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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (59.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $16.00 Per Month
$53.00 1 Users Per Year
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Star Rating
(295)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $16.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansLaserfiche
Star Rating
(1,164)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$53.00 1 Users Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Laserfiche excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to FineReader PDF. Users appreciate its ability to automate document management tasks, such as approvals and electronic signatures, which enhances efficiency in daily operations.
- Users say that FineReader PDF shines in its OCR capabilities, with many praising its accuracy in converting scanned documents into editable text. Reviewers highlight the tool's effectiveness in detecting font types and text, making it a reliable choice for those who frequently work with scanned contracts and invoices.
- According to verified reviews, Laserfiche is recognized for its robust document storage and sharing features. Users mention that it centralizes access to documents, making collaboration seamless and efficient, which is particularly beneficial for mid-market organizations.
- Reviewers mention that FineReader PDF offers a user-friendly experience, especially in terms of setup and administration. Many users appreciate the straightforward installation process, which allows them to quickly start converting documents without extensive training.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Laserfiche has a higher overall satisfaction score, it faces some challenges in ease of setup compared to FineReader PDF. Users have noted that the initial configuration can be complex, which may require additional time and support.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Laserfiche's advanced document management capabilities often outweigh FineReader PDF's strengths in OCR. Users find that Laserfiche's comprehensive features for document handling and automation provide a more holistic solution for businesses looking to streamline their workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
FineReader for Windows Standard
Starting at $16.00
Per Month
Monthly Plan
- Edit, protect and collaborate on PDFs
- Create and convert PDFs
- Digitize paper documents and scans with OCR
Laserfiche
Laserfiche Cloud Starter
$53.00
1 Users Per Year
Support paperless goals with a proven document management system. Starts at 1 user.
- Import, store & organize files, bulk import emails and files, full-text search, customizable metadata, Microsoft 365 integration
- Collaborate across content, simultaneous document editing, document versioning, external file sharing, annotations
- Manage access to information, fine-grained access controls, redactions, offline mobile access
Free Trial
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Free Trial is available
Laserfiche
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
220
9.1
988
Ease of Use
8.9
224
8.8
1,015
Ease of Setup
9.3
73
8.2
735
Ease of Admin
9.1
52
8.5
710
Quality of Support
8.5
149
9.0
945
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
84
9.2
709
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
206
9.5
991
Features by Category
File Management
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.2
29
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.7
30
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.5
29
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.4
29
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.4
44
Format
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Edit
9.1
57
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Operating System
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
9.0
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
9.1
86
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
9.2
80
Not enough data
9.1
73
Not enough data
9.0
71
Not enough data
Operating System
9.5
69
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Edit
9.2
87
8.9
425
8.9
85
8.9
410
9.0
83
8.7
379
8.8
82
8.9
398
Logistics
Feature Not Available
9.1
439
8.8
72
8.9
406
Feature Not Available
8.7
374
Feature Not Available
9.3
448
Feature Not Available
9.0
447
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
9.1
111
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
7.8
84
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
8.0
77
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
7.9
74
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.0
74
Not enough data
8.2
73
Risk
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.6
88
Recovery
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
8.5
104
Audit
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
7.8
70
Not enough data
8.0
79
Fraud
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.4
92
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
8.9
186
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
195
|
Verified
Forms
Not enough data
8.8
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
166
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
9.2
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
183
Not enough data
8.8
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
131
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.7
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Collaboration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Operating System
9.6
54
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
9.6
8
Not enough data
Operating System
9.5
90
9.1
246
8.0
49
7.3
148
7.2
37
7.3
133
Document Processing
9.1
95
8.9
242
Feature Not Available
8.7
228
8.0
52
8.0
186
8.7
78
8.5
192
8.7
81
8.4
212
Platform Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
8.5
214
9.1
84
8.6
218
9.0
73
8.6
208
Agentic AI - OCR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
9.1
221
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.0
219
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
192
Not enough data
7.8
165
Not enough data
9.0
215
Not enough data
7.7
142
Not enough data
8.3
180
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
126
Not enough data
8.0
123
Process Management
Not enough data
8.9
416
Not enough data
8.7
404
Not enough data
8.9
404
Not enough data
8.5
319
Not enough data
8.2
286
Not enough data
8.5
295
Not enough data
9.1
354
Customization
Not enough data
9.0
445
Not enough data
9.1
450
Not enough data
9.1
448
Not enough data
8.5
386
Not enough data
8.6
386
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
419
Not enough data
8.6
395
Not enough data
9.0
424
Not enough data
9.0
431
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Development
Not enough data
9.1
352
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
9.1
288
Not enough data
9.4
299
Not enough data
8.9
285
Not enough data
8.9
266
Not enough data
8.7
254
Not enough data
8.8
259
Not enough data
9.2
267
Not enough data
8.5
237
Not enough data
8.8
241
Not enough data
8.9
291
Not enough data
9.0
268
Not enough data
8.0
200
Workflow
Not enough data
9.3
280
Not enough data
9.0
270
Not enough data
9.0
266
Not enough data
9.2
264
Not enough data
8.7
215
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
178
Not enough data
8.9
279
Not enough data
8.6
257
Not enough data
8.9
230
Not enough data
8.4
197
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac and Laserfiche are categorized as OCR and Document Scanning
Unique Categories
Laserfiche is categorized as Document Management, Digital Process Automation (DPA), AP Automation, Online Form Builder, Cloud Content Collaboration, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and Business Process Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Laserfiche
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Translation and Localization
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Higher Education
6.8%
Legal Services
4.4%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
66.0%
Government Administration
37.9%
Education Management
7.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.2%
Higher Education
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
40.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What does abbyy FineReader do?
4 Comments
SP
It digitizes nearly any printed text you can scan with high accuracy in many languages, including multiple languages and can be taught to correctly identify...Read more
How can I drag a page between pdf documents?
2 Comments
PK
I regret to say, but the drag and drop option is not supported at the moment in ABBYY FineReader 15.
To be able to add the pages from another file, the...Read more
I can't resolve the internal error that sometimes appears during use.
2 Comments
Official Response from FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
We are sorry to hear you faced an issue while using FineReader PDF.
To help investigate the problem, please feel free to contact the ABBYY support team...Read more
What is the best way to explain Laserfische to a non-user?
3 Comments
GM
Laserfiche started in the 1980's as a means of digitizing paper (hence LaserFICHE as in old school fiche readers) so rooms full of poorly organized paper...Read more
Would it be possible to get a trial version of laserfiche RIO etc (e.g. billed weekly/monthly through dedicated server provider Laserfiche would partner with)? Would be great and safer than an offline I guess?
3 Comments
JS
I don't believe so however, ask a Laserfiche Employee for the Empower Virtual Machine. This is a free virtual environment that mimics the Full version of...Read more
How many individuals in your workplace utilize Laserfiche Forms and Workflow?
2 Comments
HI
20 employees minimum.Read more
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