very positive—it’s a reliable, easy-to-use solution that met our needs and delivered great value with strong support throughout.

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